2GH Intel Atom? Wow.
So Intel has unveiled the next-generation Atom processors, and this has me quite excited: these new chips can have speeds up to 2GH.
Intel also announced two new Atom processors for MIDs: the Z550 and Z515. The Z550 extends the performance of the MID product line to 2GHz with Intel Hyperthreading technology support, setting a new standard for the highest performance processor in the under-3-watt power envelope. The Z515 incorporates the new Intel® Burst Performance Technology (Intel BPT), which enables the processor to run at 1.2GHz when performance is needed in existing small and sleek MID form factors.
I can’t wait to see what new netbooks manufacturers are going to make with these new babies.
April 13th, 2009 at 12:27 pm
Ok, so what’s the difference in this new BPT and the current Centrino speedstep?
My AAO-150 using Ubuntu operates at 800Mhz and automatically kicks into 1.6Ghz mode when required.
Z515 Meh! on the other hand I am looking forward to seeing Netbooks with the Z550.