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AMD Graphics Cards: A Unique Visual Experience

The Advanced Micro Devices company, based in the US, primarily develops and produces processors and graphics cards. The first AMD graphics card was released in 2006 after the company purchased ATI Technologies. AMD offers a range of high-end graphics cards, multimedia GPUs for the mid-range user, and professional video graphics cards for workstations.

AMD Gaming Graphics Cards Give an Uncompromising Performance

The powerful AMD Vega range of graphics cards, built on HBM memory, has been designed for passionate gamers who want to play the latest 4K or virtual reality games at their highest settings. The AMD RX GPU with Polaris targets a wider range of gamers. The AMD RX 580 Series is aimed at the most demanding demanding players while the lower class of RX 550 cards is designed for the casual gamer. This entire line of AMD game graphics cards include core technologies such as Radeon FreeSync, AMD EyeFinity, and DirectX® 12 support.

AMD Graphics Cards for the Casual User

The affordable AMD Radeon R7 and R5 graphics cards are well suited for multimedia use such as streaming 4K quality videos and playing less demanding games. The lowest cards in the Radeon HD line are designed for less demanding applications for which your integrated graphics card needs a little help. These GPUs boast a minimal power consumption, smaller dimensions, and a largely passive cooling system that dissipates heat without causing any noise.

Professional AMD Radeon Pro and FirePro Graphics Cards

AMD Radeon Pro graphics cards replace the older AMD FirePro series, both of which were designed to work with graphically demanding applications. CAD applications and advanced 3D modelling are used extensively in, for example, the health and entertainment industries. VR Ready Creator technology helps designers to create virtual reality content. AMD EyeFinity also supports up to 6 monitors at up to 8K resolution.

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AMD High Bandwidth Memory Technology

New AMD HBM storage technology takes over from GDDR5 memory to deliver a noticeably improved performance with a low power consumption. The unique 3D design and layout of its memory chips result in a wider bus width, multiplying its processing speed. With the ability to place much more memory in a smaller space, HBM memory is up to 94% more space-efficient than GDDR5, so it can be installed in smaller desktops.

AMD EyeFinity

With state-of-the-art AMD EyeFinity technology, you can comfortably work or play on up to 6 monitors simultaneously. In addition to gamers, this technology is invaluable for computer game and application developers, professional large-scale model designers, and dispatchers, to name just a few. Healthcare professionals that use modern imaging systems will also find this technology very useful. AMD EyeFinity also supports 10-bit colour depth displays.

AMD CrossFire

With AMD CrossFire technology, up to four AMD (4-way CrossFire) graphics cards can be used together on one motherboard. This is perfect for the demanding computer gamer that requires exceptional performance without compromise. With AMD CrossFire technology, you can enjoy your favourite game titles with mind-blowing graphics.

AMD Radeon FreeSync

Radeon FreeSync synchronises the refresh rate of the monitor with the AMD graphics card to get rid of unwanted image tearing. This allows you to enjoy an unparalleled visual experience in the most demanding game titles. For the best possible performance, you must own a compatible AMD graphics card with a DisplayPort connector, DisplayPort Adaptive-Sync enabled monitor and the corresponding graphics drivers.

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