AMD has announced the launch of the fastest graphics card in the world, the AMD Radeon HD 6990, packing so much raw performance it delivered a new single graphics card world record score of P11865 in the industry standard 3DMark11 benchmark.

 AMD Radeon HD 6990 graphics cards are now available in select models starting at  44990/- + taxes. In India the product is available across outlets of Aditya Infotech (Sapphire) and Rashi Peripherals (XFX).

 “Packing more raw performance than any consumer graphics card ever created, the AMD Radeon HD 6990 provides the latest for the ultimate gaming advantage,” said Matt Skynner, corporate vice president and general manager, GPU division, AMD. “Coupled with AMD Eyefinity multi-display technology, AMD PowerTune power management and AMD HD3D, this card is so powerful it can take on even the most demanding ultra-enthusiast tasks.”

 “The launch of AMD’s Radeon 6990, the fastest graphics card in the world is one more proof point of AMD’s technology and market leadership in the graphics arena which is increasingly driving the PC world,” said Ravi Swaminathan MD and VP Sales & Marketing, AMD South Asia. “As graphics takes an increasingly central position in computing, AMD is setting new and unmatched benchmarks to create the most vivid and natural computing experience.”