Full Version: AMD Puma
as above, anyone has 'secret' news when notebooks powered by AMD Puma platform will hit Malaysian market? i need to get a new laptop before the end of june but i hope i'm not the latest batch who got intel X3100...
What feature AMD PUMA has that set it apart from Intel?
Puma claims to outperform even 8400GS pretty good integrated graphics 
Good graphics which means u can play games in higher resolution
Puma not launched yet ler..
You'll likely see them closer towards the last quarter. Its a pity ppl don't understand AMD much.
Integrated graphics alone faster than a Montevina + Nvidia 9300M
You'll likely see them closer towards the last quarter. Its a pity ppl don't understand AMD much.
Integrated graphics alone faster than a Montevina + Nvidia 9300M
QUOTE(sniper on the roof @ Jun 21 2008, 12:22 AM)
Puma not launched yet ler..
You'll likely see them closer towards the last quarter. Its a pity ppl don't understand AMD much.
Integrated graphics alone faster than a Montevina + Nvidia 9300M
You'll likely see them closer towards the last quarter. Its a pity ppl don't understand AMD much.
Integrated graphics alone faster than a Montevina + Nvidia 9300M
care to elaborate more?
QUOTE(sukhoi37 @ Jun 21 2008, 12:26 AM)
care to elaborate more?
9/10 people will say don't buy AMD because it's hot, it's slow etc...
Most of my friends and a few tech guys from the local shop still stick to the old mantra... amd=gaming, intel=office work.. lol
QUOTE(sniper on the roof @ Jun 21 2008, 12:32 AM)
9/10 people will say don't buy AMD because it's hot, it's slow etc...
but thats the fact ryte??
QUOTE(sniper on the roof @ Jun 21 2008, 12:22 AM)
Puma not launched yet ler..
You'll likely see them closer towards the last quarter. Its a pity ppl don't understand AMD much.
Integrated graphics alone faster than a Montevina + Nvidia 9300M
You'll likely see them closer towards the last quarter. Its a pity ppl don't understand AMD much.
Integrated graphics alone faster than a Montevina + Nvidia 9300M
Already Launched at Computex Taiwan.
QUOTE(ShadoW_ChaseR @ Jun 21 2008, 01:10 AM)
but thats the fact ryte??
No it's not really
QUOTE(Spade @ Jun 21 2008, 08:55 AM)
Already Launched at Computex Taiwan.
Me bad.. you're right. It's already launched.
I love to use AMD. why? its cheap and the speed is getting more better than Intel. but somehow, Intel perform well, but expensive T.T
QUOTE(sniper on the roof @ Jun 21 2008, 12:32 AM)
9/10 people will say don't buy AMD because it's hot, it's slow etc...
agree.
i'm targeting on PUMA platform for my upcoming laptop in a few months time.
hopefully it will be cheap and great in gaming world.
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Still no sign of any AMD Puma powered notebooks available for sale. Gosh, gotta live with Centrino.
Google News' roundup since last day on keyword AMD Puma.
AMD "Puma" Powered Toshiba Satellite Laptops Break Free
HP Pavillion tx2500z review by Laptop Magazine
So it's HP and Toshiba out and about. Let's see if other makers can keep to their time to market schedules soon.
AMD "Puma" Powered Toshiba Satellite Laptops Break Free
HP Pavillion tx2500z review by Laptop Magazine
So it's HP and Toshiba out and about. Let's see if other makers can keep to their time to market schedules soon.
If you wanna know more about Puma, then you should dig out more about AMD 780G chipset. Basically its the same thing with the exception of probably fewer pipeline and lower clockspeed. Not sure how this would turn out to be but AMD 780G is quite awesome when you consider that it can do CrossFire when you plug in another ATI card. So if said they can do the same for laptop, then you will be seeing better performance if they decided to go one step better with an additional 3650/3450. That would spice things up for Nvidia.
QUOTE(caspersky @ Jun 26 2008, 11:55 PM)
Still no sign of any AMD Puma powered notebooks available for sale. Gosh, gotta live with Centrino.
And Centrino is just about going obsolete with Centrino 2 releasing in July (fingers crossed)
and puma vs centrino? who win?
tomguy hardware state that centrino win over puma...
tomguy hardware state that centrino win over puma...
Centrino is far from being obsolete, it just isn't the latest technology.
still there's no shops in msia selling it? 
interested in it plus can connect to an external graphics sumore
interested in it plus can connect to an external graphics sumore
QUOTE(caspersky @ Jun 30 2008, 08:42 PM)
Centrino is far from being obsolete, it just isn't the latest technology.
AFAIK Intel is going to announce Centrino 2 next month.
Yeah but that doesn't mean Centrino would be obsolete by then. WiMax and DDR3 memory are not mainstream yet. It would be more appropriate to judge after seeing the price tag; must be freakin' expensive.
QUOTE(caspersky @ Jun 30 2008, 11:23 PM)
Yeah but that doesn't mean Centrino would be obsolete by then. WiMax and DDR3 memory are not mainstream yet. It would be more appropriate to judge after seeing the price tag; must be freakin' expensive.
It wouldn't be obsolete straight away but it's on its way out, even if it's just branding.
After all the centrino's been around for 5 years.
QUOTE(sukhoi37 @ Jun 30 2008, 10:46 PM)
AFAIK Intel is going to announce Centrino 2 next month.
