Intel 'Sandy Bridge' to feature dedicated video transcoding silicon
In recent times, we've seen a notable shift towards making use of the GPU for video transcoding - Although quality hasn't always been top-notch, there can be little doubt that current graphics boards can handle this particular requirement much, much faster than any CPU on the market. However, is this balance about to be tipped back in the CPU's favour by the forthcoming Sandy Bridge architecture? Intel will certainly hope so.
For the first time on any Intel chip, Sandy Bridge will include silicon dedicated to handling the transcoding, or converting, of data from one format to another. The transcoding circuits will be separate from the main processor and the on-chip graphics function, according to sources at system makers.
Sandy Bridge will also include new instructions for handling multimedia tasks. Called Advanced Vector Extension (Intel AVX) instructions, they will assist in accelerating a host of multimedia tasks, including video and audio processing.
cnet News has more on this story.Sandy Bridge will also include new instructions for handling multimedia tasks. Called Advanced Vector Extension (Intel AVX) instructions, they will assist in accelerating a host of multimedia tasks, including video and audio processing.
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Tuesday news round up (17/08/2010)
Here's our news and review round up for the week so far.
CPUs, video cards and motherboards
- EVGA GeForce GTX 460 SuperClocked 1024MB EE review at Tech Reaction
- XFX Radeon HD 5830 XXX Edition Graphics Card review at Hardware Heaven
- Gainward GeForce GTX 460 1GB Goes Like Hell (GLH) Edition in SLI Overclocked review at Tweak Town
- PowerColor Radeon 5850 PCS+ Graphics Card review at Hardware Heaven
- HIS HD 5850 iCooler V Turbo review at Kit Guru
- Jetway MA3-880GP Socket AM3 Motherboard review at Pro-Clockers
- EVGA GeForce GTX 460 SuperClocked 1GB EE review at Rage 3D
- MSI Big Bang XPower review at Hot Hardware
- Lost Planet 2: DX9 vs. DX11 at Tech Gage
- Zotac GTX 480 Amp Edition Video Card review at Hot Hardware
Cases, cooling and power supplies
- Corsair Hydro H70 CPU Cooler review at Hardware Canucks
- CoolIT Vantage A.L.C. review at Pure Overclock
- NZXT Phantom Enthusiast Steel Full Tower Chassis review at Think Computers
- Antec P193 review at Kit Guru
- Thermaltake Frio CPU Cooler review at Tweak Town
- Cooler Master Vortex Plus CPU Cooler review at Overclockers Online
- 3R System Odyssey L-1000 Case review at Hardware Secrets
- nMedia HTPC 1080p Media Center Chassis review at Benchmark Reviews
- Sparkle Gold Series 1250W Power Supply review at Pure Overclock
- AViiQ Portable Laptop Stand review at Think Computers
- Lian Li PC-Q06 Testbench review at Bjorn 3D
Memory and storage
- Integral Hard Drive Copy Station/Dock review at Xtreme Computing
- Lian Li USB 3.0 3.5 Inch External Enclosure EX-103 review at Test Freaks
- Patriot Sector 7 6GB DDR3-1800 review at Pure Overclock
- Silicon Power Armor A80 USB 3.0 640GB Portable HDD review at Tweak Town
Systems, communications and input devices
- Callpod Vetro Bluetooth Headset review at Test Freaks
- TRENDnet Powerline Adapter Kit TPL-303E2K review at Benchmark Reviews
- BodhiBox HD2 Home Theater PC review at OCIA
- ASUS G73JH-A1 17.3-Inch Gaming Notebook review at Tweak Town
- Cooler Master Storm Inferno Gaming Mouse review at Modders Inc.
- Roccat Pyra Mobile Wireless Gaming Mouse review at OCaholic
Audio and video devices
- Choiix BOOM BOOM Travel Speaker review at Tech Reaction
- A.C. Ryan Playon!HD and Playon!HD mini review at HEXUS
Software and gaming
- Gaming Benchmarks: Windows 7 vs. Ubuntu Linux at Phoronix
- Jack Epps of Top Gun Game Interview at OC Mod Shop
- Crackdown 2 Walkthrough at OC Mod Shop
- 10th November European launch for Kinect at HEXUS
- Microsoft Office Web Apps review at Business Computing World
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ZOTAC GeForce GTX 460 AMP! Edition launched
If you're looking to pick up a lightning fast GeForce GTX 460-based graphics board, then Zotac will undoubtedly be hoping to catch your eye with their launch today of an AMP! Edition part based around this SKU, offering factory overclocks in order to curry favour with the performance-hungry gamer.
The ZOTAC® GeForce® GTX 460 AMP!® Edition begins the transformation process with a new high-performance dual-slot cooler that drastically reduces temperatures and noise levels while delivering lightning-fast frame rates. An orange fan and accents finish the looks of the ZOTAC® GeForce® GTX 460 AMP!® Edition cooler for looks that fit the high-performance persona.
Performance tuning leads to a 20-percent higher engine clock for phenomenal performance gains. Shader and memory clocks receive a boost to keep up with the adrenaline-injected engine to deliver vivid visuals, high-speed anti-aliasing and unprecedented details and clarity.
“We spent extra time tweaking the ZOTAC® GeForce® GTX 460 AMP!® Edition design to achieve the performance we desired. The result is a graphics card that pushes the limit of the GPU and memory performance capabilities without making any sacrifices to noise, temperature or packaging,†said Carsten Berger, marketing director, ZOTAC® International.
Zotac's full press release can be found right here, while below are a handful of reviews of the card in question:Performance tuning leads to a 20-percent higher engine clock for phenomenal performance gains. Shader and memory clocks receive a boost to keep up with the adrenaline-injected engine to deliver vivid visuals, high-speed anti-aliasing and unprecedented details and clarity.
“We spent extra time tweaking the ZOTAC® GeForce® GTX 460 AMP!® Edition design to achieve the performance we desired. The result is a graphics card that pushes the limit of the GPU and memory performance capabilities without making any sacrifices to noise, temperature or packaging,†said Carsten Berger, marketing director, ZOTAC® International.
- Hardware Heaven
- Kit Guru
- techPowerUp
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