Hi everyone!
My apartment has been finalized, my stuff has all been listed, sorted and all that remains now is the keys and the move. From the look of things, I will be moving on/after the 28th. This apartment should be empty by the 30th.
Today I wanted to talk about AMDs newest video cards, The Radeon HD 7xxx series. The name for AMDs newest architecture is Graphics Core Next (GCN.) It is a 28nm GPU architecture which enabled AMD to fit a whopping 4.3 billion transistors, in effect increasing the density by greater than 60%. This is also AMDs first ever design for general computing, it can be used to handle workloads which until now were exclusively the domain of the CPU. The new architecture has also improved DirectX 11 tessellation from previous Radeons. AMDs Power Tune also helps improve performance by performing real-time analysis and increasing the GPU's clockspeed for applications that require more power. The GCN architecture also has three key technologies which help it deliver greater image quality and textural accuracy.
Partially Resident Textures (PRT)
PRT can utilize enormous texture files with minimal performance impact by streaming small bits of the textures into the GPU as needed giving compatible games with an almost endless supply of unique texture data. This will enable new games to utilize ultra-high resolution textures with the same performance as today's smaller textures.
Improved Anisotropic Filtering (AF)
AF is a technique available on every modern GPU with assists the GPU to make sure that every texture remains razor sharp. The GCN Architecture is optimized to produce superior results when AF is enabled.
Improved DirectX 11 Tessellation
The GCN Architecture has been optimized to deliver up to 4x the performance of the Radeon HD 6000 Serues.
In addition, it also features AMD ZeroCore Power Technology which ensures that power efficiency by powering down the GPU when your monitor is off.
So which cards should you consider to take advantage of AMDs newest offerings? Below is a list of all the cards I think are great buys.
AMD Radeon HD 7750
ASUS HD7750-1GD5-V2
Core Clock : 820 MHz
Stream Processors : 512
Memory : 1GB 128-bit GDDR5
Dimensions : 7.8in x 5in x 1.7in
Great for a budget build, the GCN Architecture will ensure you still get great results gaming and during everyday use. Designed with general home computing in mind, it does not an external power connection. Selling for US$109.99.
XFX Double D
Core Clock : 900 MHz
Stream Processors : 512
Memory : 1GB 128-bit GDDR5
Dimensions : 8.8in x 4.4in x 1.5in
For those who want a little more power while still staying in budget, The XFX Double D is the way to go. This one will require a 6-pin PCI-E power connector. Selling for US$ 124.99.
AMD Radeon HD 7770 Ghz Edition
ASUS HD7770-DC-1GD5-V2
Core Clock : 1020 MHz
Stream Processors : 640
Memory : 1GB 128-bit GDDR5
Dimensions : 9.3in x 5.5in x 1.7in
A step up from the 7750, This card has CrossFireX Support so you can you more than 1 GPUs to increase performance. Selling for US$ 139.99. ASUS also has a 2GB version of the 7770. Check it out here.
MSi R7770-2PMD1GD5/OC
Core Clock : 1020 MHz
Stream Processors : 640
Memory : 1GB 128-bit GDDR5
Dimensions : 9.25in x 4.37in x 1.5in
Price : US$ 124.99
AMD Radeon HD 7850
ASUS HD7850-DC2-2GD5
Core Clock : 870 MHz
Stream Processors : 1024
Memory : 2GB 256-bit GDDR5
Dimensions : 10.2in x 4.5in x 1.7in
Part of AMDs Mid-Range Series, The ASUS version features amazing stability and good heat dissipation. CrossFireX enabled and selling for US$ 259.99.
AMD Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition
GIGABYTE GV-R787OC-2GD
Core Clock : 1100MHz
Stream Processors : 1280
Memory : 2GB 256-bit GDDR5
Dimensions : 11.02in x 5.27in x 1.6in
A great offering from Gigabyte, this card will run most of your games in high setting with ease. A good card for you money. Selling for US$ 329.99.
AMD Radeon HD 7950
SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 7950
Core Clock : 810 MHz
Stream Processors : 1792
Memory : 3GB 384-bit GDDR5
Dimensions : 10.4in x 3.93in
One of the best 7950s money can buy, the Sapphire version also takes up less space inside your computer case. Capable of playing your games at ultra-high settings, this card is definitely worth the consideration. Selling for US$ 389.99.
Other good cards to consider
XFX FX-795A-TNBC US$ 389.99
ASUS HD7950-DC2-3GD5 US$ 409.99
AMD Radeon HD 7970
MSi R7970 Lightning
Core Clock : 1070 MHz
Stream Processors : 2048
Memory : 3GB 384-bit GDDR5
Dimension : 12in x 5.33in x 1.57in
You get the bone crushing power of the 7970, the awesome performance of MSi, what more do you want? Selling for US$ 544.99.
Other good cards to consider
SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 7970 OC US$ 479.99
XFX Double D FX-797A-TDBC US$ 479.99
ASUS HD7970-DC2-3GD5 US$ 479.99
I feel that in the near future, AMD will come out the 7990 to compete against the GTX 690. I will talk about it when that comes.
That's it for now folks, thank you for reading. Kiyoshi Out!
Psst... Hey... Spread the word! +1, Subscribe,Tweet ^_^ Thank you for reading.
