Conclusion - part 2

The features that make this card unique and that will set the basis for the next solutions on this same architecture are the DirectX 11 API support, that will be used in future Windows 7/Vista compatible games; the advanced multi-monitor support present in the ATI Eyefinity brand and the noticeable power of the OpenCL and Compute Shader technologies, that will finally bring a benefit to every sector, both the 3D Graphics and acceleration of other applications.

Also present are the video acceleration features. The Radeon HD 5870 integrates the UVD 2 engine that accelerates high-definition video influx in a hardware level, and a 7.1 channel audio controller that guarantees the maximum compatibility with the HDCP contents specifications.