AMD Revolutionizes Compute and UltraHD Entertainment with 2014 AMD A‑Series Accelerated Processors
SUNNYVALE, Calif. —1/14/2014
AMD (NYSE: AMD) today launched the 2014 AMD A‑Series Accelerated Processing Units (APUs), the most advanced and developer friendly performance APUs from AMD to date. The AMD A‑Series APUs with AMD Radeon™ R7 graphics, codenamed “Kaveri”, are designed with industry-changing new features that deliver superior compute and heart-pounding gaming performance.
New and improved features of the AMD A‑Series APUs include:
- Up to 12 Compute Cores (4 CPU and 8 GPU) unlocking full APU potential1;
- Heterogeneous System Architecture (HSA) features, a new intelligent computing architecture that enables the CPU and GPU to work in harmony by seamlessly streamlining right tasks to the most suitable processing element, resulting in performance and efficiency for both consumers and developers;
- Award-winning Graphics Core Next (GCN) Architecture with powerful AMD Radeon™ R7 Series graphics for performance that commands respect and with support for DirectX 11.22;
- AMD’s acclaimed Mantle, an API that simplifies game optimizations for programmers and developers to raise gaming performance to unprecedented levels when unlocked3;
- AMD TrueAudio Technology, 32-channel surround audio delivering the best in audio realism and immersion4;
- Support for UltraHD (4K) resolutions and new video post processing enhancements that will make 1080p videos look even better when upscaled on UltraHD-enabled monitor or TV5;
- FM2+ socket compatibility for a unifying infrastructure that works with APUs and CPUs.
“AMD maintains our technology leadership with the 2014 AMD A‑Series APUs, a revolutionary next generation APU that marks a new era of computing,” said Bernd Lienhard, corporate vice president and general manager, Client Business Unit, AMD. “With world-class graphics and compute technology on a single chip, the AMD A‑Series APU is an effective and efficient solution for our customers and enable industry-leading computing experiences.”
The A10-7850K and A10-7700K APUs will be bundled with EA’s Battlefield 4, to bring a first-in-class APU gaming experience6.
Product Specifications
| Model | AMD A10-7850K with Radeon™ R7 Graphics | AMD A10-7700K with Radeon™ R7 Graphics | AMD A8-7600 with Radeon™ R7 Graphics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price7 | $173 USD | $152 USD | $119 USD |
| Power | 95W | 95W | 65W/45W |
| Compute Cores | 12 | 10 | 10 |
| CPU Cores | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| GPU Cores1 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Max Turbo Core | 4.0GHz | 3.8GHz | 3.8/3.3GHz |
| Default CPU Frequency | 3.7GHz | 3.4GHz | 3.3/3.1GHz |
| GPU Frequency | 720MHz | 720MHz | 720MHz |
| L2 Cache | 4MB | 4MB | 4MB |
The AMD A‑Series APU processor-in-a-box (PIBs) for the AMD A10-7850K and AMD A10-7700K, which started shipping in Q4 2013, are available starting today. The AMD A8-7600 will be shipping in Q1 2014. Additionally, the AMD Radeon™ R9 2400 Gamer Series memory is tested and certified for AMD A10 APUs, unleashing their full potential with AMD Memory Profile technology (AMP) offering speeds up to 2400MHz. For more information, please visit the Radeon Memory product page.
The AMD A‑Series APUs are also available today in PCs from our partner system builders. For more information, please visit our product information page.
Supporting Resources
- Learn more about the 2014 AMD A‑Series APUs
- What is a Compute Core? Read our whitepaper
- For developers: learn more about Heterogeneous System Architecture (HSA)
- Find out more about AMD’s revolutionary technologies: Mantle and AMD TrueAudio technology
- Become a fan of AMD on Facebook
- Engage with us on Twitter @AMDAPU
About AMD
AMD (NYSE: AMD) designs and integrates technology that powers millions of intelligent devices, including personal computers, tablets, game consoles and cloud servers that define the new era of surround computing. AMD solutions enable people everywhere to realize the full potential of their favorite devices and applications to push the boundaries of what is possible. For more information, visit www.amd.com.