Graphics Processors Capable of Physics Processing – ATI

Vikingod · Oct 6, 2005, 08:01 PM

As AGEIA startup approaches actual introduction of its physics processors, graphics firm ATI Technologies says that its chips are already capable of processing physics and it is only a matter of time for the graphics giant to enable the capability on commercially shipped units.

Raja Kodouri, a senior architect at ATI Technologies told X-bit labs that the company’s graphics processors, including the RADEON 9700, which is the world’s first DirectX 9.0 graphics processing unit (GPU), are capable of processing arrays of vertexes, similar type of operation that AGEIA’s physics processing units (PPUs) can perform. The arrays of data should be processed using pixel shader processors within a chip, the architect said.
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[hobo]eclipse · Oct 6, 2005, 08:11 PM

i wouldnt doubt it, the way ATI are still unveiling new techniques to improve on image quality on ALL their cards that are 100% directX 9 compatible, even 2 generations back!

The_Neon_Cowboy · Oct 7, 2005, 06:38 AM

from http://www.beyond3d.com/

interesting stuff showing up aboutthe r520 processing power

**dj_stick** · Oct 7, 2005, 09:33 AM

this could be interesting

nForcer · Oct 7, 2005, 09:58 AM

Yeah that's sure nice - but since developers would have to code for that feature, its just 'there' till somebody decides to use it.

They can benchmark all they want, but it doesn't help current games and/or games being developed for the next 1-2 years. It might make a splash in 06-07 but that's assuming my first sentance becomes true.

Oct 6, 2005, 08:01 PM	#1
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	Graphics Processors Capable of Physics Processing – ATI As AGEIA startup approaches actual introduction of its physics processors, graphics firm ATI Technologies says that its chips are already capable of processing physics and it is only a matter of time for the graphics giant to enable the capability on commercially shipped units. Raja Kodouri, a senior architect at ATI Technologies told X-bit labs that the company’s graphics processors, including the RADEON 9700, which is the world’s first DirectX 9.0 graphics processing unit (GPU), are capable of processing arrays of vertexes, similar type of operation that AGEIA’s physics processing units (PPUs) can perform. The arrays of data should be processed using pixel shader processors within a chip, the architect said. __________ Read More / Source: X-bit labs

Oct 7, 2005, 06:38 AM	#3
The_Neon_Cowboy HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 16,009 Rep Power: 92 System Specs	from http://www.beyond3d.com/ interesting stuff showing up aboutthe r520 processing power __________________

Oct 6, 2005, 08:11 PM	#2
[hobo]eclipse ...just bummin 'round Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,907 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	i wouldnt doubt it, the way ATI are still unveiling new techniques to improve on image quality on ALL their cards that are 100% directX 9 compatible, even 2 generations back!

Oct 7, 2005, 09:58 AM	#5
nForcer Twice the fun! Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,404 Rep Power: 0	Yeah that's sure nice - but since developers would have to code for that feature, its just 'there' till somebody decides to use it. They can benchmark all they want, but it doesn't help current games and/or games being developed for the next 1-2 years. It might make a splash in 06-07 but that's assuming my first sentance becomes true.