AMD to power Wii U

[cotak13]

http://www.marketwire.com/press-rel...ole-gaming-entertainment-nyse-amd-1523972.htm

 

[Skurge]

"multiple display support."

I wonder if it will be able to do something akin to eyefinity.

 

[Red Storm]

"multiple display support."

I wonder if it will be able to do something akin to eyefinity.

The pessimist in me says they're referring to the 6" display built into the controller.

 

[ikachu]

The pessimist in me says they're referring to the 6" display built into the controller.

I don't think that's really that pessimistic; considering the screen in the controller is the big gimmick of the Wii U they'd be pretty remiss to not mention it.

 

[Red Storm]

I don't think that's really that pessimistic; considering the screen in the controller is the big gimmick of the Wii U they'd be pretty remiss to not mention it.

Well it's pessimistic because the optimist in me would hope they're referring to running 3 TV displays at once.

 

[ikachu]

Well it's pessimistic because the optimist in me would hope they're referring to running 3 TV displays at once.

That would be pretty cool but I guess it would only work for pretty simplistic games that could get good frame rates at 3x the standard resolution.

 

[ZimZum]

That would be pretty cool but I guess it would only work for pretty simplistic games that could get good frame rates at 3x the standard resolution.

Have you seen wii games? Pretty sure a Sega Dreamcast could run most of them without a problem.

 

[bunnyfubbles]

Have you seen wii games? Pretty sure a Sega Dreamcast could run most of them without a problem.

I think nostalgia is skewing your memory

The Wii is easily 3-4 times more powerful than the Dreamcast

 

[Red Hawk]

^^It's more like no one really cares to push the limits of the Wii's hardware. Who makes a Wii game with graphics as a major selling point? Who buys a Wii game because of the graphical experience?

On topic: This was rumored before E3, so it's no surprise. I wonder what chip they'll use, or if they'll make an entirely new chip. It would be interesting if there is Eyefinity tech underlying the controller screens.

 

[Kenmitch]

Interesting....Hmm

Do you guys think this will be fusion based or just an AMD gpu or both?

 

[Red Hawk]

AMD was only mentioned to be providing the graphics. My guess is that the CPU is a PowerPC processor similar to the Wii and Xbox 360's processor.

 

[cotak13]

AMD was only mentioned to be providing the graphics. My guess is that the CPU is a PowerPC processor similar to the Wii and Xbox 360's processor.

Correct. IBM's providing the PPC processor.

 

[swilli89]

Its so annoying they don't disclose actual hardware specs. I read this random post on some other site:

Graphics: Custom AMD RV770 Chip “WOLF” @ 766 Mhz on 32nm process 1398 Gflops
Video Memory: 1GB GDDR5 + 16MB eDRAM
Memory: 512 MB XDR2 DRAM
CPU: Custom IBM Power 6 Chip “FOX” on 32nm process
4 cores, each two way SMT – capable and clocked at 3.5 ghz

If true, that would be a 4870 class GPU which would be awesome. I can't imagine what they would be able to do with that kind of power on a console. Remember, the XBox 360 has a hybrid Geforce 6800/7800 which back in the day was competing with Radeon X850's and X1800's. We are talking about a 6 fold increase in graphical horsepower if that is accurate.

 

[Skurge]

Its so annoying they don't disclose actual hardware specs. I read this random post on some other site:

Graphics: Custom AMD RV770 Chip “WOLF” @ 766 Mhz on 32nm process 1398 Gflops
Video Memory: 1GB GDDR5 + 16MB eDRAM
Memory: 512 MB XDR2 DRAM
CPU: Custom IBM Power 6 Chip “FOX” on 32nm process
4 cores, each two way SMT – capable and clocked at 3.5 ghz

If true, that would be a 4870 class GPU which would be awesome. I can't imagine what they would be able to do with that kind of power on a console. Remember, the XBox 360 has a hybrid Geforce 6800/7800 which back in the day was competing with Radeon X850's and X1800's. We are talking about a 6 fold increase in graphical horsepower if that is accurate.

