ATi today launched the Mobility FireGL T2 mobile workstation processor. This card is based on the Radeon 9600 core and is available in the HP Compaq mobile workstation NW8000:
Now shipping in the industry-leading HP Compaq mobile workstation nw8000, the MOBILITY FireGL T2 delivers the industry’s best mobile workstation performance in key benchmarks including Viewperf 3dsmax-02 and proe-02 test suites1 . It also delivers lightning-fast geometry processing, realistic rendering, and optimized application performance for developers, CAD engineers and digital content creators.
ATI’s MOBILITY FireGL T2 raises the bar in the mobile workstation market. For the first time, mobile workstations can deliver stunning graphics performance that rivals many desktop-class workstations. Based on the powerful FGL™ 9600 Visual Processing Unit (VPU), the MOBILITY FireGL T2 features the industry’s highest performance mobile workstation solution and widest array of workstation features including:
Certified for leading applications in the CAD and DCC markets
Proven OpenGL® and DirectX® 9 drivers with support for Windows® and
Linux® platforms
128 MB high-speed DDR memory with 128-bit memory interface
Hardware accelerated rendering for lightning fast 3D and 2D graphics
acceleration
Complete array of workstation features and functionality including dual
monitor support, hardware accelerated anti-aliasing, overlay planes and
more, providing superior image quality and productivity
Fully programmable pixel and vertex shader support is now possible with
ATI's SMARTSHADER™ technology, providing more control over content
creation and added realism. Enables advanced per-pixel effects such as
reflective bump mapping, anisotropic lighting and Phong shading
Maximized battery life and performance with ATI's POWERPLAY™ technology
POWER-ON-DEMAND - constantly monitors system activity, dynamically
adjusting clocks and voltage based on user scenario
Up to 6 textures per single rendering pass and 8 samples per pixel
16 programmable sample modes, selectable on a per pixel basis
Complete array of workstation features and functionality including dual
monitor support, hardware accelerated anti-aliasing, overlay planes and
more, providing superior image quality and productivity
Integrated dual-channel LVDS, with support for QXGA resolutions
(2048x1536) with an integrated 165 MHz TMDS transmitter (Digital Flat
Panels)