Monday, 16. June 2008
AMD Announces New Inclusion in Radeon HD 3800 Series
AMD has launched the new ATI Radeon HD 3870 for Mac & PC Edition, intended for high-definition visual computing for work and play, claimed the company.
This new card is compatible with PCI Express slots of both first-generation and second-generation Mac Pro systems, and features 512MB of 256-bit GDDR4 frame buffer memory and 320 stream processors. Users also can expand visual workspace using twin dual-link DVI ports to connect two 30-inch Apple Cinema HD displays.
“Mac users demand the best when it comes to HD graphics performance, and the ATI Radeon 3870 Mac & PC Edition is designed to meet and exceed that need by delivering The Ultimate Visual Experience to our customers’ displays,” said Matt Skynner, vice president of marketing, Graphics Products Group, AMD.
According to AMD, the ATI Radeon HD 3870 for Mac & PC edition is ideal for creative and professional applications, such as Aperture, Motion, and Final Cut Studio. The card also excels at high-end gaming.
Scheduled to be available late June at leading Mac retailers world-wide, the ATI Radeon HD 3870 Mac & PC Edition carries a price tag of USD 219.