AMD today launched the AMD FirePro V4900, an entry-level graphics card designd for Digital Content Creation (DCC) and Computer Aided Design (CAD) professionals.
The AMD FirePro V4900 leverages AMD's Eyefinity2 technology to improve application performance and efficiency. AMD claims that the AMD FirePro V4900 more than doubles the performance of competitive offerings in many CAD and DCC application tests.
The GPU's 1GB of 128-bit GDDR5 RAM drives memory bandwidth of 64 GB/s5, allowing rapid data access, while Microsoft DirectX 11, OpenGL 4.2 and OpenCL support empowers users to render and manipulate models using a broad range of tools and applications. AMD Eyefinity and DisplayPort 1.2 technology also enable six-screen multi-display set ups.
The AMD FirePro V4900 has also received certification for a variety of applications including Abaqus/CAE 6.11, ANSYS 13.0, Autodesk 2012 3D design software solutions, Bentley System's Microstation V8i, BETA CAE Systems' ANSA and mETA, CEI's EnSight, and EnSight CFD. Additionally, the AMD FirePro V4900 received certification from COMSOL Multiphysics, Esri ArcGIS 9.3.1, and 10, Missler Software TopSolid 2012 CAD/CAM solutions, MSC Software, Patran and SimXpert 2011, Robert McNeel and Associates' Rhinoceros, SolidWorks Corp.'s SolidWorks 2011 and 2012 3D CAD software, SpaceClaim, Vision Numeric 3DESIGN and several solutions from Siemens PLM Software.
The AMD FirePro V4900 will be available in select Dell and Fujitsu systems and HP workstations.
As of November 1, 2011 it will be sold for $189 USD MSRP at select online resellers.
Specifications
GPU
Stream Processors: 480
Memory Interface: 128-bit
Memory
Size/Type: 1GB GDDR5
Bandwidth (GB/s): 64.0
Display Outputs
DisplayPort: 2 Standard
Dual-link DVI: 1
Max Resolution: 2560x1600 @ 60Hz
API/Feature/OS Support
DirectX: 11.0
OpenGL: Yes
Shader Model: 5.0
AMD Eyefinity Technology Support: Yes
Stream Computing: Yes (OpenCL)
OS Support: Microsoft Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Linux (32-bit or 64-bit)4
Thermal/Power/Form Factor
Max Power: <75 W
Slots: 1
Form Factor: Full Height / Half Length
Bus Interface: PCI Express 2.1 x16
Retail Package Contents
AMD FirePro V4900 graphics card
Quick Start Reference Guide
One DisplayPort to DVI (single link passive) adapter
Warranty and Support
Three year limited product repair / replacement warranty
Direct toll free phone and email access to dedicated workstation technical support team
Advanced parts replacement option