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The radeon HD 4870 video card is the first graphical solutions in the price niche about $200, which was proposed with GDDR5 memory . According to the RV740 characteristics , this memory type can be (in the following year) prescribed also on video card which cost approximately $100.
According to AMD marketing director (desktop discrete graphic products), (David Cummings), GDDR3 Memory is present on the market already four and half year, and it can remain also for one additional half year.The GDDR5 Life cycle can be also prolonged.
GDDR5 Memory is characterized by high capacity and low energy consumption, it also allows to make printed-circuit boards relative to simple design. Graphical solutions on base of GDDR- 5 can reach a high memory capacity with low buses , which also allow to reduce the products prime cost . In the opinion of AMD representatives , GDDR5 memory possesses a sufficient potential for increase in performance and reduction in the energy consumption; therefore, the new memory standard can be required for new video cards. Related Products :
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