In a recently press release AMD said its forthcoming Radeons will be the first to use the new GDDR5 memory chips. To achieve this purpose, AMD collaborates with major chip manufacturers including Samsung Semiconductor Inc., Hynix and Qimonda.
The new memory type GDDR5 (Graphics Double Data Rate, version 5) is five times faster than GDDR3 and four times faster than GDDR4. That means narrower memory interfaces and superior performances in a cost-effective chip.
"The days of monolithic mega-chips are gone. Being first to market with GDDR in our next-generation architecture, AMD is able to deliver incredible performance using more cost-effective GPUs,” said Rick Bergman, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Graphics Product Group, AMD.
The benefits will come for gamers and professionals, as the new GPUs will allow multi-tasking and will offer superb graphics at high resolutions. The GDDR5 memory will become the new industry standard.
via TechReport
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