AMD launched at CES the AMD Radeon HD 8000M Series of mobile graphics processing units (GPUs) set to deliver discrete graphics performance to a variety of notebook designs, including the incredibly portable ultrathin form factor. The AMD Radeon HD 8000M Series are the first notebook GPUs to be offered with the AMD Graphics Core Next (GCN) Architecture, which helps stretching battery life through AMD Enduro Technology. Designs are currently shipping with ASUS and Samsung, with Lenovo.

Additionally, AMD announced the availability of AMD Radeon HD 8000 Series desktop graphics, available only through AMD's OEMs. The AMD Radeon HD 8000 Series features GCN Architecture with support for DirectX 11.1 for optimal acceleration of Windows 8 platforms, AMD App Acceleration to enhance GPU performance, and features intelligent power management technology such as AMD PowerTune with boost.

The AMD Radeon HD 8800M, HD 8700M, HD 8600M and HD 8500M GPUs are graphics powerhouses. The AMD Radeon HD 8000M Series features AMD Enduro Technology, a power-saving solution that scales GPU usage and power based on graphics demand. AMD is offering a redesigned user interface with full user profile control that detects the power source and GPU, allowing applications to scale seamlessly. Additionally, the new user interface has default settings ideal for a majority of users, with expert mode control options for enthusiasts and power users.

AMD Radeon 8800M Series GPU Specifications
Model	AMD Radeon HD 8870M	AMD Radeon HD 8850M	AMD Radeon HD 8830M
Stream Processors	640	640	640
Texture Units	40	40	40
ROPs	16	16	16
Core Clock	725MHz	575-725MHz	575MHz
Boost Clock	775MHz	625-775MHz	625MHz
Memory Clock	4.5Hz GDDR5 / 2GHz DDR3	4.5Hz GDDR5 / 2GHz DDR3	2GHz DDR3
Memory Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit	128-bit
VRAM	2GB	2GB	2GB
FP64	1/16	1/16	1/16
Transistor Count	1.5B	1.5B	1.5B
GPU	Heathrow	Heathrow	Heathrow
Manufacturing Process	TSMC 28nm	TSMC 28nm	TSMC 28nm
Architecture	GCN	GCN	GCN

 

AMD Radeon 8700M Series GPU Specifications
Model	AMD Radeon HD 8790M	AMD Radeon HD 8770M	AMD Radeon HD 8750M	AMD Radeon HD 8730M
Stream Processors	384	384	384	384
Texture Units	24	24	24	24
ROPs	8	8	8	8
Core Clock	850MHz	775MHz	620-775MHz	650MHz
Boost Clock	900Mhz	825MHz	670-825MHz	700MHz
Memory Clock	4.5GHz GDDR5	4.5Hz GDDR5	4GHz GDDR5 / 2GHz DDR3	2GHz DDR3
Memory Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit	128-bit	128-bit
VRAM	2GB	2GB	2GB	2GB
FP64	1/16	1/16	1/16	1/16
GPU	Mars	Mars	Mars	Mars
Manufacturing Process	TSMC 28nm	TSMC 28nm	TSMC 28nm	TSMC 28nm
Architecture	GCN	GCN	GCN	GCN

 

AMD Radeon 8600M/8500M Series GPU Specifications
Model	AMD Radeon HD 8690M	AMD Radeon HD 8670M	AMD Radeon HD 8590M	AMD Radeon HD 8570M
Stream Processors	384	384	384	384
Texture Units	24	24	24	24
ROPs	8	8	8	8
Core Clock	775MHz	775MHz	620MHz	650MHz
Boost Clock	825MHz	825MHz	700MHz	700MHz
Memory Clock	4.5GHz GDDR5	2GHz GDDR3	4.5GHz GDDR5	2GHz DDR3
Memory Bus Width	64-bit	64-bit	64-bit	64-bit
VRAM	1GB	1GB	1GB	1GB
FP64	1/16	1/16	1/16	1/16
GPU	Mars	Mars	Mars	Mars
Manufacturing Process	TSMC 28nm	TSMC 28nm	TSMC 28nm	TSMC 28nm
Architecture	GCN	GCN	GCN	GCN

Features of the AMD Radeon HD 8000M Series of GPUs:

- AMD App Acceleration drives GPU-accelerated features in Windows 8 improving graphics performance and application speed, while advanced GPU compute capabilities enable users to run multiple applications smoothly, enjoy clear video playback, and revel in fast game play.

