AMD A6-3500 APU Set to Boost Desktop Power with Triple Core CPU, 320 Radeon Cores

AMD has announced that their newest APU (Accelerated Processing Unit, which combines a CPU and GPU on the same die), the A6-3500, is ready for purchase. The suggested retail price is $95 and the A6-3500 APU runs at 2.1Ghz with a boost to 2.4Ghz possible on the triple-core CPU while the GPU runs at 444Mhz and offers 320 Radeon Cores, 2MB of L2 Cache and total power draw of 65 watts. It’s made to work with the FM1 motherboard design.

The AMD A6-3500 desktop APU combines three x86 CPU cores with more than 300 Radeon cores, enabling powerful DirectX11-capable discrete-level graphics and dedicated HD video processing on a single chip. When paired with select AMD Radeon HD 6000 Series graphics cards, AMD A6-3500 desktop APU customers can achieve up to twice the graphic performance of competitive offerings (not verified by GDN yet).

In addition to leading-edge graphics and competitive compute power, the AMD
A6-3500 APU delivers:

• AMD Turbo Core Technology to optimize performance across both CPU and GPU cores enabling maximum performance for intense workloads and incredible energy efficiency during basic, everyday tasks.
• AMD Steady Video for instant removal of shakes and jitters when rewatching video, so content looks steady and smooth. (optional, requires Flash 10.2 compatible content or AMD decode DXVA engine video players)
• DDR3 1333 support to enhance memory bandwidth for faster performance and improved video playback.
• HDMI 1.4a connections to enable 3D pictures and home video on 3Dcapable TVs and displays.
• AMD VISION Engine Software to provide users with regular updates to help improve system performance and stability, and can add new software enhancements.

 Find out more about the whole line of AMD APUs on the APU product page.