Does it imply that AMD should build their
products based on the Trinity platform again? Not really. We evaluate that only
top modules in this product series come along with the mainboard with the full
size of ATX, for example like we looking at the platform which is for high
desktop system, and recognize that it is not the best application field.
However, many telephone device and mobile device start to be very popular
nowadays and have many features of the normal desktop, and that’s where Trinity
APUs platform can shine indeed. The operating performance is no longer the
problem for devices, but the efficiency in saving power is always a priority
factor when it appears in mobile system and media center. Unlike the A10-5800K
processors for desktops, whose nominal frequency is increased almost to the
maximal speed and TDP is set at 100W, there is a small change in the Trinity
platform here. For instance, there would be less power consumed processors with
the TDP of 65 W or the mobile modifications of 35.25 or even 17 W TDP.
Nowadays, the most popular solution in desktops is 1920x1080 on the 24” and 26”
screen. Even the AMD A10-5800K, not mentioning about the small Socket FM2
modules, cannot deliver the acceptable performance for 3D games. As for media
centers, they just use online games, even if it is so, that is where the
integrated graphics on Trinity platform can become useful.
Even
the AMD A10-5800K, not mentioning about the small Socket FM2 modules, cannot
deliver the acceptable performance for 3D games.
Of course, all of the things which we just
assumed should be confirmed in a practical test. However, the issue which does
not include A10-5800K only affects a part of products built on the Trinity
platform (when talking about the operating performance and the power
consumption of the processor core), or even becomes an advantage (when talking
about strong graphics cores, features that might become useful in some applications).
In other words, some issues make Trinity APUs hard to become a perfect
processor in a traditional way, but instead, these processors work very well
their role in alternative market segments.
AMD
Demonstrations of the Trinity APU Turns more than a Few Heads
We feel that we have no right to stop you
not to order the Socket FM2 and prohibit you from overclocking them. However,
if you decide to buy AMD A10-5800K, we strongly encourage you not to overclock it.
The increase of the processor clock frequency will just bring a humble return
but consume incredibly much energy. Overclocking the graphic core also create
the same minor result and increase the power consumed, while the quality of the
game is not much improved. As for the memory, this component must be
overclocked at any price, because it helps increase the efficiency of saving
power and improve the ability to carry out the gaming applications
considerably. Maybe you are going to buy an AMD A10-5800K processor in order to
play a round in your favorite game from time to time? If you face this
situation, you are targeting a high performance and great power saving ability
purpose, or you must choose the wrong platform. Yes, the system from Intel is
more expensive, but money is not the right measurement for everything. We have
provided example about the light bulbs: the one with energy saving is more
expensive, but they become more and more popular simply because they are better
indeed. If considering pricing aspect, it would be meaningful not to build any
recuperation and treatment facilities, but nobody follows this way anymore, and
there will be no problem if new standards are set voluntarily or under a strict
punishment rules. The result would be the same: the manufacturing process does
not affect the environment as badly as the using process. We are almost unable
to smell the fruit from the trees, but the next generations will be able to do
that, so it is time to think about these things today. Therefore, take a second
to think: do I really need a processor, which is not very expensive, but also
not very fast either, and consumes too much energy like AMD A10-5800K?
If
you decide to buy AMD A10-5800K, we strongly encourage you not to overclock it.
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Gigabyte GA-F2A85X-UP4 specifications
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Processor socker: FM2
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Chipset: AMD A85X
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Memory: A x1.5 V DDR3 DIMM, 64 GB maximum
capacity, dual-channel architecture, AMD Memory Profile (AMP) and Extreme
Memory Profile (XMP) support.
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Expansion slots: 2x PCI Express 2.0 x 16 (1x16
or 2x8), 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x 16 (x4), 3 x PCI Express 2.0 x 1, 1x PCI;
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Multi-GPU configurations: AMD CrossFireX
Technology, AMD Dual Graphics Technology, LucidLogix Virtu MVP Technology
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Sound: 8-channel Realtek ALC892 HD Audio
condec
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Network: Realtek RTL8111E Gigabit network
controller
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USB 3.0: AMD A85X + Etron EJ168
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Fans: 5 four- pin fans
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Form-factor: ATX, 305x244 mm
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Additional features: Power on, Reset and Clear
CMOS buttons; POST-code indicator; DualBIOS technology; Wide latches on
graphics card slots; Ultra Durable 5 technology.
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eSATA: 1
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Digital audio: Optical SPDIF out
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Video: D-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI and DisplayPort
AMD A10-5800K specifications
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Processor Core: Quad-core
(4 Core)
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Clock Speed: 3.80 GHz
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Processor Socket: Socket
FM2
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64-bit Processing: Yes
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Processor Technology: AMD64
Technology
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Width: 40.0 mm
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Depth: 40.0 mm
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L2 Cache: 4 MB
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Platform Supported: PC
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Process Technology: 32
nm
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Limited Warranty: 3
Year
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