- The AMD Catalyst Technology is designed to allow users to control every aspect of their GPU and ensure hardware stability, as well as enabling them to unlock new features and improvements with each driver release.

- AMD HD3D Technology enables 3D display capabilities for many PC applications allowing users to view, create, share and download in full stereoscopic 3D5.

At CES, AMD is showcasing notebooks from ASUS, Dell, Lenovo and Samsung featuring AMD Radeon HD 8000M Series graphics.

The AMD Radeon HD 8000 Series desktop graphics cards are driven by GCN Architectureand come equipped with AMD App Acceleration to provide a rich Windows 8 experience and enhanced performance when using everyday applications like web browsers and productivity suites. The cards support DirectX 11.1 as well as PCI Express 3. The AMD Radeon HD 8000 Series graphics cards also utilize AMD ZeroCore Power technology which improves power savings when computers enter an idle state. Select AMD Radeon HD 8000 Series graphics will be available in desktop systems from major OEMs, starting late January 2013.

AMD Desktop Radeon 8000 OEM Series GPU Specifications
Model	AMD Radeon HD 8970 OEM	AMD Radeon HD 8950 OEM	AMD Radeon HD 8870 OEM	AMD Radeon HD 8760 OEM	AMD Radeon HD 8740 OEM
	Rebadged 7970 Ghz Edition	Rebadged 7950 W/Boost	Rebadged 7870	Rebadged 7770	Rebadged 7750-900
Stream Processors	2048	1792	1280	640	512
Texture Units	128	112	80	40	32
ROPs	32	32	32	16	16
Core Clock	1000MHz	850MHz	1000MHz	1000MHz	900MHz
Boost Clock	1050MHz	925MHz	N/A	N/A	N/A
Memory Clock	6GHz GDDR5	5GHz GDDR5	4.8GHz GDDR5	4.5GHz GDDR5	4.5GHz GDDR5
Memory Bus Width	384-bit	384-bit	256-bit	128-bit	128-bit
VRAM	3GB	3GB	2GB	1GB	1GB
FP64	1/4	1/4	1/16	1/16	1/16
Transistorsnt	4.31B	4.31B	2.8B	1.5B	1.5B
Board Power	<250W	<200W	<175W	<110W	<75W
GPU	Tahiti	Tahiti	Pitcairn	Cape Verde	Cape Verde
Manufacturing Process	TSMC 28nm	TSMC 28nm	TSMC 28nm	TSMC 28nm	TSMC 28nm
Architecture	GCN	GCN	GCN	GCN	GCN

 

AMD Desktop Radeon 8000 OEM Series GPU Specifications
Model	AMD Radeon HD 8670 OEM	AMD Radeon HD 8570 OEM	AMD Radeon HD 8400 OEM	AMD Radeon HD 8350 OEM
Was	New	New	Rebadged 6450	Rebadged 5450
Stream Processors	384	384	160	80
Texture Units	24	24	8	8
ROPs	8	8	4	4
Core Clock	1000MHz	730MHz	625-875MHz	650MHz
Boost Clock	?	?	N/A	N/A
Memory Clock	4.6GHz GDDR5	4.6GHz GDDR5 / 1.8GHz DDR3	3.6GHz GDDR5 / 1.8GHz DDR3	<=1.8GHz DDR3
Memory Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit	64-bit	64-bit
VRAM	2GB	2GB	512MB/1GB	512MB/1GB
FP64	1/16	1/16	N/A	N/A
Transistors	Unknown	Unknown	370M	292M
Board Power	<75W	<50W	<35W	<25W
GPU	Oland	Oland	Caicos	Cedar
Manufacturing Process	TSMC 28nm	TSMC 28nm	TSMC 40nm	TSMC 40nm
Architecture	GCN	GCN	VLIW5	VLIW5