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R700 overview, take with a grain of salt first..
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clayclws
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 Dec 6 2007, 10:11 AM
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View it as integrated cores...you know, like how Intel slapped 2 C2D to make a single C2Q. The integration have integrated memory controller that allows sharing of memory and is able to turn off a single core when working on desktop applications such as Office or the like. This is a replication of CPU architecture...but not sure if it's real or not.
Yes, GPU is already massively parallel. Just think of this as integrated Crossfire or something like that. No need for bridge, better buses, etc. Don't rely on this much though. I don't work with AMD.ATI, but I don't think this is where they are heading for R700...then again, I may be wrong.
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clayclws
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Dec 6 2007, 11:45 AM
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QUOTE(ikanayam @ Dec 6 2007, 11:25 AM) It's not like a single dual core cpu sharing a single memory controller, because that would give them no benefit. It's more likely to have chips with independent memory controllers and nonoverlapping address spaces, like amd chips connected via hypertransport. It's an improved crossfire.Yes, exactly what I'm trying to say.  Seems like the merger is finally bearing fruits...but then again, it's a speculation as translated above. This post has been edited by clayclws: Dec 6 2007, 11:48 AM |
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clayclws
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Dec 6 2007, 12:13 PM
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QUOTE(ikanayam @ Dec 6 2007, 11:57 AM) Let's just say, by the time the merger came about, R700 was well on its way already. AMD will have no influence on the designs till maybe the R800 or later generation. And i'm not saying it will use hypertransport, i'm just saying it's a similar configuration to amd chips using hypertransport. It probably will use a different connection method. Wow, you seemed well informed. It seems logical though, since AMD themselves announced that their merger will only bear real fruit towards the end of 2008 and starting of 2009. Should be R800 or maybe RV7xx or something like that.
Added on December 6, 2007, 12:13 pmAnyway, let's just hope for the best for AMD.ATI. We need competition in all areas. This post has been edited by clayclws: Dec 6 2007, 12:13 PM |
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clayclws
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Dec 6 2007, 02:07 PM
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QUOTE(Bigblock @ Dec 6 2007, 01:05 PM) Dual cores have existed awhile...i agree...the the dram sharing is it new? And whats with the multi chip module? noob in this Read what ikanayam wrote in this thread and you would know. |
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clayclws
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Dec 7 2007, 08:49 AM
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Supposedly R700 and RS780 will be released with DisplayPort. Check it out here. But seems like RV635 starts the ball rolling. Here is the full news. I posted this in another thread but thought it may be useful here... This post has been edited by clayclws: Dec 7 2007, 08:51 AM |
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