AMD: AMD Radeon HD 6990M is the world's
fastest single mobile graphics processor
AMD has launched the AMD Radeon HD 6990M GPU. AMD claims
this is the world's fastest single mobile graphics processor.
According to AMD, the AMD Radeon HD 6990M GPU was measured
to be up to 25% faster than any other announced notebook
enthusiast GPU1.
"There's always been a belief that when it comes to
mobile computing you need to make performance compromises.
Today AMD demolishes that myth," said Matt Skynner,
corporate vice president and general manager, GPU division,
AMD. "The AMD Radeon HD 6990M GPU, which not only packs
AMD Eyefinity technology with unprecedented specs, also
provides full Microsoft DirectX11 and Stereo 3D support.
Bottom line, this processor is epic and it's here - now."
The AMD Radeon HD 6990M supports for DirectX 11, with fast
frame rates and enhanced image quality. This graphics processor
delivers AMD App Acceleration technology5, which uses the
power of the GPU to improve video playback, streaming and
faster web browsing with Internet Explorer 9 and Mozilla
Firefox.
"At its core, the Alienware brand is about pushing
the limits and finding new extremes in gaming performance,"
said Arthur Lewis, Vice President and General Manager for
Alienware. "By offering two AMD Radeon HD 6990M graphics
processors in our flagship M18x laptop, Alienware and AMD
have come together to provide gamers the ultimate mobile
experience."
The AMD Radeon HD 6990M GPU is suggested for hardcore gamers
looking to run the industry's most demanding DirectX 11
games such as Dragon Age 2, DiRT 3 and Shogun 2.
"We're excited by the new AMD Radeon HD 6990M GPU
for enthusiast Clevo notebook users, specially implemented
in our X7200/P170HM/P150HM gaming product lines," said
Stephen Chien, Sales and Marketing Vice President, Clevo.
"With 2GB GDDR5 memory along with 1.6 teraFlops of
raw compute power and 1120 stream processing units, those
notebook users will reign supreme. The AMD Radeon HD 6990M
will help users achieve intense effects and blazing fast
frame rates for outstanding performance."
"Eurocom high performance notebooks offer exceptional
performance with the addition of AMD Radeon HD 6990M graphics,"
said Mark Bialic, President, Eurocom. "Our customers
can expect record breaking gaming with unmatched realism
and blistering speeds in all Eurocom systems powered by
AMD Radeon HD 6990M in both single and AMD CrossFireX configurations!"
