AMD announces special promotional offer for select AMD A-Series APU featuring Radeon™ Graphics and new SimCity™ PC game. AMD announced a special promotional offer that brings together the AMD A-Series APU, Radeon™ Graphics and the all new EA Maxis game, SimCity™, featuring unprecedented simulation with model-like worlds and details.  EA has delivered with compelling cityscapes and engaging challenges that are truly brought to life with the visual compute power from AMD A-Series and Radeon™ graphics.  It’s the gaming performance you expect from AMD.  The AMD APU advantage demonstrates AMD A-Series APU leadership in games, compute, and benchmark performance in comparison to the competition.  The accelerated performance of multicore CPU technology and the brilliance of premium AMD Radeon™ graphics technology come together in one chip resulting in significant performance wins.

 

See below for details about the performance of SimCity on AMD’s A8 APU[1]:

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AMD believes the collaboration with EA is an important milestone, as it validates our products and gaming strategy, but also gives us a platform to showcase the control and performance of the 2nd  generation AMD A-Series APU.  Details of the promotion that launch today[2]:

  • Buy select A8 and A10 AMD APU* from a participating retailer
  • Receive a Origin game code for SimCity
  • Promotion offer will read:  “Buy select* A-Series APU from participating retailers and get a  game code for SimCity."  *Select = A8 and A10

*Covers both locked and unlocked parts

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[1]Tests performed by AMD Benchmarking Labs.
  • AMD A8-5600K with AMD Radeon™ HD 7560D Graphics, 2x4 GB DDR3-1866, A85X, 1TB 7200 rpm HD, Windows 7 64bit.  Catalyst 12.8
  • Intel Core i3-3220 with HD 4000 graphics, 2x4 GB DDR3-1600, P67, 1TB 7200 rpm HD, Windows 7 64bit. Driver 8.15.10.2712
  • Intel Core i3-3220 with NV GT620 2GB DDR3, 2x4 GB DDR3-1600, P67, 1TB 7200 rpm HD, Windows 7 64bit. Driver 304.48
3DMark version as of March 6, 2013. SIMCITY tested with FRAPS at 720P with Medium settings and Low Lighting, Low Shadows on the game tutorial map.  SIMCITY version as of March 6, 2013.  Handbrake tested with 123 minute MPEG2, 1080P file converted to MKV. Handbrake nightly build 5269 version used.
[2] Get a Key Code for free download of SimCity (PC Game) accessed through the EA Origin® online gaming platform when you buy an eligible AMD A10 or A8 A-Series processor from a participating retailer between March 12, 2013 and either December 31, 2013 or when supply of Key Codes is exhausted, whichever occurs first.  Key Code must be used by March 12, 2014, after which the Key Code is void. LIMIT: One (1) free Key Code per game per person. Internet connection required. Internet connection fees may apply. You must be at least 17 years old to redeem this offer. Offer is subject to geographical limitations. See www.amd.com/simcityoffer for complete details.  Void in any jurisdiction where prohibited.  YOU MUST MEET THE MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT, WHICH VARIES BY TERRITORY, TO PLAY. EULAS AND ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.EA.COM/1/PRODUCT-EULAS. EA ONLINE PRIVACY POLICY AND TERMS OF SERVICE CAN BE FOUND AT www.ea.com.   EA MAY RETIRE ONLINE SERVICES AND ONLINE FEATURES AFTER 30 DAYS NOTICE POSTED ON www.ea.com/1/service-updates.  2013 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. All rights reserved. AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, Radeon, and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. All rights reserved.  2013 Electronic Arts Inc. EA, the EA logo, Maxis, the Maxis logo, and SimCity are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.   .