If we look at the technology onboard graphics card a few years ago, the function of the onboard graphics card is sometimes nothing more than display the display output to the monitor so that users can use their system. But if you still think that the technology onboard graphics cards are still the same as a few years ago, immediately remove such thinking because it turns out the onboard graphics card technology is growing. Onboard graphics cards now have the functionality and performance is not far behind compared to the add-on graphics card.
Speaking about the onboard graphics card, sure you know the Intel HD 2000 and HD 3000 is embedded in Intel's Sandy Bridge processors. Onboard graphics card, or should we now refer to it as an on-chip graphics card for GPU chip coming together with the CPU chip, is able to offer the functionality and performance are no less than the graphics card add-on entry-level class at this time. The ability of Intel's graphics card is even make you think twice to buy a graphics card add-on to your system if it turns out you're not a heavy gamer.Not only is Intel, AMD also recently introduced a graphics card on-chip embedded on their latest AMD processors Llano. Compared to previous AMD onboard graphics card, graphics card is the latest generation on-chip is able to offer performance and better features. Then the new feature is promoted on-chip graphics card and bagaimakah performance?
For now there are two types of AMD Llano sold in the market, including Indonesia, the AMD-3850 and A6-A8-3650. It also means new, there are two types of AMD GPUs Llano, an AMD HD 6550D contained in the AMD processor Llano A8 series (including A8-3850) and HD 6530D contained in the AMD processor Llano A6 series (including A6-3650). To know more clearly about both on-chip graphics card, you can listen to it on the table below.
More complete discussion about the AMD GPU Llano you can find on our previous articles that contain explanations Llano AMD architecture.
AMD HD HD 6550D & 6530D Features
AMD HD3D
AMD Accelerated Parallel Processing (APP) Technology
AMD Dual Graphics Technology
AMD's PowerPlay Technology
Morphological Anti-Aliasing (MLAA)
Bitstreaming Audio
Universal Video Decoder 3.0
Dual-Link DVI
HDMI 1.4a
Gallery
Testing Results
Alien VS Predator became the first test event for the second GPU to render graphics AMD Llano in DirectX 11 technology-based games. Seen here both AMD HD HD 6550D and 6530D seemed overwhelmed when faced with this game, even on the lowest graphics quality settings though. However the performance of the AMD HD 6550D turned out pretty well with incised frame rate above 30 fps on the condition of "Setting 2".
Surely you remember a few years ago how a game based on "game engine" named Cry Engine 2 makes a high-end hardware in a cold sweat. Yes, the game studio Crytek game made it back to make AMD HD HD 6530D 6550D and a cold sweat at the highest quality setting that owned this game. However, it turns out this game still provides opportunity for both on-chip graphics cards from AMD. AMD HD HD 6550D and 6530D be able to get frame rates above 30 fps on graphics quality settings "Mainstream".
Game-based "game engine" named Source Engine does not appear to be a significant obstacle for both GPU AMD Llano. Frame rate up to 50 fps easily achieved on the best graphics quality settings owned this game. Source Engine can be found in games such as the output Valve recently released the Portal 2.
Game "super heavy" it makes a second graphics card on-chip made by AMD, is really a cold sweat. The lowest quality graphics settings seem to have not been able to make AMD HD HD 6550D and 6530D produces frame rates above 30 fps.
Unreal Engine on the highest graphics quality settings do not seem able to make a second GPU AMD Llano overwhelmed. Does this mean a sequel to this game which will soon also be played out smoothly with the AMD HD HD 6550D and 6530D?
Conclusion
When the user wants to build a gaming system, users are always faced with the decision to choose the graphics card. Graphics card is the right course will provide the best gaming experience for its users. Several years ago, the add-on graphics card has always been a priority for users looking for the graphics card for gaming. But it can now be no longer valid if you've seen the performance of onboard graphics card / on-chip which has brought the latest latest technology as well.
Computing unit graphics / GPU AMD Llano is one of the proof. For the size of an on-chip graphics card, GPU performance Llano AMD (AMD HD HD 6550D and 6530D) classified as satisfactory in the game with mild to middle-class graphics. As for games with heavy graphics (such as DirectX 11 games with tessellation intensive use), you should start thinking of adding an add-on graphics card is powered.
DirectX 9-based games is the exact type of game to be played in the second GPU is AMD Llano. You certainly have seen the performance of the AMD HD HD 6550D and 6530D in DirectX 9 games in which both are able to carve the frame rate above 30 fps on high graphics quality settings. Moreover you will have no trouble finding games bebasis technology DirectX 9 games like this because the population is still abundant, for now. One more, lightweight DirectX 10 games and still capable graphics card is run by both the HD 6000 series.
AMD Llano, to whom and what?
A new hardware of course would be useless if no one used it. Llano AMD presence with a powerful graphics computing units have actually created new ideas for building a computer system.
An example is the entry-level gaming system for casual gamers. Have you ever imagine a gaming system is small and petite? Llano AMD processor and a motherboard socket FM1 with mini-ITX form factor can make it happen.
Another example is a HTPC (Home Theater PC) in an entertainment room. The ability to process entertainment content such as movies to Blu-Ray acceleration and display it in 3D view into one of the features you are the AMD HD HD 6550D and 6530D as used in this type of system. In addition of course you can still play games on this system.
AMD Llano attractive option?
Performance of on-chip graphics card AMD is making processors AMD Llano Llano was interesting. Moreover, the feature that carried AMD HD HD 6550D and 6530D is no less than the add-on graphics card HD 6000 series from AMD.
However, it is quite unfortunate that the price offered for Llano AMD processors currently available are still quite high. AMD-3850 A8 is offered in the price range of $ 1.25 million and A6-3650 at 1.035 million. If we add the components of the motherboard, the price of AMD Llano system capable of achieving price of USD 2 million. If you're observant, you can get the components of the processor, motherboard, graphics card and an add-on AMD's HD 6570 1GB DDR3/GDDR5 a price approximately equal to the price of AMD systems Llano. Of course, AMD's HD 6570 has better performance than AMD GPU Llano.
However, systems with AMD Llano still have advantages over the system with add-on graphics card. Without an additional graphics card add-on system would have the power consumption and lower noise levels. Additionally, AMD processors are paired with a motherboard Llano with a mini-ITX form factor can be inserted in a small casing. Among you there must be something like a system / small-sized computer that can be easily carried and placed anywhere without consuming too much space.
If you are still patiently waiting, AMD will soon release several other types of Llano AMD processors that have lower prices. Type Llano latest AMD processors will likely have a lower CPU clock of the type currently used but the type remains the same GPU with the GPU processor type AMD Llano currently available.
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