Polaris Architecture-Based Graphics Cards to Deliver Premium Engineering for Unprecedented Performance, Extraordinary VR
Experiences and Future-Proof Technologies(1)
LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwired - Jun 13, 2016) - E3 2016 -- Today at Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3)
AMD (NASDAQ: AMD)
CEO Lisa Su delivered a pre-launch showcase of the full line of forthcoming Radeon™ RX Series graphics cards set to transform PC
gaming this summer by delivering enthusiast class performance and features for gamers at mainstream price points from $100-$300.
AMD previously showcased the Radeon™ RX 480 graphics card, designed for incredibly smooth AAA gaming at 1440p resolution and set
to be the most affordable solution for premium VR experiences starting at just $199 SEP for the 4GB version. Joining the Radeon
RX family are the newly announced Radeon™ RX 470 graphics card delivering refined, power-efficient HD gaming, and the Radeon™ RX
460, a cool and efficient solution for the ultimate e-sports gaming experience.
The Radeon™ RX Series of graphics processors are designed to transform the PC gaming industry across a variety of form
factors, delivering on three fundamental "entitlements" for gamers and game developers:
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Extraordinary VR experiences at price points never offered before -
Previewed at Computex, the Radeon™ RX Series will expand the VR ecosystem by democratizing exceptional VR experiences,
making them available to many form factors and millions of consumers by lowering the cost barriers to entry.
- Great game content delivered to PC Gamers in real time - Through a combination of Radeon™ RX Series
performance profiles and close-to-the-metal APIs that closely mirror console APIs, AMD believes that developers will be further
empowered to co-develop high quality, high performing game content for both consoles and PCs, enhancing the PC gaming
ecosystem.
- Console-class GPU performance for thin and light notebooks - Gaming notebooks have traditionally been
large and cumbersome or under-powered for today's gaming needs. The Radeon™ RX Series addresses this with flagship technology
that effectively gives mobile users GPU performance that rivals that of consoles with exceptionally low power and low-z height
to drive thin, light and high-performance gaming notebooks, and 1080p 60Hz gaming experiences for both eSports and AAA
titles.
"Gamers and consumers today are being left behind," said Raja Koduri, senior vice president and chief architect, Radeon
Technologies Group, AMD. "Today only the top 16 percent of PC gamers are purchasing GPUs that deliver premium VR and Gaming
experiences.2 Hundreds of millions of gamers have been relegated to using outdated technology. Notebook gamers are
often forced to compromise. And tens of millions more can only read about incredible PC VR experiences that they can't enjoy for
themselves. That all changes with the Radeon™ RX Series, placing compelling and advanced high-end gaming and VR technologies
within reach of everyone."
Gamers in the market for a new graphics card need look no further than the forthcoming Radeon™ RX Series, consisting of:
- Superior technology engineered for unprecedented performance - The Radeon™ RX Series features the most
advanced graphics and gaming technologies ever seen in a GPU priced under $300 SEP, delivering cutting-edge engineering to
everyday PC gamers and VR consumers. The Radeon™ RX Series harnesses the revolutionary Polaris architecture optimized for the
14nm FinFET process, the most cutting-edge process technology in the world featuring the smallest transistors ever used in a
GPU, engineered to deliver unprecedented performance and power efficiency from incredibly small and thin chips.
- Extraordinary VR experiences never widely affordable before - With models starting at $199 SEP, the
Radeon™ RX 480 is the most affordable solution for a premium VR experience, supplying the graphics capability necessary to
bring high-quality PC VR experiences from Oculus and HTC3 to anyone who wants it.
