are any Fusion released yet? or you talking about the sub-entrylevel APUs?[/QUOTE]
AMD Launched Fusion Platform In India
Revolutionary APU Era Begins in India!! AMD launches its Fusion Platform
AMD the world s leading semiconductor design innovator, today announced the launch of the AMD Fusion Family of Accelerated Processing Units (APUs) a single die design that combines the multi-core CPU (x86) technology with the powerful DirectX 11-capable graphics and a parallel processing engine. The APU also includes a dedicated high-definition video acceleration block, and a high-speed bus that speeds data across the differing types of processor cores within the same design.
The APU comes in the following two versions based on performance and (low) power draw.
E-Series, an 18-watt TDP APU formerly codenamed Zacate is for ultrathin, mainstream, and value notebooks as well as desktops and all-in-ones.
C-Series, a 9-watt APU formerly codenamed Ontario for netbooks and small form factor desktops and devices.
Over 11 AMD Fusion-based systems will be launched in India in the first half of 2011 from leading manufacturers including Sony, HP, Dell, Lenovo, Asus, MSI and Toshiba, who will deliver AMD Fusion APU-based systems at very compelling value and mainstream price points.
A 90 member team from AMD s Research and Development Team in Hyderabad played a significant role in the design and development of the microprocessors, Fusion SoCs (system on chips), graphics and media solutions.
HD 2.0 Everywhere
High definition (HD) content is ubiquitous today. From YouTube videos to DirectX 11 games to Blu-ray, the world is tapping into various ways to enjoy this content with the computer serving as the hub. And thanks to the VISION Engine from AMD, a set of capabilities unique to all AMD Fusion APU-powered PCs, the visual side of computing never looked more vivid and realistic. The VISION Engine is an unmatched combination of:
? DirectX 11-capable graphics
? Massive parallel processing to speed application performance
? The UVD3 video acceleration block found in the new AMD Radeon HD6800 Series GPUs
? Unique graphics driver capabilities updated on a monthly basis to continuously improve visual performance
Selecting a PC equipped with the VISION Engine and software from AMD partners means Internet browsing is a faster, application-like experience; 1080p HD video playback is gorgeous, smooth and quiet; standard definition video looks high-definition; 2D content can be converted into stereoscopic 3D; even the most graphics-intensive websites load quickly; manipulating HD content is fast and easy; and 3D gaming at HD resolutions is fast and life-like.
Personal Supercomputing
Much of a computing experience is linked to software and, until now, software developers have been held back by the independent nature in which CPUs and GPUs process information. However, AMD Fusion APUs remove this obstacle and allow developers to take full advantage of the parallel processing power of a GPU more than 500 GFLOPs for the upcoming A-Series Llano APU thus bringing supercomputer-like performance to every day computing tasks. More applications can run simultaneously and they can do so faster than previous designs in the same class.
AMD AllDay Power
Additionally, AMD Fusion technology enables all-day battery life 10 hours or more. The new power-saving features present in the single-chip design greatly extend the time between plug-ins, even when enjoying HD content.
Out power and Outperform: E-Series, C-Series and A-Series APUs
The 2011 low power platform (formerly codenamed Brazos ) enhances the everyday computing experience and is available beginning today in two APU variations: E-Series and C-Series. These APUs feature the new x86 CPU core codenamed Bobcat . Bobcat is AMD s first new x86 core since 2003 and was designed from the ground up to deliver stellar mobile performance.
New Series of Low Power APUs
E-Series (former codename: Zacate )
Designed for mainstream notebooks, All-in-Ones, and small form factor desktops.
Model: TDP Core Count Frequency
E-350 18Watts 2 1.6 GHz
E-240 18Watts 1 1.5 GHz
C-Series (former codename: Ontario )
Designed for HD netbooks and other emerging form factors
Model: TDP Core Count Frequency
C-50 9Watts 2 1.0 GHz
C-30 9Watts 1 1.2 GHz
The 2011 mainstream platform is primarily intended for performance and mainstream notebooks and mainstream desktops. It will feature the 32nm die A-Series Llano APU, which includes up to four x86 cores and a DirectX 11-capable discrete-level GPU, and is scheduled to ship in the first half of 2011 and appear in products mid-year.
