Press Release
- 2004
Enthusiasts get top 3DMark05 scores with ATI’s graphics cards
Thursday September
30, 2004
MARKHAM, ON – Computer enthusiasts put their graphics cards
to the test yesterday when FutureMark launched its new 3DMark05
benchmark and a clear leader quickly emerged. The Radeon® X800
XT Platinum Edition from ATI Technologies Inc. (TSX:ATY, NASDAQ:ATYT)
delivered the highest performance on the new DirectX® 9 benchmark
of any currently shipping product, once again demonstrating it
is the best graphics card for customers who want excellent performance
in 3D applications today and down the road. But it is not just
about the high end - ATI cards hold considerable leads in 3DMark05
performance at every level.
Using a standard Radeon X800 XT Platinum Edition with FutureMark
approved drivers, third party testers at sites like www.driverheaven.net have scored over 5800 points in the new 3DMark05 benchmark, revealing
the Radeon X800 to be more than 20% faster than its nearest competitor.
Hardcore overclockers are also using their Radeon X800 XT cards
to achieve unbelievably high scores. Sami Mäkinen, a well
known overclocker, achieved a high score of 8250 earlier today
(service.futuremark.com/compare?3dm05=38454 ).
“3DMark05 stresses our graphics cards beyond the means
of today’s games, so customers look to performance in this
application as an indicator of how our cards will perform in
next-generation games,” said Rick Bergman, Senior Vice
President, PC Business Unit, ATI Technologies Inc. “The
results clearly indicate that the Radeon X800 is an excellent
choice for gamers who want the ultimate gaming experience.”
Radeon X800 products are currently shipping through OEMs, system
integrators and retailers around the world. For more information
on ATI’s products please visit www.ati.com
Copyright 2004 ATI
Technologies Inc. All rights reserved. ATI and ATI product and product feature
names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of ATI Technologies Inc.
All other company and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks
of their respective owners. Features, pricing, availability and specifications
are subject to change without notice.
About ATI Technologies
ATI Technologies Inc. is a world leader in the design and
manufacture of innovative 3D graphics and digital media silicon
solutions. An industry pioneer since 1985, ATI is the world’s
foremost visual processor unit (GPU) provider and is dedicated
to deliver leading-edge performance solutions for the full range
of PC and Mac desktop and notebook platforms, workstation, set-top
and digital television, game console and handheld markets. With
2003 revenues in excess of US $1.3 billion, ATI has more than
2,700 employees in the Americas, Europe and Asia. ATI common
shares trade on NASDAQ (ATYT) and the Toronto Stock Exchange
(ATY).
Contact Information
For media or industry analyst support, visit our Web site at
http://www.ati.com .
Other ATI Contacts:
Tenille Kennedy, Senior Consultant, Porter Novelli Canada, at
(416) 422-7163 or tenille.kennedy@porternovelli.com
For media inquiries:
Patricia Mikula, Public Relations Manager,
ATI Technologies Inc., at
(905) 882-2600, Ext. 8809 or pmikula@ati.com
For investor relations support, please contact:
Janet Craig, Director, Investor Relations, ATI Technologies Inc.,
at (905) 882-2600, Ext. 2631 or janet@ati.com
