DirectX 12 is making integrated graphics matter again. The inclusion of features like Multiadapter will let you use the otherwise wasted power of silicon with your discrete graphics cards – which means AMD’s APUs are being given good treatment yet again. AMD is already making statements though, with their new APU packing a hell of a punch for the buck.
Directly positioned for the e-Sports crowd, AMD has revealed their A10-7870K – a quad-core processor with the on-board graphics potential of a 7870. The APU features 8 GPU cores running at 866MHz each, while also being ready for Windows 10 and the upcoming DirectX 12 API. The CPU side of things also sees a bump to 3.9GHZ, with a boost to 4.1GHz (a 200MHz increase over the APU that this is essentially replacing).
But why put an APU inside a desktop instead of a discrete graphics card? Well AMD is really focusing on budget builds here – especially for those who use gaming PCs primarily for online gaming. AMD assures that this APU will flawlessly run games like Counter-Strike: GO, Dota 2, League of Legends and more without the need to splurge unnecessary amounts on a large card. And ringing in at just $129.99, it makes a compelling argument.
Not only that, but the A10-7870K makes a good case for entry-level budget PCs that could be upgraded in the future. DirectX 12 is going to feature Multiadapter – which will combine the processing power of your CPU (or APU) with a discrete GPU. That means that if you pop in a newer, shinier card down the line, you’ll essentially benefit from the 7870 power in the background.
It’s an incredibly great offer – especially since Intel’s own Iris Integrated graphics technology can’t really hold up to it. AMD is struggling to claw back a significant portion of the CPU market, so moves like this could carve out a nice little niche for them. And if it pushes Intel to do the same, well win-win.
The AMD A10-7870K will be out in the USA next week. Expect local availability sometime shortly afterwards.
Last Updated: May 29, 2015
Admiral Chief's Adventure
May 29, 2015 at 10:05
[Mandatory TEAM RED support comment]
Hammersteyn
May 29, 2015 at 10:06
Team Red!
http://i1-games.softpedia-static.com/screenshots/PlanetSide-2-Terran-Republic-Trailer_11.jpg
Admiral Chief's Adventure
May 29, 2015 at 10:07
SIES!
Although, I prefer merging my railjack round with a purple head more
Hammersteyn
May 29, 2015 at 10:08
You know what’s scary? I recognize where on Indar that was taken O_o
HairyEwok
May 29, 2015 at 10:09
It was “indar” space you know.
Admiral Chief's Adventure
May 29, 2015 at 10:16
You! Corner, NOW!
Bad Ewok!
HairyEwok
May 29, 2015 at 10:18
Okay T-T
Admiral Chief's Adventure
May 29, 2015 at 12:04
Fine, out of the corner, you must come
Hammersteyn
May 29, 2015 at 10:18
LOL. To be more specific, it’s somewhere on this map.
http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/planetside2/images/0/01/IndarMedium.png/revision/latest?cb=20130721222403
HairyEwok
May 29, 2015 at 10:21
Well geographically looking at the map and then at the image one would say it should be in the northern part because of the small canyons?
Hammersteyn
May 29, 2015 at 10:22
hehe, It’s very close to the southeast corner warpgate.
Admiral Chief's Adventure
May 29, 2015 at 10:22
You sure do like your Indar, don’t you?
Typical TR scum 😛
Hammersteyn
May 29, 2015 at 10:23
Fun in the sun. Go play Frozen in your little Elsa costume on Esamir.
Admiral Chief's Adventure
May 29, 2015 at 10:25
Oh just let it go!
Hammersteyn
May 29, 2015 at 10:28
*Lets go of trigger – Headshot!
Admiral Chief's Adventure
May 29, 2015 at 12:03
Stop shooting yourself in the head dude
Hammersteyn
May 29, 2015 at 12:04
That’s what NC said
Admiral Chief's Adventure
May 29, 2015 at 10:16
HAHA, as do I
:/
Although I know the whole of Esamir inside and out, now THAT is a scary thought, considering the size of a continent
PoisonedBelial
May 29, 2015 at 10:08
Team Red!!
PoisonedBelial
May 29, 2015 at 10:06
Hopefully this will help Team RED pull out of the… erm… red?
Admiral Chief's Adventure
May 29, 2015 at 10:06
Oh you!
