With up to 4 "Piledriver" Cores, 4.2 GHz of processing speed and the new FM2 infrastructure, the latest AMD APUs enable an immersive Microsoft Windows® 8 experience and an easy upgrade path
SUNNYVALE, Calif. - Oct. 2, 2012 - AMD (NYSE: AMD) announced retail and distribution channel availability of its second generation AMD A-Series Accelerated Processing Units (APUs) for desktop, small form-factor and home-theater PCs. These new APUs target do-it-yourself (DIY) PC builders, mainstream gamers and value-added resellers who want to upgrade their PC infrastructure with affordable performance, discrete-level graphics, multiple cores and fast processing for outstanding responsiveness.
The second generation desktop AMD A-Series APU is available at prices ranging from £44.99 - £99.99 GBP. Compared to similarly priced competitive offerings, the new APUs offer more cores and more speed, best-in-class entertainment experiences and an easy upgrade path based on a stable socket infrastructure2. AMD APU users also gain access to the AMD App Zone and a comprehensive list of accelerated applications that leverage the full compute power of the APU. With hardware accelerated support for DirectX® 11 on AMD RadeonTM graphics and AMD Eyefinity technology delivering a more immersive experience, the AMD A-Series APUs are the ideal solution for systems running the highly-anticipated Microsoft Windows® 8 and today's Microsoft Windows® 7 operating systems.
"The new AMD A-Series APU is ideal for anyone looking for a new desktop or home theater PC with leading performance for the dollar," said Leslie Sobon, corporate vice president, desktop and component products, AMD. "The combination of processing speed, multiple compute cores and discrete-level graphic capabilities on the second generation AMD A-Series APU make it an excellent platform for the gamer and PC enthusiast alike."