My apartment has been finalized, my stuff has all been listed, sorted and all that remains now is the keys and the move. From the look of things, I will be moving on/after the 28th. This apartment should be empty by the 30th.
Today I wanted to talk about AMDs newest video cards, The Radeon HD 7xxx series. The name for AMDs newest architecture is Graphics Core Next (GCN.) It is a 28nm GPU architecture which enabled AMD to fit a whopping 4.3 billion transistors, in effect increasing the density by greater than 60%. This is also AMDs first ever design for general computing, it can be used to handle workloads which until now were exclusively the domain of the CPU. The new architecture has also improved DirectX 11 tessellation from previous Radeons. AMDs Power Tune also helps improve performance by performing real-time analysis and increasing the GPU's clockspeed for applications that require more power. The GCN architecture also has three key technologies which help it deliver greater image quality and textural accuracy.
Partially Resident Textures (PRT)
PRT can utilize enormous texture files with minimal performance impact by streaming small bits of the textures into the GPU as needed giving compatible games with an almost endless supply of unique texture data. This will enable new games to utilize ultra-high resolution textures with the same performance as today's smaller textures.
Improved Anisotropic Filtering (AF)
AF is a technique available on every modern GPU with assists the GPU to make sure that every texture remains razor sharp. The GCN Architecture is optimized to produce superior results when AF is enabled.
Improved DirectX 11 Tessellation
The GCN Architecture has been optimized to deliver up to 4x the performance of the Radeon HD 6000 Serues.
In addition, it also features AMD ZeroCore Power Technology which ensures that power efficiency by powering down the GPU when your monitor is off.
So which cards should you consider to take advantage of AMDs newest offerings? Below is a list of all the cards I think are great buys.
AMD Radeon HD 7750
ASUS HD7750-1GD5-V2
Core Clock : 820 MHz
Stream Processors : 512
Memory : 1GB 128-bit GDDR5
Dimensions : 7.8in x 5in x 1.7in
Great for a budget build, the GCN Architecture will ensure you still get great results gaming and during everyday use. Designed with general home computing in mind, it does not an external power connection. Selling for US$109.99.
XFX Double D
Core Clock : 900 MHz
Stream Processors : 512
Memory : 1GB 128-bit GDDR5
Dimensions : 8.8in x 4.4in x 1.5in
For those who want a little more power while still staying in budget, The XFX Double D is the way to go. This one will require a 6-pin PCI-E power connector. Selling for US$ 124.99.
AMD Radeon HD 7770 Ghz Edition
ASUS HD7770-DC-1GD5-V2
Core Clock : 1020 MHz
Stream Processors : 640
Memory : 1GB 128-bit GDDR5
Dimensions : 9.3in x 5.5in x 1.7in
A step up from the 7750, This card has CrossFireX Support so you can you more than 1 GPUs to increase performance. Selling for US$ 139.99. ASUS also has a 2GB version of the 7770. Check it out here.
MSi R7770-2PMD1GD5/OC
Stream Processors : 640
Memory : 1GB 128-bit GDDR5
Dimensions : 9.25in x 4.37in x 1.5in
Price : US$ 124.99
AMD Radeon HD 7850
ASUS HD7850-DC2-2GD5
Core Clock : 870 MHz
Stream Processors : 1024
Memory : 2GB 256-bit GDDR5
Dimensions : 10.2in x 4.5in x 1.7in
Part of AMDs Mid-Range Series, The ASUS version features amazing stability and good heat dissipation. CrossFireX enabled and selling for US$ 259.99.
AMD Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition
GIGABYTE GV-R787OC-2GD
Core Clock : 1100MHz
Stream Processors : 1280
Memory : 2GB 256-bit GDDR5
Dimensions : 11.02in x 5.27in x 1.6in
A great offering from Gigabyte, this card will run most of your games in high setting with ease. A good card for you money. Selling for US$ 329.99.
AMD Radeon HD 7950
SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 7950
Core Clock : 810 MHz
Stream Processors : 1792
Memory : 3GB 384-bit GDDR5
Dimensions : 10.4in x 3.93in
One of the best 7950s money can buy, the Sapphire version also takes up less space inside your computer case. Capable of playing your games at ultra-high settings, this card is definitely worth the consideration. Selling for US$ 389.99.
Other good cards to consider
XFX FX-795A-TNBC US$ 389.99
ASUS HD7950-DC2-3GD5 US$ 409.99
AMD Radeon HD 7970
MSi R7970 Lightning
Stream Processors : 2048
Memory : 3GB 384-bit GDDR5
Dimension : 12in x 5.33in x 1.57in
You get the bone crushing power of the 7970, the awesome performance of MSi, what more do you want? Selling for US$ 544.99.
Other good cards to consider
SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 7970 OC US$ 479.99
XFX Double D FX-797A-TDBC US$ 479.99
ASUS HD7970-DC2-3GD5 US$ 479.99
I feel that in the near future, AMD will come out the 7990 to compete against the GTX 690. I will talk about it when that comes.
That's it for now folks, thank you for reading. Kiyoshi Out!
Psst... Hey... Spread the word! +1, Subscribe,Tweet ^_^ Thank you for reading.
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