AMD Showcases New High-Performance Solutions at COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2016

TAIPEI, TAIWAN--(Marketwired - May 31, 2016) - COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2016 -- Building off its legacy of innovation, AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) today highlighted multiple updates about the company's upcoming high-performance compute and graphics solutions.

"We entered 2016 with a great product lineup and growing momentum for AMD's technologies," said AMD President and CEO Dr. Lisa Su. "Today's launch of our 7^th Generation A-Series mobile APUs, to be followed closely by new Radeon™ RX Series GPUs and then our next-generation 'Summit Ridge' desktop processor powered by our 'Zen' core represent key proof points of our strategy to firmly re-establish AMD as a high-performance design leader."

Key disclosures include:

• Unveiling of the strategy for the upcoming Polaris architecture-based Radeon™ RX Series graphics cards, which will provide an exciting selection of future-proof¹ gaming technologies and impressively smooth VR entertainment starting at only $199 SEP set to formally launch on June 29.
• Launch of the new 7^th Generation AMD A-Series mobile Accelerated Processing Units (APUs) which show major improvements in performance compared to the previous generation, including double-digit gains in gaming, video rendering, and file compression performance².
• First public demonstration of AMD's high-performance x86 processor core (codenamed "Zen"), powering a "Summit Ridge" desktop processor that features eight cores and sixteen threads.
  
  

AMD Radeon Polaris Architecture
Set to formally launch on June 29th, the Radeon™ RX Series will deliver the world's most affordable solution for premium PC VR experiences, including a model that is both HTC Vive™-Ready and Oculus™ Rift™ compatible. This significant technical achievement will provide VR experiences common to $500 GPUs in graphics cards that are less than half the cost.

The Radeon™ RX Series will be disruptive technology that will add rocket fuel to the growth of the VR ecosystem, bringing a relevant and transformational technology into the hands of consumers. AMD expects that its aggressive pricing of select models starting at just $199 SEP can effectively grow the addressable market for PC VR and accelerate economies of scale in the VR ecosystem.

7^th Generation AMD A-Series APUs
Notebooks powered by 7^th Generation AMD A-Series Processors allow users to work faster and play longer³, as up to four cores deliver powerful performance and superior energy efficiency for all day battery life⁴. Shipping in volume to OEM customers, the full line of 7^th Gen AMD A-Series processors feature mobile-optimized "Excavator" x86 CPU cores for high-speed computing plus built-in Radeon™ graphics -- with some models offering up to Radeon™ R7 graphics -- for smooth eSports gaming and enhanced HD streaming capabilities. The "Bristol Ridge" lineup consists of 35- and 15-watt versions of AMD FX, A12, and A10 processors, while "Stoney Ridge" processors include 15-watt A9, A6 and E2 configurations.