We shared some stuff on the next generation Radeon series yesterday. The launch is slated for Q3 next year, but it largely depends on who gets the contract. TSMC and we might be looking at Q3 2010 launch, perhaps even on 28nm, while GlobalFoundries will need a bit more time, Q4 at best. The next generation is the first whole new architecture since the introduction of R600, which both R700 and R800 builds upon. Beta drivers have revealed a chip named R9xx, which points to that AMD has set the ASICs already, leaving tape-outs to occur in six months or so.
First the name Radeon 100 started circulating earlier this week, then we hear these Greek code-names we’re not sure what to make of (still pending confirmation). There are also three Island names circulating, but we’re not sure what to make of them: Cozumel, Ibiza and Kauai (party islands if you ask me). More information should appear soon, keep your eyes open.
Update: We haven’t seen these Island names in any driver, but to clarify we have updated the news post.
