Quick Reference Guide Desktop Graphics Solutions

Feature Overview

Key Technologies ATI PowerPlay Energy Saving Technology Graphics Video Display & Connectivity HDMI Connectivity via DVI-HDMI Adapter (2)

Capable Video Output Resolution (3)
Blu-ray / HD DVD 1080p Decoding
Designed for DirectX10.1 (SM 4.1)
Free ATI Avivo Video Converter (1)
Designed for DirectX9 (SM 3.0c)
Designed for DirectX10 (SM 4.0)
Built-in HDMI (with HDCP) (2,4)
Integrated DisplayPort Support
Silent Cooling Versions available
Built-in HDMI with 5.1 Audio (2)
Unified Video Decoder (UVD)
Unified Shader Architecture
High-quality DVD playback
Up to 24x Custom Filter AA
Dual-Link DVI with HDCP (4)
ATI Hybrid Graphics Ready
Pixel / Vertex Shader Units

PCI Express 2.0 support

Dual-Display Support

Digital LCD Support

Segment

Product

Best suitable for

Ultimate

ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 ATI Radeon HD 3870 ATI Radeon HD 3850 ATI Radeon HD 3650 ATI Radeon HD 3470 ATI Radeon HD 3450 ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT ATI Radeon HD 2600 X2 ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT ATI Radeon HD 2600 PRO ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT ATI Radeon HD 2400 PRO ATI Radeon X1950 XT ATI Radeon X1950 PRO ATI Radeon X1950 GT ATI Radeon X1650 PRO ATI Radeon X1550 ATI Radeon X1050
Ultimate Gamer, Technology Enthusiast Power Gamer, Technology Enthusiast Gaming & Video Enthusiast Gaming & Video Enthusiast Advanced PC User, Casual Gamer Advanced PC User, Casual Gamer Power Gamer, Technology Enthusiast Power Gamer, Technology Enthusiast Gaming & Video Enthusiast Gaming & Video Enthusiast Advanced PC User, Casual Gamer Advanced PC User, Casual Gamer Power Gamer, Technology Enthusiast Gaming & Video Enthusiast Gaming & Video Enthusiast Gaming & Video Enthusiast Advanced PC User, Casual Gamer Advanced PC User, Casual Gamer

ATI Avivo (1)

2x 256-bit 256-bit 256-bit 128-bit 64-bit 64-bit 512-bit 128-bit 128-bit 64-bit 64-bit 256-bit 256-bit 128-bit 128-bit 64/128-bit 64/128-bit
1GB 1GB 1GB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1GB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 256MB 256MB
2x 40 48/8 36/8 24/5 12/5 8/4 4/2

1080p 1080p 1080p 1080p 1080p 1080p 1080p 1080p 1080p 1080p 1080p 720p 1080p 1080p 1080p 720p 720p 720p

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ATI Radeon HD 3000 Series
Performance Mid-Range Entry-Level
5.1 Surround Audio Output

Memory Interface (max.)

Stream Processing Units

Max. Resolution Analog

Max. Frame Buffer Size

Max. Resolution Digital

ATI CrossFireX-ready

ATI CrossFire-ready

10-bit Display Engine

HDTV-Out (YPrPb)

ATI Avivo HD (1)

AGP Support5

ATI Radeon HD 2000 Series

Performance

2x 128-bit 2x 512MB 2x 120
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2560x1600 2560x1600 2560x1600 2560x1600 2560x1600

Mid-Range

Entry-Level
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ATI Radeon X1000 Series

* ATI Radeon HD 3870 GPUs support PCIe 2.0. Some third party board configurations may not fully comply with complete PCIe 2.0 specification and operate at PCIe 1.1 specifications on motherboards that support PCIe 2.0. Please consult with board manufacturer if this is an important feature for you. ** Dual-Link capable with one HDCP key only. Playing HDCP content requires additional HDCP ready components, including but not limited to an HDCP ready monitor, Blu-ray or HD DVD disc drive, multimedia application and computer operating system.
1) ATI Avivo and ATI Avivo HD are technologies that include a broad set of capabilities offered by certain ATI Radeon GPUs. Not all products have all features and full enablement of some capabilities may require complementary products. 2) May not support all HDMI displays. Please visit AMD Customer Care at ati.amd.com for more information. 3) 1080p output requires 1080p HD capable display for 1080p capable graphics products. 4) Playing HDCP content requires additional HDCP ready components, including but not limited to an HDCP

ready monitor, Blu-ray or HD DVD disc drive, multimedia application and computer operating system. 5) Indicated ATI Radeon GPUs support AGP. Not all board manufacturers may manufacture AGP boards. Please consult with board manufacturers if this is an important feature for you. 6) 10-bit display required. 7) ATI Hybrid Graphics requires a compatible AMD 7-Series Integrated Chipset-based motherboard and an ATI Radeon HD 3400 Series GPU-based graphics card.
ATI Radeon HD graphics chips have numerous features integrated into the processor itself (e.g., HDCP, HDMI, etc.). Third parties manufacturing products based on, or incorporating ATI Radeon HD graphics chips, may choose to enable some or all of these features. If a particular feature is important to you, please inquire of the manufacturer if a particular product supports this feature. In addition, some features or technologies may require you to purchase additional components in order to make full use of them (e.g. a Blu-ray or HD-DVD drive, HDCP-ready monitor, etc.).
Windows Vista, the Windows Vista Start button and DirectX are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. 2008, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., AMD, and the AMD Arrow logo, ATI, the ATI logo, Avivo, Catalyst, Catalyst Control Center, CrossFireX, HyperMemory, PowerPlay, Radeon, SurroundView, The Ultimate Visual Experience and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

