AMD APU thingy (I need a computer in 2014)
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My Laptop is about 5 years old so I'm thinking in buying a new PC, and the new AMD APU processor + GPU thingies will be out in 2 weeks or so. Are they good enough to replace a mid level GPU? Any opinion about it?
The shared memory might also be interesting to play with.
The shared memory might also be interesting to play with.
Your definition of mid level? ;) The graphics part it's likely around the hd6670 on that link above (ie 'minimum'), as it will be very bandwidth constrained. And for a prebuilt machine I bet you will get some cheap 1333/1600mhz ram slowing it down.
But from a functionality standpoint / to play around with, the architecture is quite nice of course.
But from a functionality standpoint / to play around with, the architecture is quite nice of course.
I'd wait for the benchmarks first, it's too early to say.
New Laptop or Desktop?
When buying a laptop I'd go for a proper GPU - You won't be able to upgrade for the next 5 years...
When buying a Desktop stick with the IGP and upgrade when needed (and cheap)...
When buying a laptop I'd go for a proper GPU - You won't be able to upgrade for the next 5 years...
When buying a Desktop stick with the IGP and upgrade when needed (and cheap)...