Still the IGP will get beaten with ease by Puma
Centrino 2 is no match again AMD Puma in terms of integrated graphic. Some more, AMD Puma could use external graphic cards to boost graphic performance and detach it when no need to use. Optimize for the battery life.
QUOTE(haylui @ Jul 2 2008, 07:18 AM)
Centrino 2 is no match again AMD Puma in terms of integrated graphic. Some more, AMD Puma could use external graphic cards to boost graphic performance and detach it when no need to use. Optimize for the battery life.
Integrated graphics - meh, not sure how much it will support a gaming hobby or we still have to get a dedicated graphics card anyway.
Battery-life - yes and no, I believe AMD's CPUs consume more battery life than their Intel counterparts
To be honest, I am actually really excited by PUMA because of the ability to plug in in external graphic cards. I hope because of this we can have reasonably portable laptops with the ability to have ass-kicking graphic performance only when we need it.
At the moment, I am reserving judgment until I see more.
well, its not all about the processor in puma. If you just pit the processor, it is clear centrino got the edge. but puma its all about packaging. try to read at least what people had posted up there and the links.
QUOTE(LordGrimm @ Jul 2 2008, 07:50 AM)
Integrated graphics - meh, not sure how much it will support a gaming hobby or we still have to get a dedicated graphics card anyway.
Battery-life - yes and no, I believe AMD's CPUs consume more battery life than their Intel counterparts
To be honest, I am actually really excited by PUMA because of the ability to plug in in external graphic cards. I hope because of this we can have reasonably portable laptops with the ability to have ass-kicking graphic performance only when we need it.
At the moment, I am reserving judgment until I see more.
Battery-life - yes and no, I believe AMD's CPUs consume more battery life than their Intel counterparts
To be honest, I am actually really excited by PUMA because of the ability to plug in in external graphic cards. I hope because of this we can have reasonably portable laptops with the ability to have ass-kicking graphic performance only when we need it.
At the moment, I am reserving judgment until I see more.
Haha...
Either you got it totally wrong or you use the wrong interpretation.
First of all, PUMA does allow a dedicated GPU but its not detachable. It only can be turn on or off depending on your requirement.
SO if you bought one with intergrated graphic, dont come crying there;s is no upgrade path as there has never been any upgrade path for GPU in most notebook as everyone uses their own design.
QUOTE(andrekua @ Jul 2 2008, 07:22 PM)
Haha...
Either you got it totally wrong or you use the wrong interpretation.
First of all, PUMA does allow a dedicated GPU but its not detachable. It only can be turn on or off depending on your requirement.
SO if you bought one with intergrated graphic, dont come crying there;s is no upgrade path as there has never been any upgrade path for GPU in most notebook as everyone uses their own design.
Either you got it totally wrong or you use the wrong interpretation.
First of all, PUMA does allow a dedicated GPU but its not detachable. It only can be turn on or off depending on your requirement.
SO if you bought one with intergrated graphic, dont come crying there;s is no upgrade path as there has never been any upgrade path for GPU in most notebook as everyone uses their own design.
My bad - I mixed up the PUMA with ATI XGP - for some reason, I thought the PUMA had XGP capabilities.
More than aware that integrated graphic cards in general sucks dog's genitals so I am pretty sure you won't see me crying here (I presume you meant here, not "there", wherever there is)
Well, you are not wrong.
PUMA indeed has crossfire tech if im not mistaken. However, it still not detachable. Thats why AMD is trying to market it as a tool to conserve power/battery. AMD surely has some way to turn the dedicated GPU to idle and consume very little power when its not needed. I dont think its possible to switch between GPU and Intergrated without crossfire.
PUMA indeed has crossfire tech if im not mistaken. However, it still not detachable. Thats why AMD is trying to market it as a tool to conserve power/battery. AMD surely has some way to turn the dedicated GPU to idle and consume very little power when its not needed. I dont think its possible to switch between GPU and Intergrated without crossfire.
QUOTE(andrekua @ Jul 2 2008, 09:49 PM)
Well, you are not wrong.
PUMA indeed has crossfire tech if im not mistaken. However, it still not detachable. Thats why AMD is trying to market it as a tool to conserve power/battery. AMD surely has some way to turn the dedicated GPU to idle and consume very little power when its not needed. I dont think its possible to switch between GPU and Intergrated without crossfire.
PUMA indeed has crossfire tech if im not mistaken. However, it still not detachable. Thats why AMD is trying to market it as a tool to conserve power/battery. AMD surely has some way to turn the dedicated GPU to idle and consume very little power when its not needed. I dont think its possible to switch between GPU and Intergrated without crossfire.
to clear things up a bit - this is what I am specifically thinking about (see link below)
AMD XGP platform
when come so msia la ....
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Its already in malaysia. Anything that come with AMD 790G chipset (3200) is Puma.
Yea it is said that Centrino pawns AMD.There r statistics showing centrino's performance exceeds AMD.And AMD machines easily overheat.I wonder y.Btw i am an AMD user myself.
QUOTE(Duckies @ Nov 15 2008, 02:09 PM)
Yea it is said that Centrino pawns AMD.There r statistics showing centrino's performance exceeds AMD.And AMD machines easily overheat.I wonder y.Btw i am an AMD user myself.
I have been using many2 AMD notebook and so far i have face no such overheat issue. Am I just plain lucky or its Intel marketing ploy?
Centrino is just a branding. Therefore it doesnt matter if its old or what. Its just a few specifications that manufacturers have to adhere to in order to qualify for the branding.
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