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The Ultimate Visual Experience
ATI Catalyst Control Center

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Driver and System Control

ATI Hybrid Graphics Technology
Performance. Productivity. Efficiency.
ATI Hybrid Graphics is a ground-breaking technology featuring multi-GPU performance capabilities, automatic power state adjustment for power-savings, and multi-display functionality. This AMD desktop and mobile platform technology enhances the user experience by combining an AMD 780 Chipset with integrated graphics and a discrete ATI Radeon HD 3000 series GPU so they work co-operatively yet independently of each other in one system to bring enhanced gaming performance, productivity and platform power efficiency to the mainstream PC.
ATI Hybrid Graphics encompasses the following technologies:
ATI Hybrid CrossFireX Technology1
In systems running Windows Vista, ATI Hybrid CrossFireX Technology enables an AMD 780 integrated GPU and an ATI Radeon HD 3400 Series2 discrete GPU to work simultaneously to boost 3D graphics performance.

Discrete Mode

ATI Hybrid CrossFireX Mode

IGP Disabled

Discrete Enabled
Both Graphics Cores are Enabled
ATI SurroundView Technology
Provides support for up to four monitors when you combine an AMD 780 integrated graphics chipset with an ATI Radeon HD 3000 Series discrete GPU. The GPUs work in parallel to drive multiple displays and each additional GPU can support two or more independent monitors.

ATI PowerPlay Technology

This power management technology enables the GPU to automatically adjust between low, medium and high states for efficiency and performance-on-demand3. For example, when you are emailing there is less demand on the GPU so it runs in a low state and when you are gaming it runs in high state to provide you with the additional power you need to play the most demanding titles.
ATI PowerXpress Technology
(Available on notebook PCs using Windows Vista OS) ATI PowerXpress technology dynamically switches between an ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3000 Series discrete GPU (when you need superior graphics performance) and an AMD 780 chipset with integrated graphics (when operating on-the-go) for optimal power management.
Note: Performance, technologies and features can vary with specific notebook implementations. Please consult with Notebook vendor for a complete list of supported features.
Desktop Systems with ATI Hybrid Graphics
ATI Hybrid Graphics brings performance, productivity and power efficiency to the mainstream PC when you combine a discrete ATI Radeon HD 3000 Series GPU with an AMD 780 chipset-based motherboard. Give your PC an additional performance boost with ATI Hybrid CrossFireX technology (available only on Windows Vista operating systems) with an ATI Radeon HD 3400 Series GPU.
Desktop System Configurations: Discrete GPU Integrated GPU ATI Hybrid Graphics
ATI Radeon HD 3470 ATI Radeon HD 3450 ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT ATI Radeon HD 2400 PRO ATI Radeon HD 3470 Hybrid X2

AMD 780 Series Chipset

ATI Radeon HD 3450 Hybrid X2 ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT Hybrid X2 ATI Radeon HD 2400 PRO Hybrid X2
Notebook Systems with ATI Hybrid Graphics
Use an ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3000 Series GPU with an AMD 780 chipset-based motherboard and enjoy break-through efficiency. ATI PowerXpress provides dynamic graphics switching between integrated and discrete GPUs for incredible power efficiency4. You can experience superior graphics performance while plugged in or switch over to energyefficient integrated graphics when on-the-go to help extend battery life. Supercharge the performance of your notebook PC with ATI Hybrid CrossFireX technology (available only on Windows Vista operating systems) which combines an AMD 780 chipset graphics processor and an ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3400 Series discrete GPU.
Notebook System Configurations: Discrete GPU Integrated GPU ATI Hybrid Graphics
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3470 ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3450
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Hybrid X2 ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3450 Hybrid X2

ATI Hybrid CrossFireX Technology is only supported with Windows Vista operating system, and is not available with Windows XP operating system. 2 ATI Radeon HD 2400 series is compatible with ATI Hybrid Graphics but supports only ATI Hybrid CrossFireX technology and ATI SurroundView technology. 3 ATI PowerPlay does not require both an integrated graphics processor and a discrete graphics processor in order to operate. 4 Available on notebook PCs using Windows Vista OS
2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. All rights reserved. AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, ATI, the ATI logo, Radeon, CrossFireX, Hybrid CrossFireX, PowerPlay, PowerXpress, SurroundView, and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Microsoft, Windows and Vista are registered trademarks, of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other jurisdictions. Other names are for informational purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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