AMD launched at CES the AMD Radeon HD 8000M Series of
mobile graphics processing units (GPUs) set to deliver
discrete graphics performance to a variety of notebook
designs, including the incredibly portable ultrathin form
factor.
The AMD Radeon HD 8000M Series are the first notebook GPUs
to be offered with the AMD Graphics Core Next (GCN)
Architecture, which helps stretching battery life through
AMD Enduro Technology. Designs are currently shipping with
ASUS and Samsung, with Lenovo.
Additionally, AMD announced the availability of AMD Radeon
HD 8000 Series desktop graphics, available only through
AMD's OEMs. The AMD Radeon HD 8000 Series features GCN
Architecture with support for DirectX 11.1 for optimal
acceleration of Windows 8 platforms, AMD App Acceleration
to enhance GPU performance, and features intelligent power
management technology such as AMD PowerTune with boost.
The AMD Radeon HD 8800M, HD 8700M, HD 8600M and HD 8500M
GPUs are graphics powerhouses. The AMD Radeon HD 8000M
Series features AMD Enduro Technology, a power-saving
solution that scales GPU usage and power based on graphics
demand. AMD is offering a redesigned user interface with
full user profile control that detects the power source
and GPU, allowing applications to scale seamlessly.
Additionally, the new user interface has default settings
ideal for a majority of users, with expert mode control
options for enthusiasts and power users.
AMD Radeon 8800M Series GPU Specifications |
Model |
AMD Radeon HD 8870M |
AMD Radeon HD 8850M |
AMD Radeon HD 8830M |
Stream Processors |
640 |
640 |
640 |
Texture Units |
40 |
40 |
40 |
ROPs |
16 |
16 |
16 |
Core Clock |
725MHz |
575-725MHz |
575MHz |
Boost Clock |
775MHz |
625-775MHz |
625MHz |
Memory Clock |
4.5Hz GDDR5 / 2GHz DDR3 |
4.5Hz GDDR5 / 2GHz DDR3 |
2GHz DDR3 |
Memory Bus Width |
128-bit |
128-bit |
128-bit |
VRAM |
2GB |
2GB |
2GB |
FP64 |
1/16 |
1/16 |
1/16 |
Transistor Count |
1.5B |
1.5B |
1.5B |
GPU |
Heathrow |
Heathrow |
Heathrow |
Manufacturing Process |
TSMC 28nm |
TSMC 28nm |
TSMC 28nm |
Architecture |
GCN |
GCN |
GCN |
AMD Radeon 8700M Series GPU Specifications |
Model |
AMD Radeon HD 8790M |
AMD Radeon HD 8770M |
AMD Radeon HD 8750M |
AMD Radeon HD 8730M |
Stream Processors |
384 |
384 |
384 |
384 |
Texture Units |
24 |
24 |
24 |
24 |
ROPs |
8 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
Core Clock |
850MHz |
775MHz |
620-775MHz |
650MHz |
Boost Clock |
900Mhz |
825MHz |
670-825MHz |
700MHz |
Memory Clock |
4.5GHz GDDR5 |
4.5Hz GDDR5 |
4GHz GDDR5 / 2GHz DDR3 |
2GHz DDR3 |
Memory Bus Width |
128-bit |
128-bit |
128-bit |
128-bit |
VRAM |
2GB |
2GB |
2GB |
2GB |
FP64 |
1/16 |
1/16 |
1/16 |
1/16 |
GPU |
Mars |
Mars |
Mars |
Mars |
Manufacturing Process |
TSMC 28nm |
TSMC 28nm |
TSMC 28nm |
TSMC 28nm |
Architecture |
GCN |
GCN |
GCN |
GCN |
AMD Radeon 8600M/8500M Series GPU Specifications |
Model |
AMD Radeon HD 8690M |
AMD Radeon HD 8670M |
AMD Radeon HD 8590M |
AMD Radeon HD 8570M |
Stream Processors |
384 |
384 |
384 |
384 |
Texture Units |
24 |
24 |
24 |
24 |
ROPs |
8 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
Core Clock |
775MHz |
775MHz |
620MHz |
650MHz |
Boost Clock |
825MHz |
825MHz |
700MHz |
700MHz |
Memory Clock |
4.5GHz GDDR5 |
2GHz GDDR3 |
4.5GHz GDDR5 |
2GHz DDR3 |
Memory Bus Width |
64-bit |
64-bit |
64-bit |
64-bit |
VRAM |
1GB |
1GB |
1GB |
1GB |
FP64 |
1/16 |
1/16 |
1/16 |
1/16 |
GPU |
Mars |
Mars |
Mars |
Mars |
Manufacturing Process |
TSMC 28nm |
TSMC 28nm |
TSMC 28nm |
TSMC 28nm |
Architecture |
GCN |
GCN |
GCN |
GCN |
Features of the AMD Radeon HD 8000M Series of GPUs:
- AMD App Acceleration drives GPU-accelerated features in
Windows 8 improving graphics performance and application
speed, while advanced GPU compute capabilities enable
users to run multiple applications smoothly, enjoy clear
video playback, and revel in fast game play.
