AMD FirePro W600, first graphics card based on GCN architecture

AMD has announced the immediate availability of the AMD FirePro W600 processor for graphic design professionals., the first professional graphics card to take advantage of the Graphics Core Next architecture (GCN) and its 28nm, especially for use in high resolution with a large amount of multi-screen content in digital advertising scenarios.

AMD just announced its new FirePro W600 professional video card, the first in its class based on AMD's Graphics Core Next architecture and built under a 28nm manufacturing process, Focused for use in professional use environments with high resolutions, rich content, multimedia displays and other large-scale digital imaging use, such as digital signage in airports, in cities, in the streets, etc. The technical benefits of this card include support for up to 6 high resolution screens or projectors from a single card thanks to its 6 mini DisplayPort outputs, 2GB of GDDR5 memory, support for up to 2 HD video streams using AMD Unified Video Decoder technology, AMD PowerTune technology for dynamic optimization of consumption during working states and AMD ZeroCore Power that minimizes consumption when in idle state.

With this release, AMD targets growing market for large, dynamic displays, that can be easily updated with new content. Matt Skynner, corporate vice president and general manager of AMD Graphics, has commented: “Whether it's checking flight times at the airport or watching new ads on the big screens in city squares, Digital signage has quickly become an important and ubiquitous part of our lives. To enable these screens, The digital signage industry demands technology that can be regularly updated with new feature-rich content.. With the launch of the AMD FirePro W600 processor, AMD is helping to drive the digital display industry forward by providing vendors and developers with impressive deployment density., exceptional performance and value”.

AMD FirePro W600 processor includes:

• Support for up to six high-resolution displays or projectors from a single-slot card and six mini DisplayPort connectors
• 2 GB of GDDR5 memory for superior multimedia performance
• Support for two HD video streams via AMD's Unified Video Decoder
• Projection and ability to create a single image, with planned support for edge projection blending and image warping in Q4 2012
• AMD PowerTune, technology that dynamically optimizes power consumption during operation and AMD Power ZeroCore technology that provides lower power consumption at idle