ATI FirePro 3D Professional Graphics and ATI Eyefinity Technology Power Dell Precision Workstations

ATI FirePro graphics cards support OpenGL 4.0, DirectX 11, and ATI Eyefinity
technology, driving up to three monitors for maximum productivity1
SUNNYVALE, Calif.–(Business Wire)–
AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced that ATI FirePro V7800, ATI FirePro V5800 and
ATI FirePro V4800professional graphics cards power Dell Precision workstations,
a product line popular with engineers and digital content creation
professionals. AMD helps ensure that its ATI FirePro professional graphics cards
maximize application performance and reliability by performing over 90
certifications with leading application providers such as Autodesk and Dassault
Systèmes SolidWorks.

“AMD and Dell are working together to offer workstation users a combined
solution designed for reliable performance and demanding application support,”
said Janet Matsuda, senior director, AMD Professional Graphics. “Our new
generation of ATI FirePro professional graphics cards enable Dell to offer
workstations that accelerate ATI Stream-enabled software applications and
deliver unique features, such as ATI Eyefinity technology, enabling increased
productivity by way of expanded screen real estate.”

“Dell, the world`s leading workstation provider, is working with AMD to create
technological innovations that empower professionals in engineering and digital
content creation fields,” said Greg Weir, Senior Manager, Dell Precision
Workstations Product and ISV Marketing. “Dell Precision workstations along with
the new generation of ATI FirePro graphics provide our workstation professional
customers an excellent balance of performance and value.”

Custom Configurability

ATI FirePro V7800, ATI FirePro V5700 and ATI FirePro V8700 professional graphics
cards are immediately available with the Dell Precision R5400, T1500, T3500,
T5500 and T7500 Workstations, delivering ultimate performance for workstation
class applications. With ATI Eyefinity technology, professionals can drive up to
three independent 30″ displays at one time from these cards.2 Each card offers
support for Microsoft DirectX11, OpenGL 4.0 and OpenCL to better meet the needs
of professionals for a wide variety of applications and environments.3

* High-end: With 2GB of GDDR5 memory, the ATI FirePro V7800 offers
superiorperformance capabilities and visual quality in a compact single slot
form factor. Its massively parallel architecture can handle computationally or
visually demanding applications without negatively impacting performance. ATI
FirePro V7800 is available with Dell Precision R5400, T3500, T5500 and T7500
Workstations.
* Mid-range: The ATI FirePro V5800 is a true workhorse and offers professionals
the ideal balance of price and performance. Featuring 1 GB of GDDR5 memory, the
ATI FirePro V5800 delivers more than double the performance capability of the
previous generation.4 The ATI FirePro V5800 is available with Dell Precision
R5400, T3500, T5500 and T7500 Workstations.
* Entry-level: The ATI FirePro V4800 features 1GB of GDD5 memory and delivers
1.25X the performance capability compared to the previous generation, with
outstanding results for entry-level CAD users, all at value level pricing.5 ATI
FirePro V4800 is available with Dell Precision R5400, T1500, T3500, T5500 and
T7500 Workstations.

Resources

* YouTube: ATI FirePro delivers performance and value for Dell Precision
workstation customers
* Certification page: ATI FirePro graphics have received more than 90
application certifications
* At Work Blog Unleashing creativity and productivity

* More information: ATI FirePro professional graphics
* Twitter: Follow AMD professional graphics updates @ATIFirePro
* Facebook: Become a fan of AMD technology on Facebook
* Photos

About AMD

Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD) is an innovative technology company dedicated
to collaborating with customers and technology partners to ignite the next
generation of computing and graphics solutions at work, home and play. For more
information, visit http://www.amd.com.

Copyright 2010, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, ATI, the
ATI logo, FirePro, and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro
Devices, Inc.OpenCL and the OpenCL logo are trademarks of Apple Inc. used by
permission by Khronos. Other names are for informational purposes only and may
be trademarks of their respective owners.

1 ATI Eyefinity technology can support multiple displays using a single enabled
ATI FirePro professional graphics card; the number of supported displays varies
by card model. Microsoft Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Linux is required in order
to support more than 2 displays. Depending on the card model, native DisplayPort
connectors and/or certified DisplayPort active or passive adapters to convert
your monitor`s native input to your card`s DisplayPort or Mini-DisplayPort
connector(s) may be required. ATI Eyefinity technology is supported by the ATI
FirePro V8800, ATI FirePro V7800, ATI FirePro V5800 and the ATI FirePro V4800
professional graphics cards. See www.amd.com/firepro for details.

2 The ability to support 3 simultaneous displays requires Microsoft Vista and
Microsoft Windows 7 and is not supported in Microsoft Windows XP.

3 Currently supports OpenGL 4.0 in beta. Final driver available on

http://www.amd.com.

4 Based on comparison of ATI FirePro V5800 with 800 stream processors to ATI
FirePro V5700 with 320 stream processors.

5 Based on comparison of ATI FirePro V4800 with 400 stream processors to ATI
FirePro V3750 with 320 stream processors.

AMD Global Communications
John Swinimer, 905-882-2600 Ext. 2704
johnm.swinimer@amd.com

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