AMD Introduces A6-3500 Desktop APU

AMD today announced availability of the AMD A6-3500 APU for desktops, extending the lineup of APUs that deliver brilliant HD graphics, supercomputer-like performance and incredibly fast application speeds.

The A6-3500 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. With a suggested retail price of $95.00 (U.S), the AMD A6-3500 APU is now available for purchase through system builders and online retailers.

The A6-3500 will appear on AMD.com product pages shortly.

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.

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.
• 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.

With a suggested retail price of $95.00 (U.S), the AMD A6-3500 APU operates at 2.1GHz and 2.4GHz with Turbo Boost (CPU) and 444MHz (GPU) with 320 Radeon Cores, 3MB of L2 cache and a TDP of 65W. The AMD A6-3500 APU is designed for use with FM1 motherboards.

AMD has shipped more than 12 million of its popular APUs, making this new technology one of the fastest ramping processors in company history.

Why: As digital and visual content flourishes, consumers benefit from more responsive multitasking, vivid graphics, lifelike games, lag-free videos, and ultimate multimedia performance. With the AMD A6-3500 APU desktop end-users can enjoy these incredible APU experience at a broader range of price points.
When: The AMD A6-3500 desktop APU is now available for purchase through system builders and online retailers.
Who: The AMD A6-3500 desktop processor delivers a compelling, affordable desktop experience for consumers and gamers.

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