AMD also continued to roll out the Fusion-class processors for client systems that it calls Accelerated Processor Units, or APUs. The chip maker's Fusion-branded chips boast both CPU cores and GPU cores on a single processor die to blend the best of the company's two main silicon technologies.
On Wednesday, AMD announced the availability of the A-Series A4-3300 and A4-3400 desktop APUs, which are intended for entry-level desktop PCs. The new chips feature a dual-core x86 central processor and 160 Radeon GPU cores in a chip package that slots into AMD's FM1 motherboards and has a 65-watt power draw.
The A4-3300 is priced at $70. It has a 2.5GHz CPU, a GPU that clocks at 444MHz, and 1MB of L2 cache. The A4-3400 is $75, clocks at 2.7GHz for the CPU and 600MHz for the GPU, and also has 1MB of L2 cache.
The new APUs are cleared for DirectX 11, meaning they're capable of discrete-level graphics and dedicated HD video processing in addition to providing energy-efficient performance for everyday PC tasks, according to AMD.
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