More video ram than system ram? Seems unlikely.

 

[BFG10K]

I hope this makes AMD a lot of profit. We need them to compete against Intel and nVidia.

 

[monkeh624]

Its so annoying they don't disclose actual hardware specs. I read this random post on some other site:

Graphics: Custom AMD RV770 Chip “WOLF” @ 766 Mhz on 32nm process 1398 Gflops
Video Memory: 1GB GDDR5 + 16MB eDRAM
Memory: 512 MB XDR2 DRAM
CPU: Custom IBM Power 6 Chip “FOX” on 32nm process
4 cores, each two way SMT – capable and clocked at 3.5 ghz

If true, that would be a 4870 class GPU which would be awesome. I can't imagine what they would be able to do with that kind of power on a console. Remember, the XBox 360 has a hybrid Geforce 6800/7800 which back in the day was competing with Radeon X850's and X1800's. We are talking about a 6 fold increase in graphical horsepower if that is accurate.

The GPU in the Xbox360 is an ATI/AMD chip, not a Geforce.

 

[swilli89]

The GPU in the Xbox360 is an ATI/AMD chip, not a Geforce.

Yeah, was up too late last night haha.. I was actually referring to the PS3's RSX "graphics synthesizer". The Xenox chip in the Xbox is comparable to a X1900 I think. Still, my point remains that a 4800 class GPU isn't really dissapointing like a lot of people are saying. Good thread over at HardOcp about this:

http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1603533

 

[Phynaz]

The GPU in the Xbox360 is an ATI/AMD chip, not a Geforce.

Actually the GPU in the Xbox360 is a Microsoft chip, designed by ATI. I do not believe AMD is selling Microsoft any chips.

 

[PCboy]

I hope this makes AMD a lot of profit. We need them to compete against Intel and nVidia.

QFT. I'm hoping BD will be a success as well.

 

[Dark Shroud]

Its so annoying they don't disclose actual hardware specs. I read this random post on some other site:

Graphics: Custom AMD RV770 Chip “WOLF” @ 766 Mhz on 32nm process 1398 Gflops
Video Memory: 1GB GDDR5 + 16MB eDRAM
Memory: 512 MB XDR2 DRAM
CPU: Custom IBM Power 6 Chip “FOX” on 32nm process
4 cores, each two way SMT – capable and clocked at 3.5 ghz

If true, that would be a 4870 class GPU which would be awesome. I can't imagine what they would be able to do with that kind of power on a console. Remember, the XBox 360 has a hybrid Geforce 6800/7800 which back in the day was competing with Radeon X850's and X1800's. We are talking about a 6 fold increase in graphical horsepower if that is accurate.

IBM has said the Wii U or Triple-U is using a Power 7 CPU. IBM is also providing the RAM for the Wii U.

Nintendo likes to be secrative now after what happened to them with the Game Cube specs compared to the PS3 & 360 specs with the press, bloggers, & fanboys.

 

[cusideabelincoln]

The pessimist in me says they're referring to the 6" display built into the controller.

This is obvious what they are referring to. The screen can have its own content, show the same content as the TV, or swap content between the two seamlessly.

 

[Phynaz]

IBM has said the Wii U or Triple-U is using a Power 7 CPU.

Got a link? Power 7 is an absolute beast. I'd believe a Power 7 architecture derivative of some type.

 

[Arachnotronic]

Got a link? Power 7 is an absolute beast. I'd believe a Power 7 architecture derivative of some type.

This.

 

[Bryf50]

Got a link? Power 7 is an absolute beast. I'd believe a Power 7 architecture derivative of some type.

http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/07/ibm-puts-watsons-brains-in-nintendo-wii-u/
Says that they used the same tech as they did in the Watson. That would indicate a Power7.

 

[lamedude]

Actually the GPU in the Xbox360 is a Microsoft chip, designed by ATI. I do not believe AMD is selling Microsoft any chips.

My Google-fu says they get a royalty (NV too for BC) for each chip sold. Probably not much but its free money.
I'm guessing AMD is just bolting Hollywood onto R700 to provide BC.