Date: 09/03/2011

AMD: The new Radeon 6990 is the fastest graphics card in the world

AMD said it has launched world's fastest graphics card, the Radeon HD 6990. It delivered a new single graphics card world record score of P11865 in the industry standard 3DMark11 benchmark, says AMD. AMD Radeon HD 6990 graphics cards are now available in select models starting at $699 MSRP.

Indian gaming enthusiasts can buy this graphics card from Aditya Infotech (Sapphire) and Rashi Peripherals (XFX).

AMD Radeon HD 6990 graphics cards include AMD's second-generation, Microsoft DirectX 11-capable architecture, advanced image quality features for the best looking games, and AMD PowerTune intelligent technology to enable higher clock speeds and faster gaming.

The AMD Radeon HD 6990 supports immersive HD gaming and computing with native support for up to five displays using AMD Eyefinity multi-display technology, with six display support possible via DisplayPort 1.2 components available for purchase later this year. The AMD Radeon HD 6990 graphics cards also feature a dual-BIOS toggle switch. AMD HD3D technology provides a cutting-edge stereoscopic 3D gaming and movie experience, thanks to HDMI 1.4a support.

"Packing more raw performance than any consumer graphics card ever created, the AMD Radeon HD 6990 provides the latest for the ultimate gaming advantage," said Matt Skynner, corporate vice president and general manager, GPU division, AMD. "Coupled with AMD Eyefinity multi-display technology, AMD PowerTune power management and AMD HD3D, this card is so powerful it can take on even the most demanding ultra-enthusiast tasks."

"The launch of AMD's Radeon 6990, the fastest graphics card in the world is one more proof point of AMD's technology and market leadership in the graphics arena which is increasingly driving the PC world," said Ravi Swaminathan MD and VP Sales & Marketing, AMD South Asia. "As graphics takes an increasingly central position in computing, AMD is setting new and unmatched benchmarks to create the most vivid and natural computing experience."