PoisonedBelial
May 29, 2015 at 10:06
*Innocently bats eyelashes*
Admiral Chief's Adventure
May 29, 2015 at 10:06
See, now this is what I like about AMD, they think about the consumers! And gaming’s advances.
Not like those other filthy buggers who just want to make as much money possible
HairyEwok
May 29, 2015 at 10:10
Hold up now Team Red is at war with Team Green. Team Blue is just derping about picking their noses.
PoisonedBelial
May 29, 2015 at 10:12
The epic battle rages!
Hammersteyn
May 29, 2015 at 10:13
Green team?
http://dreamgreanteam.ditismijnteam.nl/images/thumbs/495×280/team_afbeeldingen/dreamgreanteam/foto_14534_1240247489.jpg
Trevor Matrix
May 29, 2015 at 10:14
Isn’t that Rince in the pic. Nr 30?
Thats_how_I_Troll
May 29, 2015 at 11:36
(refresh)
Trevor Matrix
May 29, 2015 at 11:39
Hee-hee-hee…
Pariah
May 29, 2015 at 10:14
Wow, Rince looks better as a teenager O_o
Trevor Matrix
May 29, 2015 at 10:29
Just love the way NR 8 is trying to edge away from him. Also that slightly worried look…
PoisonedBelial
May 29, 2015 at 10:14
Why in the shit would a wild ginger appear in green?
(This ginger wears black constantly, like a ninja carrot)
HairyEwok
May 29, 2015 at 10:15
He’s the trump card. You know steal your soul and such if you don’t purchase the hardware.
PoisonedBelial
May 29, 2015 at 10:16
We don’t steal souls…
Just gf’s and wives 😛 (Coz nobody can resist our ginger allure)
Hammersteyn
May 29, 2015 at 10:18
Irish?
PoisonedBelial
May 29, 2015 at 10:20
No… but my grandfather was an O’Rielly!
So I consider myself part Irish.
Speciality – Drunken Monkey style! (well, if I drank that is. I’m a terrible half Irish monster)
HairyEwok
May 29, 2015 at 10:22
O’Rielly now? XD Ok this is getting out of hand somebody please stop this ewok.
PoisonedBelial
May 29, 2015 at 10:24
No more speaking about gingers!!!
Blood Emperor Trevor
May 29, 2015 at 10:47
They’re all pretty weaselly, now that you mention it. :/
Matthew Holliday
May 29, 2015 at 11:32
its nice that they try.
having tried a previous version of their APUs, its alot easier to understand…
a 3.8ghz quadcore that gets outperformed by a 2.5ghz i3 that costs about the same…
Pariah
May 29, 2015 at 10:13
What’s that old adage? You get what you pay for, was it?
Blood Emperor Trevor
May 29, 2015 at 10:20
Didn’t people pay for a 4gb 970? 😉
Pariah
May 29, 2015 at 10:33
And got more for their money than if they bought an AMD. Despite the controversy. #justsaying.
HairyEwok
May 29, 2015 at 10:14
They don’t say at what resolution and quality those online games will be played at though.
Admiral Chief's Adventure
May 29, 2015 at 10:21
Most likely better than any console
HairyEwok
May 29, 2015 at 10:23
#MasterRace #60FPS #1080p?
RinceTheElfRoot
May 29, 2015 at 10:21
Mandatory “Can it Play…” I can’t go through it it, I just can’t!
Trevor Matrix
May 29, 2015 at 10:31
Can it Play in Zuma’s Firepool?
Matthew Holliday
May 29, 2015 at 11:28
tbh, the simplest answer with this APU is “probably not”
if the previous iterations are anything to go on.
Thats_how_I_Troll
May 29, 2015 at 11:41
…
Kikmi
May 29, 2015 at 10:31
Good on team Red.
Matthew Holliday
May 29, 2015 at 11:22
had the 5800k APU previously, doesnt even compare to the i5 though.
the price was the only thing it had going for it.
integrated graphics werent exactly stellar either.
MHBGT
May 30, 2015 at 20:59
You are going to have to make a correction in your article. There is no way they can package HD7870-level graphics into any APU today. I own an HD7870, its huge.
According to your linked source: It’s R7-level graphics, not HD7870. Even AMD compares this APU to an i3 CPU +Geforce GT740 GPU.