Monday, February 13th 2012
AMD "Trinity" APU Models Further Detailed
In the second quarter of this year, AMD will launch its next-generation accelerated processing unit, codenamed "Trinity", starting with quad-core A10 and A8 parts in the quarter, followed by dual-core A6 and A4 parts in the third-quarter of 2012 (more here). DonanimHaber scored a specifications-sheet that details all the models AMD has in store for this year, also giving us an insight to what constitute each of these model numbers.
An interesting revelation here is that AMD does not have triple-core APUs anywhere in its lineup. The A10 lineup consists of quad-core APUs that come with Radeon HD 7660D graphics, while the A8 lineup also consists of quad-core APUs, but with slower Radeon HD 7560D graphics. The A6 lineup consists of dual-core APUs with Radeon HD 7540D graphics, while the A4 lineup has dual-core APUs with Radeon HD 7480D graphics.
The HD 7660D has 384 Graphics CoreNext stream processors, HD 7560D has 256 of these, the HD 7540D has 192, and the HD 7480D has 128. The HD 7480D also lacks dual-graphics support that lets you pair the APU-embedded graphics processor with a compatible discrete GPU to make the two work in tandem. While these GPUs have comparatively lower stream processors than previous-generation "Llano", performance increase is made up for by the more advanced GPU architecture, and higher GPU core speeds.
Leading the chart is the A10-5800K, designed for gamers and overclockers on a tight budget. This chip packs 4 "Piledriver" architecture cores (based in two modules), with 3.80 GHz (stock) and 4.20 GHz (TurboCore) frequency, 4 MB total cache, and Radeon HD 7660D graphics. This chip bears the Black Edition branding, and hence features an unlocked base clock multiplier that helps with overclocking. This is followed by the non-Black Edition A10-5700 clocked at 3.40 GHz with 4.00 GHz TurboCore.
The A10-5800K is not the only Black Edition part, there's also the A8-5600K, which bears clock speeds of 3.60 GHz (stock), 3.90 (TurboCore) and A6-5400K, both of which feature the unlocked base clock multiplier; Just below the A8-5600K is the A8-5500, with 3.20 GHz (stock), 3.70 GHz (TurboCore). The cheapest of the lot will be the A4-5300. The clock speeds of the A6 and A4 parts were not revealed.
Source:
DonanimHaber
An interesting revelation here is that AMD does not have triple-core APUs anywhere in its lineup. The A10 lineup consists of quad-core APUs that come with Radeon HD 7660D graphics, while the A8 lineup also consists of quad-core APUs, but with slower Radeon HD 7560D graphics. The A6 lineup consists of dual-core APUs with Radeon HD 7540D graphics, while the A4 lineup has dual-core APUs with Radeon HD 7480D graphics.
Leading the chart is the A10-5800K, designed for gamers and overclockers on a tight budget. This chip packs 4 "Piledriver" architecture cores (based in two modules), with 3.80 GHz (stock) and 4.20 GHz (TurboCore) frequency, 4 MB total cache, and Radeon HD 7660D graphics. This chip bears the Black Edition branding, and hence features an unlocked base clock multiplier that helps with overclocking. This is followed by the non-Black Edition A10-5700 clocked at 3.40 GHz with 4.00 GHz TurboCore.
The A10-5800K is not the only Black Edition part, there's also the A8-5600K, which bears clock speeds of 3.60 GHz (stock), 3.90 (TurboCore) and A6-5400K, both of which feature the unlocked base clock multiplier; Just below the A8-5600K is the A8-5500, with 3.20 GHz (stock), 3.70 GHz (TurboCore). The cheapest of the lot will be the A4-5300. The clock speeds of the A6 and A4 parts were not revealed.
25 Comments on AMD "Trinity" APU Models Further Detailed
Lacking a dual graphics option for the low end will certainly impact demand for it. I'd expect it's price to be pretty cheap. Is a shame. Dual graphics was certainly a selling point for Llano, even if it didn't work perfectly yet.
It's similar to the LGA1156 to LGA1155 transition, I guess.
this will most likely be my next upgrade to the HTPC, should be epic! (at least from power/performance ratio of my current setup)
By the way, I have Bulldozer and I've yet to notice this so called Massive Power Usage people keep claiming.
What I'm also curious on is if the graphics division inside Trinity is 6-2 GNC CU's then how on earth are we gonna get duel solutions if the 7750 is the cheapest (lowest) desktop SKU with GNC? Unless AMD has some voodoo and can make it mingle with VLI4(5), hmmmm.
Check this, from W1zzard's review:
You have to admit it does use more power.
Don't get me wrong: if AMD manages to improve performance with the same but preferably lower power consumption, i'll definitely consider upgrading to one of these.
On that same note, Bulldozer doesn't have a power issue either. It simply consumes more power than Intel.
If trinity ends up having llano's power usage or less, then it will be a very attractive offer.
While you are right in stating Ivy Bridge will use significantly less power it will also be significantly weaker on the graphic side of things.
becouse if it was now we me able to combine a5400k with 6670 too!?