AMD is all set to enter the ram market after unveiling its newRadeon-branded Memory modules which would be launched soon. The DDR3 Memory modules are designed by leading memorymanufacturer"Patriot Memory", would beavailablein the following in 2GB/4GB/8GB kits and would fall under these categories:
Entertainment Edition
- Designed for cost-conscious “white box” users and system integrators
- Meets industry standards specifications
- Tested to help ensure quality and reliability
The Entertainment Edition memory modules would feature a stock voltage of 1.5V and frequency of 1333Mhz. Availability of heatsink is optional.
Performance Edition
- Fast and reliable
- Great choice for home entertainment platforms and HD/3D movie playback
- Video and music editing
- Ideal for entry-level gamers
The Performance Edition modules would come in 1.35V and 1.5V, 1333/1600Mhz kits. Availability of heatsink is optional.
Radeon Edition
- Hand-selected high quality memory parts
- Superior performance to succeed in critical gaming missions
- Ultra-fast and highly reliable—designed to eliminate drop outs and delays
- Great choice for the enthusiast video gamer
- AMD OverDrive™ Software for unprecedented control*
The Radeon Edition Memory would be High End Modules featuring 1.5-1.65V design and 1866Mhz Frequency, Heatsinks are included in the package.
Density | 2GB / 4GB / 8GB | ||
Package | 240-pin socket type dual in line memory module (DIMM) Non ECC buffered | ||
PCB Height | 30.0mm | ||
Lead-free | RoHS compliant and Halogen-free | ||
Voltage | 1.5V | 1.35-1.5V | 1.5V-1.65V |
Heat Shield | Optional | Optional | Y |
Data rate MT/s | 1333Mbps | 1333Mbps/ 1600Mbps | 1866Mbps |
Features of AMD's Radeon Memory are listed below:
Double data-rate architecture: two data transfers per clock cycleEight internal banks for concurrent operation (components)High-speed data transfer based on 8n-prefetch pipelined architectureAuto- and self-refreshBi-directional differential data strobe (DQS and /DQS)Differential clock inputs (CK and /CK)DLL aligns DQ and DQS transitions with CK transitionsFly-by topology to ensure improved signal qualityInternal self-calibrationOff-Chip Driver Impedance Adjustment (OCD) and On-Die-Termination (ODT) for improved signal qualitySerial Presence-Detect (SPD) EEPROM programmed to meet JEDEC standard JC-45 specifications