AMD at 2015 International CES
AMD and its technology partners are showcasing an array of products powered by the latest AMD Accelerated Processing Unit (APU), Radeon Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) technologies, and embedded designs at CES 2015. "This year, we continue to see inspiring developments in virtual reality, Ultra high Definition 4K resolution computing and beyond, computing form factor and intuitive user interface innovation. AMD is thrilled to power the best of these with new generations of our smart, innovative, and efficient technology," said John Byrne, senior vice president and general manager, Computing and Graphics business group, AMD.
AMD is showcasing its first high-performance system-on-a-chip (SoC) and next-generation Mobile APU codenamed "Carrizo". Expected in market by mid-year, "Carrizo" supports next-generation APIs such as DirectX 12, OpenCL 2.0, and the forthcoming Windows 10 operating system.
AMD is also demonstrating ultra-high-definition experiences at 4K resolutions and beyond, spotlighting 4K gaming using AMD Radeon R9 graphics and AMD Eyefinity technology, the Apple iMac with 5K Retina display powered by AMD Radeon R9 graphics, and the new Alienware 15 notebooks with 4K display support powered by new AMD Radeon R9 M295X graphics.
AMD and its technology partners will present the AMD Face Login and AMD Gesture Control on the Lenovo IdeaPad Z50 laptop powered by the AMD A10-7300 APU with AMD Radeon R6 graphics, accelerated applications on the HP EliteBook 725 G2 powered by the AMD A10 PRO-7350B APU with AMD Radeon R6 graphics, new ways to manage video content on the HP Envy TouchSmart powered by AMD FX-7500 APU with AMD Radeon R7 graphics, and a space-saving home theater PC in the ZOTAC ZBOX PA330 pico Series powered by the AMD A4 Micro-6400T APU.
AMD FreeSync technology supports dynamic refresh rates that are synchronized to the frame rate of AMD Radeon graphics cards and APUs. At CES, AMD's partners, including, BenQ, LG Electronics, Nixeusm, Samsung, and ViewSonic will showcase the first FreeSync-enabled displays.
Manufacturer | Model # | Size | Resolution | Refresh Rate |
BenQ | XL2730Z | 27" | QHD (2560x1440) | 144Hz |
LG Electronics | 29UM67 | 29" | 2560x1080 | 75Hz |
LG Electronics | 34UM67 | 34" | 2560x1080 | 75Hz |
Nixeus | NX-VUE24 | 24" | 1080p | 144Hz |
Samsung | UE590 | 23.6", 28" | 4K | 60Hz |
Samsung | UE850 | 23.6", 28", 31.5" | 4K | 60Hz |
Viewsonic | VX2701mh | 27" | 1080p | 144Hz |
FreeSync-enabled displays greatly reduce input latency and helps reduce or eliminate visual defects during gaming and video playback. The new displays range in size between 24" to 34", supporting refresh rates of 30 to 144 Hz, and resolutions of 1080p up to Ultra HD.
QNAP, a provider of network attached storage (NAS) systems, will announce that the AMD Embedded G-Series system-on-chip (SoC) is powering their new TVS-x63 platform. Also at CES, AMD will demo various embedded solutions powered by AMD Embedded processors, including Gizmo 2, an open source development board offering high compute and graphics performance for embedded programmers and advanced DIYers; BioDigitalPC, a credit card-sized x86 PC designed for multiple vertical markets; and ThinLabs All-In-One POE Thin Client, ideal for digital signage and point of sale systems.