AMD has today announced that the new ATI Radeon HD 3870 will be available for both the PC and the Mac. According to AMD the graphics card is "designed exclusively for Apple's Mac Pro systems."
“AMD is introducing the ATI Radeon HD 3870 Mac & PC Edition to enhance the Mac experience to maximum levels of 3D gaming and HD performance,” said Matt Skynner, vice president of marketing, Graphics Products Group, AMD. “Mac users demand the best when it comes to HD graphics performance, and the ATI Radeon 3870 Mac & PC Edition is designed to meet and exceed that need by delivering The Ultimate Visual Experience™ to our customers’ displays.”
Delivers More Power for Professional Applications
Superior performance and visual quality make the ATI Radeon HD 3870 Mac & PC Edition ideal for creative and professional applications on Apple Mac Pro systems, including Aperture™, Motion and Final Cut Studio®. Users can take advantage of the latest graphics features and drive productivity at an extraordinary price.
The graphics card which features two dual-link DVI ports, 512 MB of GDDR4 graphics memory, and 320 stream processors is expected to be available in late-June for a manufacturer’s suggested retail price $219.