AMD's next gen of dual-core flagship graphics card coming by the end of this year

[sniper_sung]

Just got words that AMD will release a new generation of dual-core flagship graphics card by the end of this year, replacing the current top-end Radeon HD 5970.

We have confirmed that AMD's next generation graphics card "Southern Islands (SI)" will come in October or November. The optimization still employs the "small die size" strategy - performance first, then dual-core.

Radeon HD 5970 has been in the market for 10 months, occupying the throne of single card without any competition, which is extremely rare in the graphics card market. nVidia GF10x series still have not taken the mainstream and low-end market yet, and the rumoured GF104 based dual-core model is still just rumour. It looks like AMD does not intend to give the rival any time to breath, and thus Radeon HD 5970 might complete its lonely life without a challenger.

Due to the cancellation of TSMC 32nm process, and the long way to GlobalFoundries 28nm process, SI will still be based on 40nm process, with little change in architecture, which is an enhanced version of Evergreen. It is reported that SI will support the latest HDMI and UVD-Eyefinity technology, supporting ultra-high resolution video playback.

Source (Chinese): cnBeta

[PatRaceTin]

What about the name to be ? ATi HD6970 ?????

[hecktic]

sounds good.. this will put pressure on nvidia to release a DC card also

[munim]

I haven't kept up with the news so: Speaking of new cards, it's been a year since the 58XX came out, which is an eternity. What's the time frame for new stuff?

[marten_larsson]

I haven't kept up with the news so: Speaking of new cards, it's been a year since the 58XX came out, which is an eternity. What's the time frame for new stuff?

If you read the quote in the first post you'd see that the new cards are expected in oct-nov time frame. What these cards are is still unknown, most speculations says it's a small increase in performance by changing the uncore and maybe shader layout.

[Yvese]

I haven't kept up with the news so: Speaking of new cards, it's been a year since the 58XX came out, which is an eternity. What's the time frame for new stuff?

Do you choose to be lazy or what?

It says it right in the OP..

[Frananta]

Dual-core graphic card,... Interesting

[saaya]

so... they will replace the 5970 FIRST and then everything else?
or replace the 5970 at the same time as the rest of the 5000 line?
this article doesnt make much sense

[Jowy Atreides]

Good christmas this year for me!

[ajaidev]

so... they will replace the 5970 FIRST and then everything else?
or replace the 5970 at the same time as the rest of the 5000 line?
this article doesnt make much sense

They will replace 58xx first around Oct or Nov then replace 59xx "according to the article" before Jan of 2011 that means around Dec, 2010

[Johnny87au]

Cant wait to see the release of amd and nvidia cards, im betting nvidia will run smoother but produce more heat like usual..

[labs23]

Good christmas this year for me!

Me too, if they won't just only replace the top of the line card(which looks likely), coz I can only afford 2nd best or 3rd best videocard.
But hey, it would be much better if nVidia will have something new(and better) cards too; by that time of year.

[KoHaN69]

Radeon HD5999!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! for just $599.99!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Chrono Detector]

Can't wait, NVIDIA really needs to release a card that will match the 5970 first, but once this new card is released NVIDIA has more issues to deal with.

[SKYMTL]

Give me Eyefinity without DisplayPort and you've got me sold.

[InCredible]

^ me too...and i think it was some 5770's that could do this so id HOPE this next series will follow suit..

[Jowy Atreides]

Me too, if they won't just only replace the top of the line card(which looks likely), coz I can only afford 2nd best or 3rd best videocard.
But hey, it would be much better if nVidia will have something new(and better) cards too; by that time of year.

Save some money up, even if your job is low paying, I'm sure you could squeeze some cash out to cover it by december

[Sn0wm@n]

good news to hear

[Glow9]

Radeon HD5999!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! for just $599.99!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dual core graphics card for 599 is still a better a waaaaaaaaaaaaaay better value than the 8800GTX was at the same price.