| AMD A8-3850 Lynx APU Processor |
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Featured Reviews: Processors
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| Written by Hank Tolman |
| Thursday, 30 June 2011 |
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A-Series APU Desktop Platform Definition
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Desktop Platform
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Description
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Tech/Package
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32nm / FM1 905-pin lidded μPGA, 40x40 mm, 1.27 mm pitch
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TDP Configurations
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65W and 100W configurations
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Processor Core
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"Stars" 32nm HKMG process core (up to 4 cores), 128 KB L1 Cache (64 KB Instruction, 64 KB Data) 1 MB L2/Core, 128-bit FPUs
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Memory
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Up to DDR3 1866*
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Graphics Core
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Up to 400 RadeonTM Cores, DirectX® 11 capable, UVD3
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Displays
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Digital Display I/F DP0: Display Port, HDMI, DVI
Digital Display I/F DP1: Display Port, HDMI, DVI
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Graphics Features
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AMD Dual Graphics
Blu-ray 3D
AMD Steady Video5
AMD Perfect Picture6
DisplayPort 1.1a, HDMI 1.4a
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Power Management
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Multiple low-power states
32-nm process for decreased power consumption
PCIe® core power gating
PCIe speed power policy
GPU power gating of RadeonTM Cores and video decode (UVD3)
AMD Turbo Core technology on select models
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AMD A75/AMD A55 FCH
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Tech/Package
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65nm / FC BGA, 605-Ball, 23x23mm, .8mm pitch
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TDP Configurations
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A75: 7.8W, A55: 7.6W
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UMI
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x4 Gen 2
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SATA
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A75: 6 ports at 6 Gb/s, A55: 6 ports at 3 Gb/s
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RAID
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0,1,10
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USB
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A75: 4 USB 3.0 Ports, 10 USB 2.0 Ports, 2 USB 1.1 Internal Ports
A55: 14 USB 2.0 Ports, 2 USB 1.1 Internal Ports
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PCIe GPPs
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4x1 Gen2
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FIS Support
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A75 only
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CIR
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CIR Receiver
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Clock Gen
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Integrated
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Power Rails
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SVID for VDDCR_CPU & VDDR_NB, fixed voltage for other rails
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Software/Firmware
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Software
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Drivers: Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Linux
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- AMD Steady Video - No more headaches from watching shaky hand-held video. AMD Steady Video stabilizes the video during playback so you can actually see the action.
- AMD Radeon Dual Graphics - Combines two powerful AMD Radeon graphics processors to dramatically boost graphics and gaming performance. Get the power of two when you add a qualifying AMD Radeon discrete graphics card for the most extreme visual and
gaming performance.
- AMD Perfect Picture HD - Auto-boosts image quality for enhanced color, contrast and resolution. Experience images and video that you need to see to believe. AMD Perfect Picture HD automatically enhances your images to look bright, clear and vibrant.
- AMD VISION Engine - Accelerate media, productivity and Web browsing
applications along with DirectX 11 support. Enjoy faster Internet browsing on your favorite sites with sharp, crisp images. Enjoy ultra-realistic gaming and immersive visuals.
- Quad-Core Processor - Easily handle productivity and entertainment all at once. More cores allow you to do more and handle complex tasks blazing fast. Enjoy quad-core performance and lightning speed even when you're watching the latest blockbuster movies, video chatting with friends and dominating the newest game.
- AMD Turbo Core Technology - Automatically scales performance on-demand to provide extra performance when you need it most. Amazing performance when you're pushing your system to the limits, with scaled back power consumption for everyday activities.
- AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology - Reduces heat and noise so you can experience amazing performance without distraction. The sound effects should be coming from the movie you're watching, not your PC. Experience reduced heat and noise so you can enjoy the show.
- Form Factor - Efficient design that's capable of supporting leading
edge, unique desktop form factors. Get amazing HD performance in an
energy-efficient, compact design.
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