CPU/Mobo AMD Fusion Discussion Thread

^^I still don't know why you are so hell bent on getting a Dell lappy ? When there are other viable and better alternatives available (Sony , Hp , Asus, and MSI)

@Baccilus : AMD FM1 based Mbs are only press released the won't hit the market before NDA is over from the Llano desktops parts.
 
AMD Hybrid CrossFireX Options for Desktop Llano APUs Explained

Source: AMD Hybrid CrossFireX Options for Desktop Llano APUs Explained - Softpedia

One of the most interesting technologies that AMD's upcoming desktop Llano processors bring to the table is their support for Hybrid CrossFireX, but not all discrete graphics cards are compatible with all APUs, so in this article we will detail the dual-GPU setups that are available for each A-Series chip.

Before starting, it should be noted that Hybrid CrossFireX allows the system to use both the integrated Radeon HD core found inside the Llano accelerated processing units and a discrete GPU in order to improve the PC's graphics performance.

While this sounds simple in theory, AMD's implementation of the technology can be extremely confusing, as only certain APU-GPU combinations are compatible.

To make matters even more complicated, the dual graphics options available also differ depending on the type of system that is in use, so AMD provided two dual graphics configuration tables, one for desktop PCs and one for all-in-one machines.

To give you an example of how complex AMD's Hybrid CrossFireX technology actually is, desktop computers built using A4-Series APUs are only compatible with the Radeon HD 6350 (DDR3) and the Radeon HD 6450 (GDDR5), while AIO PCs using the same APUs work with the DDR3-only versions of the Radeon HD 6350 and HD 6450, but also support the Radeon HD 6550.

Things are just as confusing with the A6 and A8-Series APUs, and all this gets even more complicated if you happen to take a look at the names of the resulting graphics combinations (an A8-series APU combined with a HD 6670 discrete GPU is called HD 6730A2 in an AIO PC and HD 6990D2 in desktops).

All in all, I would have to say that even though the Hybrid CrossFireX support introduced by AMD in its Llano chips sounds a great idea in theory, the implementation found in the desktop APUs is much too confusing and should be simplified a great deal in future iterations of the technology.

You can take a look for yourselves at the dual graphics combinations supported by desktop Llano APUs in the table provided by VR-Zone, but I doubt this would make a lot of sense to any of you.
Click to expand...
 
I think the 1st generation Llano won't be a good option for regular gamers. It will be better to wait for Bulldozer only. It will rock on Netboooks and Notebooks though.
 
^^ true it won't be good. Can't see any laptop retailing in India anytime soon.

Maybe I'll live 1 year w/o gaming(except holidays when I'm back home to my beloved HD5850), and grab a Trinity based lappy next year.
 
so how will the processors in these apu's be?how are the quad core versions when compared to intels c2q series or the sandy bridge?i think intels will beat em to death but if they got enough juice to drive those hybrid graphics to garner good frame rates then they will be one hell of a vfm for budget gamers.(i think amd finally made themselves a good cash cow).and just how good can the integrated ones be when combined with gpu's like HD 6670?do you guys think they will be worth it?and can a second gpu be added in the already hybrid crossfire setup?like the integrated one with 2 HD 6670 or possibly three :eek:hyeah:,and the combinations do make me :S:S:S:S:S:S:S:S
 
how are the quad core versions when compared to intels c2q series or the sandy bridge?
Click to expand...

The CPU performance is what you can expect from a current desktop Athlon II X4. Do the math.

No, a 2nd GPU can't be added to use in tandem with Hybrid CFx.
 
Just repacking of Athlon x4 with better igp,may be the new IGP king.But it lacks in every other department,so wait for bulldozer.

I'll select SNB for gaming with discrete card as its more power efficient and performs better than A8.

Why don't intel have quad in 5k range?
 
i don't mean to say launch a i5 at 5k but a stripped lowered clock quad.Say Pentium Quad core SNB :D

@hades i couldn't understand the purpose of providing that link.
 
vip said:
i don't mean to say launch a i5 at 5k but a stripped lowered clock quad.Say Pentium Quad core SNB :D

@hades i couldn't understand the purpose of providing that link.
Click to expand...
There is a law called anti trust... You can read about that on wikipedia... Actually It is a law which restricts a company to completely destroy its competitors... If Intel would again try to do that then AMD would again file a lawsuit against them... AFAIK AMD has won every anti trust lawsuit filed against Intel till date...
 
Back
Top