AMD introduced videokatru Radeon Pro Duo. What can you expect from AMD news ?
At the very beginning it is worth noting the appointment of a new video card. Nothing stands prevents play it in the latest games, but mostly it was intended for developers, engaged in virtual reality (VR) – in conjunction with the package development LiquidVR SDK will provide a platform for content creation is based on virtual reality.
This is the first and only design, which received a certificate Radeon VR Ready Creator – provide the necessary performance and functionality in the development and use of content VR professionals.
On one board is two gpu Fiji XT, each having 4096 stream processors, обеспечивает до 16,38 ТЕРАФЛОПС вычислений , more than 40% more than on the previous leader in this category Radeon R9 295X2. Besides, for each kernel available 4 GB 4096 HBM-bit with a capacity of 512 GB / sec.
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| Model | Radeon R9 Fury X | Radeon R9 295X2 | Radeon Pro Duo |
| architecture | GCN 1.2 / 28 nm | GCN 1.1 / 28 nm | GCN 1.2 / 28 nm |
| Graphic | Fiji XT | 2x Hawaii XT | 2x Fiji XT |
| stream processors | 4096 | 2x 2816 | 2x 4096 |
| texture units | 256 | 2x 176 | 2x 256 |
| Core Frequency | 1050 MHz | 1018 MHz | 1000 MHz |
| Processing power | 8,6 TFLOPS | 11,5 TeraFLOPS | 16 TeraFLOPS |
| video memory | 4 ГБ HBM 4096-bit | 2x 4 ГБ GDDR5 512-bit | 2x 4 ГБ HBM 4096-bit |
| Memory clock frequency | 1000 MHz | 5000 MHz | 1000 MHz |
| Memory Bandwidth | 512 GB / sec | 2x 320 GB / sec | 2x 512 GB / sec |
| TDP | 250 AT | 500 AT | 350 AT |
| Nutrition | 2x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin | 3x 8-pin |
| price (premiere) | $649 | $1499 | $1499 |
Два топовые ядра требуют соответствующего адекватного охлаждения. Производитель поставил на конструкцию компании Cooler Master – компактная система жидкостного охлаждения, which includes not only the memory core, but also the power section. Все подключено с одним радиатором высокого качества +120-мм вентилятором компании Nidec.
Map has been sustained in the style of Radeon R9 Fury X on - still we are dealing with a backlit logo on the housing back, пластиной защищающей элементы охлаждения и задней пластиной на обратной стороне . It has 270 mm in length and occupies two slots.
On the bar brought out the four video outputs: one HDMI and three DisplayPort. Additional power lead three 8-pin, and power consumption is estimated at 350 AT (на одной плате рекомендуется использовать блок питания не менее 750 Tue).
Of course, We do not forget also about the support of DirectX interfaces 12, Vulcan and OpenGL 4.5, as well as key technologies of the "red": Virtual Super resolution (VSR), FreeSync, Frame Rate Target Control (FRTC), TrueAudio, PowerTune и ZeroCore Power.
On what kind of performance you can expect? Radeon Pro Duo easily cope with even the most demanding games, running in 4K – manufacturer can boast, that she 30% effective with respect to the model Radeon R9 295X2 and 50% regarding the GeForce GTX Titan Z. Without a doubt, это наиболее эффективное решение в настоящее время на рынке.
Dual graphics cards have problems with scaling performance. In professional applications, Radeon Pro Duo copes well - in Autodesk 3DS Max scaling is 1,73 x, and Blackmagic Design: DaVinci Resolve 12 even 2.
AMD Radeon Pro Duo from now on available for sale, The recommended retail price is 1499 dollars, but, Consequently, as many, that in the case of Radeon R9 295X2 (price premiere). This model has also appeared in the proposals of partner companies, but now it's only supporting structures.
A source: AMD