- The AMD Catalyst Technology is designed to allow users
to control every aspect of their GPU and ensure hardware
stability, as well as enabling them to unlock new features
and improvements with each driver release.
- AMD HD3D Technology enables 3D display capabilities for
many PC applications allowing users to view, create, share
and download in full stereoscopic 3D5.
At CES, AMD is showcasing notebooks from ASUS, Dell,
Lenovo and Samsung featuring AMD Radeon HD 8000M Series
graphics.
The AMD Radeon HD 8000 Series desktop graphics cards are
driven by GCN Architectureand come equipped with AMD App
Acceleration to provide a rich Windows 8 experience and
enhanced performance when using everyday applications like
web browsers and productivity suites. The cards support
DirectX 11.1 as well as PCI Express 3. The AMD Radeon HD
8000 Series graphics cards also utilize AMD ZeroCore Power
technology which improves power savings when computers
enter an idle state. Select AMD Radeon HD 8000 Series
graphics will be available in desktop systems from major
OEMs, starting late January 2013.
AMD Desktop Radeon 8000 OEM Series GPU Specifications |
Model |
AMD Radeon HD 8970 OEM |
AMD Radeon HD 8950 OEM |
AMD Radeon HD 8870 OEM |
AMD Radeon HD 8760 OEM |
AMD Radeon HD 8740 OEM |
|
Rebadged 7970 Ghz Edition |
Rebadged 7950 W/Boost |
Rebadged 7870 |
Rebadged 7770 |
Rebadged 7750-900 |
Stream Processors |
2048 |
1792 |
1280 |
640 |
512 |
Texture Units |
128 |
112 |
80 |
40 |
32 |
ROPs |
32 |
32 |
32 |
16 |
16 |
Core Clock |
1000MHz |
850MHz |
1000MHz |
1000MHz |
900MHz |
Boost Clock |
1050MHz |
925MHz |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Memory Clock |
6GHz GDDR5 |
5GHz GDDR5 |
4.8GHz GDDR5 |
4.5GHz GDDR5 |
4.5GHz GDDR5 |
Memory Bus Width |
384-bit |
384-bit |
256-bit |
128-bit |
128-bit |
VRAM |
3GB |
3GB |
2GB |
1GB |
1GB |
FP64 |
1/4 |
1/4 |
1/16 |
1/16 |
1/16 |
Transistorsnt |
4.31B |
4.31B |
2.8B |
1.5B |
1.5B |
Board Power |
<250W |
<200W |
<175W |
<110W |
<75W |
GPU |
Tahiti |
Tahiti |
Pitcairn |
Cape Verde |
Cape Verde |
Manufacturing Process |
TSMC 28nm |
TSMC 28nm |
TSMC 28nm |
TSMC 28nm |
TSMC 28nm |
Architecture |
GCN |
GCN |
GCN |
GCN |
GCN |
AMD Desktop Radeon 8000 OEM Series GPU Specifications |
Model |
AMD Radeon HD 8670 OEM |
AMD Radeon HD 8570 OEM |
AMD Radeon HD 8400 OEM |
AMD Radeon HD 8350 OEM |
Was |
New |
New |
Rebadged 6450 |
Rebadged 5450 |
Stream Processors |
384 |
384 |
160 |
80 |
Texture Units |
24 |
24 |
8 |
8 |
ROPs |
8 |
8 |
4 |
4 |
Core Clock |
1000MHz |
730MHz |
625-875MHz |
650MHz |
Boost Clock |
? |
? |
N/A |
N/A |
Memory Clock |
4.6GHz GDDR5 |
4.6GHz GDDR5 / 1.8GHz DDR3 |
3.6GHz GDDR5 / 1.8GHz DDR3 |
<=1.8GHz DDR3 |
Memory Bus Width |
128-bit |
128-bit |
64-bit |
64-bit |
VRAM |
2GB |
2GB |
512MB/1GB |
512MB/1GB |
FP64 |
1/16 |
1/16 |
N/A |
N/A |
Transistors |
Unknown |
Unknown |
370M |
292M |
Board Power |
<75W |
<50W |
<35W |
<25W |
GPU |
Oland |
Oland |
Caicos |
Cedar |
Manufacturing Process |
TSMC 28nm |
TSMC 28nm |
TSMC 40nm |
TSMC 40nm |
Architecture |
GCN |
GCN |
VLIW5 |
VLIW5 |