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Future-proof technologies1 - The Radeon™ RX Series continues the Radeon™ tradition of innovation,
like being first to 14nm FinFET process technology, first in memory types and bandwidth like HBM, and first to support low
overhead gaming APIs. Gamers will enjoy these products for a long time to come with a range of "future-proof" benefits
including:
- Leading DirectX® 12 and Vulkan™ gaming - The Polaris architecture-fueled Radeon™ RX Series is built to deliver
phenomenal DirectX® 9, DirectX® 10, and DirectX® 11 gaming performance, and designed to absolutely scream in DirectX® 12
and Vulkan™, the future of gaming. Polaris architecture uniquely supports asynchronous compute for superior experiences in
games and VR applications using DirectX® 12 and Vulkan™. AMD brings gamers incredible DirectX® 12 and Vulkan™ game
experiences including phenomenal VR content, by collaborating with the top DirectX® 12 and Vulkan™ developers in the world
who want to develop on Radeon™ to bring the best games to market.
- Next-generation display technologies - Radeon™ RX Series includes support for next-generation HDR gaming and
video on new HDR monitors and TVs. The Radeon™ RX Series also supports HDMI™ 2.0b and DisplayPort 1.3/1.4 supporting the
new generation of high-resolution HDR and high-refresh displays. The Radeon™ RX Series features exceptional accelerated
H.265 encoding and decoding, enabling effortless streaming or recording of 10-bit 4K video at 60 FPS4.
- Radeon Software designed to provide the best performance, features, stability and control - Equally as
sophisticated as the Radeon™ RX Series graphics cards is the software that powers them. Radeon Software enables the
ultimate in performance, features and stability to ensure an exceptionally smooth and fast out-of-box experience, and one
that gets better with age as updates roll out.
For more information on Polaris architecture-based Radeon™ RX Series graphics cards, stay tuned to the AMD newsroom and
associated social media channels.
Supporting Resources
- Read more about the Polaris architecture found in the upcoming Radeon™ RX Series of graphics cards on
AMD.com
- Learn more about
Radeon™ graphics
- Become a fan of AMD on Facebook
- Follow Radeon™ graphics on Twitter
About AMD
For more than 45 years AMD has driven innovation in high-performance computing, graphics, and visualization
technologies -- the building blocks for gaming, immersive platforms, and the datacenter. Hundreds of millions of consumers,
leading Fortune 500 businesses, and cutting-edge scientific research facilities around the world rely on AMD technology daily to
improve how they live, work, and play. AMD employees around the world are focused on building great products that push the
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things, the features, functionality, benefits, pricing, timing, expectations and availability of AMD Radeon™ RX series graphic
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Intel Corporation's dominance of the microprocessor market and its aggressive business practices may limit AMD's ability to
compete effectively; AMD relies on GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. (GF) to manufacture all of its microprocessor and APU products and a
certain portion of its GPU products, with limited exceptions. If GF is not able to satisfy AMD's manufacturing requirements, its
business could be adversely impacted; AMD relies on third parties to manufacture its products, and if they are unable to do so on
a timely basis in sufficient quantities and using competitive technologies, AMD's business could be materially adversely
affected; failure to achieve expected manufacturing yields for AMD's products could negatively impact its financial results; the
success of AMD's business is dependent upon its ability to introduce products on a timely basis with features and performance
levels that provide value to its customers while supporting and coinciding with significant industry transitions; if AMD cannot
generate sufficient revenue and operating cash flow or obtain external financing, it may face a cash shortfall and be unable to
make all of its planned investments in research and development or other strategic investments; the loss of a significant
customer may have a material adverse effect on AMD; global economic uncertainty may adversely impact AMD's business and operating
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uncertainties in AMD's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including but not limited to AMD's Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q for the quarter ended March 26, 2016.
1. Statement of "future-proof" refers to support of current and upcoming technology standards including 14nm FinFET
process technology, DirectX 12 and Vulkan API support, new display technology, and experiences such as VR. "Future-proof"
statement is not meant to serve as a warranty or indicate that users will never have to upgrade their graphics technology again.
Support of current and upcoming technology standards described above has the potential to reduce frequency of graphics upgrades
for some users.
2. Based on AMD internal data and analysis only, as of May 2016.
3. See
http://www.htcvive.com/ca/product-optimized/ and https://www.oculus.com/en-us/rift/
for required minimum system specifications for different VR headsets.
4. HEVC acceleration is subject to inclusion/installation of compatible HEVC players
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