AMD unveils first DX11 capable mobile GPUs
AMD today introduced its line up of next-generation DirectX 11-capable ATI Mobility Radeon graphics processors. Included in the range is the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5870, which breaks the teraFLOPS barrier to become the world’s fastest mobile graphics processor.
The entire family of DirectX 11-capable ATI Mobility Radeon graphics consists of the HD 5800, HD 5700, HD 5600 and HD 5400 series of chipsets. This range of notebook graphics processors all feature the ATI Eyefinity multi-display technology.
Notebooks equipped with the new graphics chipsets are currently being previewed at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
“Six months ago AMD claimed the title of undisputed technology leader in desktop graphics, and now we also offer powerful mobile graphics processors for notebooks to go with our market leadership in that segment,” said Rick Bergman, senior vice president and general manager, Products Group, AMD.
“AMD innovations now give notebook users full DirectX 11 support, eye-opening ATI Eyefinity technology, superb HD multimedia capabilities, and ATI Stream technology designed to help optimize Windows 7 notebook performance,” continued Bergman.
The next-generation family of DirectX 11-capable ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5000 series graphics represents a powerful upgrade for OEMs to existing and upcoming 2009 AMD mainstream and 2nd generation ultrathin notebook platforms. Next generation “Danube” mainstream and “Nile” ultrathin notebook platforms are scheduled to launch in the first half of 2010.
Notebooks with DirectX 11-capable ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5000 series graphics are scheduled to be available in the first half of 2010.
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