AMD FireStream stream processors deliver all of the parallel processing power of the GPU to compute-intensive applications for scientists, engineers and consumers. Delivering 1.2 TFLOPS, developers can dramatically increase the performance of their data parallel applications.

ATI Stream technology is a set of advanced hardware and software technologies that enable AMD graphics processors (GPU), working in concert with the system’s central processor (CPU), to accelerate many applications beyond just graphics. This enables better balanced platforms capable of running demanding computing tasks faster than ever.

Along with leading third party industry partners and academic institutions worldwide, AMD is building a complete ATI Stream computing ecosystem, one that delivers the performance, applications, software and tools necessary to turn AMD's low-cost application acceleration vision into reality.

Characteristics of GPU acceleration:

• Enable new applications on new architectures
• Parallel problems other than graphics that map well on GPU architecture
• Transition from fixed function to programmable pipelines
• Various proof points in research and industry under the name GPGPU

AMD FireStream GPU compute processors offer a number of benefits to commercial applications; particularly, applications that are highly parallelizable. The table below lists many features and corresponding benefits of the AMD FireStream™ product line. You can also visit the individual product pages for each member of the AMD FireStream™ product line for more information

Our ATI Stream software stack offers a complete top-down programming model ranging from the easily accessible Brook+, our implementation of the popular open source C-like Brook GPU programming language, to lower level performance tuning through our CAL (Compute Abstraction Layer) and IL (Intermediate Language) interfaces.

AMD FireStream 9270 GPU Processor

The AMD FireStream product line provides the industry's first double-precision floating point capability on a GPU. The AMD FireStream 9270 is our next generation DP-FP product. With 2GB GDDR5 memory on board and single-precision performance of 1.2 TFLOPS and double precision performance of 240 GFLOPS, the FireStream 9270 is ideal for the most demanding compute-intensive, data-parallel tasks.

Using ground-breaking 55nm process technology, even this large-memory board consumes less than 220 watts peak (160 watts typical), making it easy to deploy in a variety of server and workstation packages.

• Double Precision Floating Point - The FireStream 9270 supports double precision floating point operations in hardware
• High Performance per Watt - Over 5 GFLOPS per watt of single precision performance potential
• Open Systems - Familiar 32 and 64 bit Linux and Microsoft® Windows® environments and High level tools from multiple 3rd party developers
• Multiple Software Entry Points - C-like development environment via extensions to open source Brook+ and Low level access to hardware via open IL and ISA specifications in AMD Stream's CAL
• Scalable Solutions - Stream software supports multiple GPUs per system
• Commodity Components - FireStream leverages commodity GPU components designed for PC gamers resulting in a reliable GPU and memory roadmap

• Number of GPUs - 1
• Stream Cores - 800
• Peak compute rate - 1.2 TFLOPS (single), 240 GFLOPS (double)
• Dloating point formats - IEEE single & double precision
• GPU local memory - 2GB GDDR5 SDRAM
• Memory interface 256-bit @ 850 MHz
• Peak memory bandwidth - 108.8 GB/s
• System interface - PCIe x16 Gen 2
• Auxiliary power connectors - Two 6-pin
• Power consumption - 160 watts typical, <220 watts peak
• Board dimensions - 4.376” x 9.5” (111.15 x 241.3 mm), dual-slot
• Thermal solution - Active fan-sink

AMD FireStream 9250 GPU Processor

The AMD FireStream product line provides the industry's first double-precision floating point capability on a GPU. The AMD FireStream 9270 is our next generation DP-FP product. With 2GB GDDR5 memory on board and single-precision performance of 1.2 TFLOPS and double precision performance of 240 GFLOPS, the FireStream 9270 is ideal for the most demanding compute-intensive, data-parallel tasks.

Using ground-breaking 55nm process technology, even this large-memory board consumes less than 220 watts peak (160 watts typical), making it easy to deploy in a variety of server and workstation packages.

• Double Precision Floating Point - The FireStream 9250 supports double precision floating point operations in hardware
• High Performance per Watt - Over 8 GFLOPS per watt of single precision performance potential
• Open Systems - Familiar 32 and 64 bit Linux and Microsoft® Windows® environments and High level tools from multiple 3rd party developers
• Multiple Software Entry Points - C-like development environment via extensions to open source Brook+ and Low level access to hardware via open IL and ISA specifications in AMD Stream's CAL
• Scalable Solutions - Stream software supports multiple GPUs per system
• Commodity Components - FireStream leverages commodity GPU components designed for PC gamers resulting in a reliable GPU and memory roadmap

• 1GB on-board GDDR3 memory
• Memory export
• Double precision floating point support
• 120W power consumption; 55nm process
• Asynchronous DMA
• PCIe 2.0 x16 interface
• BIOS settings optimized for stream processing
• API and OS Support
• Open system approach with ATI Stream SDK

Supermicro SS6016GT-TF GPU-Integrated Server for AMD FireStream GPU Processor Cards

The SS6016GT GPU Supercomputing Servers establish Supermicro as the true global IT hardware leader in server architecture, performance, and Green computing. Generating massively parallel processing power and unrivaled networking flexibility with two double-width GPUs, up to 5 expansion slots or with InfiniBand networking options, in a 1U form factor, the SS6016GT is performance and quality optimized for the most computationally-intensive applications. Supermicro’s unique server designs with Gold Level power supplies, energy-saving motherboards and enterprise class server management optimize cooling for even the most demanding applications, providing the perfect technology platform for these impressive GPU Supercomputing Servers.

• Dual Quad/Dual-Core Intel Xeon processors 5500 series
• Intel® 5520 chipset with QPI up to 6.4GT/s
• Up to 96GB of Reg. ECC DDR3 DIMM 1333/1066/800 MHz SDRAM
• 2x AMD FireStream GPU Processors - PCI-E 2.0 x4 (in x16 slot - Low-Profile)
• 3x hot-swap 3.5" drive bays
• Matrox G200eW graphics controller
• 8x counter-rotating fans with optimal fan speed control
• IPMI 2.0 with virtual media over LAN and KVM-ove-LAN
• Dual LAN with Intel 82576 Gigabit Ethernet controller
• 1400W high-efficiency Gold Level (93%) Power Supply with PMbus