AMD "Fiji XT" SKU Name Revealed, ATI Rage Legacy Reborn?

[btarunr]

Since March, we've been hearing whispers that AMD could give the topmost tier SKU based on its swanky new HBM-equipped "Fiji" silicon a fancy name, just as NVIDIA names its top-dog the GTX TITAN. That name could be the AMD Radeon FURY. A similar name to the brand that launched the erstwhile ATI, with its Rage series, Radeon FURY will be AMD's (and probably the industry's) fastest GPU, and will compete with NVIDIA's GeForce GTX TITAN X.

The card itself is quite diminutive, but that's because of two reasons - with memory being moved to the GPU package, a large amount of PCB real-estate is saved, and so the card can make do with a smaller PCB; and because the rear-end of the card is where the fittings for its AIO liquid-cooling solution are located. These tubes lead to a 120 x 120 mm radiator, with a single 120 mm PWM fan. Given that such a contraption could cool the dual-GPU R9 295X2, it should be effective with the Radeon FURY, just as well. The card will draw power from a pair of 8-pin PCIe power connectors. Display outputs will include three DP 1.2a and one HDMI 2.0. The brand naming indicates that AMD wants to change the terms on which its top-end product competes with NVIDIA's. Low noise and high-performance will be the focus, not power draw. Nobody buys an Aventador for its MPG.



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[Nordic]

It makes sense why they would choose that, but it sounds silly to me. Anger, or fury, is not a positive emotion.

 

[btarunr]

Do not make a hasty graphics purchase decision in June. First NV though 980Ti will do. Today it allowed custom Titan-X. NVIDIA is spooked.

Who wouldn't be drawn to sexy fallen angels?

Anger, or fury, is not a positive emotion.

Worked fine with ATI Rage.

 

[Disparia]

It's what you do with your anger/fury that determines if its positive or negative

Do not make a hasty graphics purchase decision in June.

Worked fine with ATI Rage.

If someone was looking to purchase high-end, right? There's a lot of talk of the high-end Fiji but I haven't seen anything mentioned of lower mid/low-end HBM cards.

 

[btarunr]

If someone was looking to purchase high-end, right? There's a lot of talk of the high-end Fiji but I haven't seen anything mentioned of lower mid/low-end HBM cards.

390X is Fiji Pro. Same core-config, but lower clocks and air-cooling. There could be a chip with 2048 SPs and 2048-bit HBM later.

 

[xkm1948]

If AMD is going to sell these for less than 600 dollars I am definitely gonna buy one. I can dream~

 

[WhyCry]

390X is Fiji Pro. Same core-config, but lower clocks and air-cooling. There could be a chip with 2048 SPs and 2048-bit HBM later.

Sounds interesting, is this confirmed? Also what would happen to both Hawaiis?

 

[xkm1948]

390X is Fiji Pro. Same core-config, but lower clocks and air-cooling. There could be a chip with 2048 SPs and 2048-bit HBM later.

OMG ARE YOU CERTAIN?????

This changes everything. Hmm, so not Hawaii rebrand. Then I am totally getting this! I have no interest in 1st gen HBM any way.

 

[GhostRyder]

Well the name sounds reminiscent of the past in more ways than one. Maybe it is part of Greek mythology as well as being a reborn name from the ATI days.

390X is Fiji Pro. Same core-config, but lower clocks and air-cooling. There could be a chip with 2048 SPs and 2048-bit HBM later.

Is that confirmed at this point then (Because the rumor mill is full of so many possibilities)? I guess that will be interesting then that makes this area on how they are positioning their cards quite odd this go round.

 

[the54thvoid]

If AMD is going to sell these for less than 600 dollars I am definitely gonna buy one. I can dream~

Not likely. High end, Titan X challenging, water cooled monster (tiny monster). It's top end, top cost.
I'll happily part with cash for it if the reviews are good. If it beats Titan X, its going to cost close to it, if not more.

 

[btarunr]

Sounds interesting, is this confirmed? Also what would happen to both Hawaiis?

I can't confirm, you'll have to trust my magic ass.

At least one of the three Hawaii SKUs could be rebranded. It won't surprise me if AMD made a Hawaii-based SKU with narrower memory bus (to save costs). Take Hawaii die, place it on a smaller package with fewer pins (a la Tahiti LE), fewer memory chips, ????, profit.

 

[GhostRyder]

Not likely. High end, Titan X challenging, water cooled monster (tiny monster). It's top end, top cost.
I'll happily part with cash for it if the reviews are good. If it beats Titan X, its going to cost close to it, if not more.

Yea, its unfortunate but if the performance is there as long as its not to ridiculous it will be justified. I do hope for below 1K though personally (though to be honest I probably won't buy any cards this round except maybe used).

 

[Ferrum Master]

Rage Fury MAXX, here it comes lol

 

[xkm1948]

It feels like lots of post got deleted in this thread, is it just me or anyone else saw erocker's post quoting some cucumber?

 

[the54thvoid]

It feels like lots of post got deleted in this thread, is it just me or anyone else saw erocker's post quoting some cucumber?

Maybe referring to Derek Smalls' trouser padding?

 

[wiak]

AMD is furious when giant nvidia beats up their radeon bull

=D

 

[$ReaPeR$]

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS lets see the benchmarks!!!!!!!

 

[Xzibit]

I can't confirm, you'll have to trust my magic ass.

Rage Fury MAXX, here it comes lol

Having bought one back then, I might just buy one if it comes out even if I don't need it.

 

[Lionheart]

Fury aye? I can dig it... Would love AMD/ATi to bring back Ruby advertisements/graphical benchmarks

 

[Fluffmeister]

It feels like lots of post got deleted in this thread, is it just me or anyone else saw erocker's post quoting some cucumber?

Didn't see them... sorry!

I did really

 

[TRWOV]

I take that the dual Fiji card will be called FURY MAXX then?

 

[bubbleawsome]

I can't confirm, you'll have to trust my magic ass.

At least one of the three Hawaii SKUs could be rebranded. It won't surprise me if AMD made a Hawaii-based SKU with narrower memory bus (to save costs). Take Hawaii die, place it on a smaller package with fewer pins (a la Tahiti LE), fewer memory chips, ????, profit.

I'll trust you. Do your magic abilities have any thoughts on a non HBM version of the Fury? Rumor mill was pumping out stuff of a 8GB non-HBM.

 

[HumanSmoke]

Well the name sounds reminiscent of the past in more ways than one. Maybe it is part of Greek mythology as well as being a reborn name from the ATI days.

As in Erinyes ( Furies of Greek mythology) ?
Bear in mind Furies came into creation from the blood spilled when Uranus was castrated.

 

[NC37]

Ewww, all I remember of Rage 128s were, I bought 3Dfx to avoid their crappy performance.

Hey here ya go nVidia, launch a 3Dfx naming scheme for the next series. I'll buy it!

 

[Fx]

I believe its time to retire the 7970 regardless of cost. This is the goods that I have been waiting for.