AMD To Launch Radeon R-200 Series?

[Boomstick777]

We might have just learned the final name of the new Radeon Volcanic Islands series. With the data provided by our friends from techPowerUp, we can conclude a list of the upcoming Radeon graphics cards.

http://videocardz.com/45537/amd-launch-radeon-r-200-series

 

[Boomstick777]

 

[ubersonic]

Wasn't the R200 the Radeon 8500 and its rebrands? are they just planning to reuse the name and hope nobody notices?

 

[Drangueos]

4Gb and 384bits?

mixed density memory chips???

 

[Boomstick777]

Yeah 4GB @ 384bits doesn't seem legit?

Also 2304 shaders, it was rumored AMD had a 2304 part all the way back in January 2012.. I really hope this new part has more shaders than that..

Does AMD have a 2304 stream processor GPU in waiting?

http://www.pcper.com/news/Graphics-Cards/Does-AMD-have-2304-stream-processor-GPU-waiting

 

[imginy]

Yeah 4GB @ 384bits doesn't seem legit?

660ti had 2gb/4gb on 192 bus.

 

[Yaayuh!]

Yeah 4GB @ 384bits doesn't seem legit?

It is possible with mixed density memory chips.

 

[bru]

So if this is indeed correct that would mean that AMD intended to build this card nearly two years ago and only now decide to bring it to market.

I really hope this is bull, for the sake of future graphics cards if nothing else.

Both teams will probably shift over to a 2 yearly cycle now (as AMD has this time round) seeing as things get more difficult the smaller the process.

 

[flopper]

If true it matches a Titan level of output.

 

[=XDC=FluphyBunny]

Don't understand why the need to rename the cards? 9950/9970 etc seemed fine to me. Then change with 20mn production to avoid '10' series numbering.

Speculation is fun though

 

[SS-89]

If it clocks well I'd say assuming those specs are legit it will be trading blows with the 780 more than a titan

Considering most 780's can hit 1100 easily here is a modest 780 OC model for comparison: http://www.techpowerup.com/gpudb/b2394/colorful-igame-gtx-780-kudan.html

 

[Orangey]

The author is WhyCry.

 

[JediFragger]

Seems....realistic. A decent stopgap til the 20nm performance cards are released next year

 

[JediFragger]

I'm thinking 780-level performance or just under with a better bang-per-buck ratio

 

[Zenduri]

Either way im in a bit of a winning situation personally. If they go 20nm... amazing news and the potential is great... if they stick to 28nm but with essentially an upscaled refresh.... win win situation for me as i'll dive in as im upgrading from my 5870 regardless of what happens

 

[=XDC=FluphyBunny]

Performance may not be the issue. Price/performance is the deciding factor.

Given the price of high end nvidia cards, I really don't know where these cards will fit in. Part of me thinks if NV can sell single GPU cards for 500+ then AMD would be daft (as a business) not to do the same, even if its just the initial RRP sales.

The non-cynic in me (who resides in a small corner of my mind rocking back and forth) says undercut NV price/performance wise pick up some quick sales, and basically steel a march on them.

 

[bru]

The fire at the Hynix fabs 1 and 2 will probably greatly effect prices as well, even though the reports are now coming in that the damage isn't as bad as first feared.

 

[gpuerrilla]

Performance may not be the issue. Price/performance is the deciding factor.

Agreed, upgrading soon so for once should be a good time for choices.

 

[RavenXXX2]

Performance may not be the issue. Price/performance is the deciding factor.

Given the price of high end nvidia cards, I really don't know where these cards will fit in. Part of me thinks if NV can sell single GPU cards for 500+ then AMD would be daft (as a business) not to do the same, even if its just the initial RRP sales.

Thing is AMD can't sell their cards at Nvdia extortionate prices, see how fast the 7990 dropped her knickers.

AMD need the performance and the lower pricing.

 

[Sin_Chase]

If it's a 780 'value' option then how boring is that