Report an Error
AMD Amethyst
Amethyst
Amethyst PRO
E8950
Block Diagram
AMD's Amethyst GPU uses the GCN 3.0 architecture and is made using a 28 nm production process at TSMC. With a die size of 366 mm² and a transistor count of 5,000 million it is a large chip. Amethyst supports DirectX 12 (Feature Level 12_0). For GPU compute applications, OpenCL version 2.1 can be used. It features 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units and 32 ROPs.
Further reading:GCN 3.0 Instruction Set Architecture
Graphics Processor
- Released
- Nov 23rd, 2014
- GPU Name
- Amethyst
- Desktop Variant
- Tonga / Antigua
- Generation
- Volcanic Islands
- Architecture
- GCN 3.0
- Foundry
- TSMC
- Process Size
- 28 nm
- Transistors
- 5,000 million
- Density
- 13.7M / mm²
- Die Size
- 366 mm²
Graphics Features
- DirectX
- 12(12_0)
- OpenGL
- 4.6
- OpenCL
- 2.1
- Vulkan
- 1.2.170
- Shader Model
- 6.5
- WDDM
- 2.7
- Compute
- GFX8 (gfx802)
- DCE
- 10.0
- UVD
- 5.0
- VCE
- 3.0
- SDMA
- 3.0.0
- CLRX
- GCN 1.2.0
Render Config
- Shading Units
- 2048
- TMUs
- 128
- ROPs
- 32
- Compute Units
- 32
- Z-Stencil
- 128
- ACEs
- 8
- GEs
- 4
- L1 Cache
- 16 KB per CU
- L2 Cache
- 512 KB
- Max. TDP
- 250 W
All GCN 3.0 GPUs
AMD GPU Architecture History
- 2027RDNA 5.0
- 2025RDNA 4.0
- 2024-2025RDNA 3.5
- 2023-2025CDNA 3.0
- 2022-2026RDNA 3.0
- 2021CDNA 2.0
- 2020CDNA 1.0
- 2020-2025RDNA 2.0
- 2019-2020RDNA 1.0
- 2018-2022GCN 5.1
- 2017-2020GCN 5.0
- 2016-2020GCN 4.0
- 2014-2019GCN 3.0
- 2013-2017GCN 2.0
- 2012-2020GCN 1.0
- 2010-2013TeraScale 3
- 2009-2015TeraScale 2
- 2005-2013TeraScale
- 2005-2007Ultra-Threaded SE
Graphics cards using the AMD Amethyst GPU
| Name | Chip | Memory | Shaders | TMUs | ROPs | GPU Clock | Memory Clock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amethyst XT | 4 GB | 2048 | 128 | 32 | 850 MHz | 1362 MHz | |
| Amethyst XT | 4 GB | 2048 | 128 | 32 | 723 MHz | 1250 MHz | |
| Amethyst XT | 4 GB | 2048 | 128 | 32 | 723 MHz | 1250 MHz | |
| E8950 | 8 GB | 2048 | 128 | 32 | 735 MHz | 1500 MHz | |
| Amethyst XT GL | 4 GB | 2048 | 128 | 32 | 723 MHz | 1250 MHz | |
| Amethyst XT | 4 GB | 2048 | 128 | 32 | 909 MHz | 1365 MHz | |
| Amethyst XT | 8 GB | 2048 | 128 | 32 | 723 MHz | 1250 MHz | |
| Amethyst XT | 8 GB | 2048 | 128 | 32 | 725 MHz | 1250 MHz | |
| Amethyst PRO | 2 GB | 1792 | 112 | 32 | 834 MHz | 1365 MHz | |
| Amethyst XT | 8 GB | 2048 | 128 | 32 | 723 MHz | 1250 MHz |
Amethyst GPU Notes
| Generation: Volcanic Islands Desktop Variant: Tonga / Antigua Graphics/Compute: GFX8 (gfx802) Display Core Engine: 10.0 Unified Video Decoder: 5.0 Video Compression Engine: 3.0 System DMA: 3.0.0 CLRX: GCN 1.2.0 Latest Drivers: Windows 7: 64-bit: AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 22.6.1 Windows 8.1: 64-bit: Radeon Software: Crimson ReLive Edition 17.4.4 / 17.7.1 Windows 10: 64-bit: AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 22.6.1 |
Nov 29th, 2025 12:55 JSTchange timezone
Sign in /Register
New Forum Posts
- byApocalypseeWhat are you playing? (24591)
- byfreeagent245K vs 9600x, Intel better? (246)
- byBagerklestyneGPU Upgrade Decision Paralysis: RTX 4070 > 9070 XT (48)
- byg0ketsuNVIDIA Driver 595.02 from windows update. (9)
- byDarmok N JaladWindows 11 General Discussion (6551)
- bysanadanosaWould you consider moving away from Windows? (213)
- byshuffy_losysDisplay Issues with EVGA GForce GTX 1660 Super's DisplayPort Output (1)
- bySpace LynxI solved the power connector overheating problem on RTX 5000 series! LFG (silly mod) (12)
- byRock N Roll RebelLast game you purchased? (1012)
- bymayconhvabAAF Optimus Modded Driver For Windows 10 & Windows 11 - Only for Realtek HDAUDIO Chips (831)
Popular Reviews
- Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition (14, Gen 10) Review - Solid, Beautiful, Efficient
- MINISFORUM M1 Pro Review
- Corsair MP700 Pro XT 2 TB Review
- Ugreen NASync DH2300 Review
- AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Review - The Best Gaming Processor
- Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Elite X Ice Review
- AMD Radeon RX 7600 Review - For 1080p Gamers
- AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT Review
- AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D Review - Great for Gaming and Productivity
- G-Wolves Fenrir Asym 8K Review
TPU on YouTube
Controversial News Posts
- No More Game Optimizations for AMD Radeon RX 6000 and RX 5000, Still Part of Main Driver Branch(265)
- Valve Announces Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and Steam Controller(180)
- AMD Clarifies "Maintenance Mode" for Radeon RX 5000/6000 Series, First-Day Game Support Remains(160)
- Valve Claims Steam Machine Outperforms 70% of Current Gaming PCs(131)
- 12V-2×6 Power Connector Burns on Sapphire Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU(109)
- AMD FSR "Redstone" Arrives December 10, Exclusive to Radeon RX 9000 Series(105)
- Intel Officially Confirms AVX10.2 and APX Support in "Nova Lake"(87)
- Valve Will Set Steam Machine Price Like a Regular Gaming PC(87)