Could 2010 be a year AMD poses the genuine hazard to Intel upon a laptop front? Well, you know which gossip which it’s gonna be powering 109 brand-new laptops? Not usually is which loyal, though it’s additionally going to be in 26 some-more skinny as well as light systems. Frankly, we’re not all which astounded, quite given it’s been no outrageous tip which AMD’s had the garland of brand-new processors floating about — a little of that have been anticipating homes in brand-new HP, Lenovo, Acer, as well as Dell laptops. Thankfully, a silicon heavyweight is eventually divulgence a source of all this mojo by pity sum about these strong, nonetheless appetite fit slabs of silicon. Up initial is a Ultrathin height (codenamed “Nile”), that right away includes a brand-new 23w Turion II Neo dual-core, Athlon II Neo dual-core, as well as Athlon II Neo processors — there’s time speed as well as TDP specifics of any in a art studio, if that’s your arrange of thing. To be found in 11- to 13- in. laptops similar to HP’s dm1 as well as Acer’s Aspire One 721, a CPUs can be joined with ATI Radeon HD 5400 or Radeon 4200 integrated graphics options, not to discuss DDR3 as well as Direct X 10.1 await. The greatest shift? Apparently, a line up has been softened in conditions of battery holdup as well as thermals, as well as AMD’s earnest over eight hours of use when entirely charged. Given which battery holdup as well as feverishness were the greatest issues with a prior Neo processors, we’re happy to see those complaint areas being addressed, though we’ll hold it when you unequivocally exam a little of these bad boys in a nearby destiny.

On a mainstream side of things, AMD continues to squeeze desktop energy into the Athlon II dual-core, Athlon Turion II dual-core, Phenom II twin-, three times- as well as quad-core processors. There’s 12 brand-new chips in all, though a tip of a line 2.3GHz quad-core Phenom II Black Edition X920 is really a many luscious, as well as should give a little Core i7 rigs the run for their income. Obviously those absolute CPUs can all be interconnected with ATI’s Radeon HD 4500 or aloft dissimilar graphics (which will await Direct X11) or the lower-end Radeon 4200 integrated graphics choice. Because AMD right away likes to make use of elementary conditions with the Vision branding, it didn’t yield any tough benchmark numbers, though it promises 80 percent smoother gaming opening than allied rival mainstream systems, as well as 30 percent longer battery holdup than AMD’s prior era of processors. Hit a mangle for a full presser, as well as click upon by a art studio for the closer look during a technical sum. AMD 2010 Vision Ultrathin as well as Mainstream height slides

Show full PR textPC Manufacturers Double Number of Notebook Platforms which Feature PROPHESY Technology from AMD[i]

AMD Refreshes Notebook Platforms as well as Introduces PROPHESY Technology for Desktop PCs

Thirty Percent More Ultrathin Notebooks as well as 109 New Mainstream Notebooks Based upon PROPHESY Technology Scheduled to Arrive in Time for Back-to-School Buyers[ii]

CANNES, France – May 12, 2010 – From a Cannes Film Festival AMD (NYSE: AMD) currently voiced the finish modernise of the desktop as well as cover platforms formed upon PROPHESY Technology for consumer as well as blurb business. Ahead of a greatest shopping cycle of a year, a brand-new cover platforms suggest up to 8 hours of battery holdup whilst delivering an superb visible knowledge during the good cost for a mainstream as well as ultrathin markets.[iii]

“With PROPHESY Technology from AMD, you have been eventually joining how people make use of their PCs with a approach people purchase them,” pronounced Nigel Dessau, comparison clamp boss as well as arch marketing military officer of AMD. “Today, after small some-more than 200 days in marketplace, the partners have been introducing some-more VISION-based PCs than ever prior to; the covenant to both a competitiveness of AMD height record as well as a made easy selling proceed.”

Introduced in October 2009, PROPHESY Technology from AMD simplifies a PERSONAL COMPUTER shopping routine during a indicate of sale by focusing upon how consumers make use of PCs, rather than than relying on a treacherous “speeds as well as feeds” technical specifications which most people find formidable to assimilate. PROPHESY additionally denotes a absolute visible knowledge AMD systems capacitate; an critical underline as some-more consumers make use of their computers as party hubs for pity photos, song as well as videos with friends as well as family, examination TV as well as HD videos, as well as personification games.

AMD 2010 Mainstream as well as Ultrathin Notebook Platforms
In 2009, 96 million people worldwide paid for PCs for party purposes.[iv] The AMD 2010 Mainstream Notebook Platform lets consumers suffer their cinema, song as well as games in overwhelming tone as well as distinctness, seamlessly bond with friends upon amicable networks, as well as revise videos as well as photos. The 2010 Ultrathin Notebook Platform creates it probable for consumers to suffer the full-featured PERSONAL COMPUTER knowledge, together with HD playback, in neat as well as affordable notebooks which can broach up to 8 hours of battery holdup. Examples of a benefits a platforms yield to consumers embody a following:
In contrast with HQV 2.0, the VISION-based complement with AMD integrated graphics completed the video knowledge measure roughly 2x which of the allied Intel-based complement. Additionally, the VISION-based complement with AMD dissimilar graphics scored 50% improved than the allied Intel-based complement with Nvidia dissimilar graphics. [v]Enjoy photos with larger tone, distinctness as well as clarification by cleaning up photos up to 20 percent faster with Adobe Photoshop Elements 8 than competing mainstream notebooks.[vi]Transfer party quick as well as modify DVDs to play upon diversion consoles in up to 37 percent reduction time than the allied rival mainstream notebook.[vii]Experience up to 80 percent smoother gaming opening in Call of Duty® 4: Modern Warfare™, compared to the allied rival mainstream system.[viii]
AMD 2010 Desktop Platform
AMD’s brand-new mainstream as well as fan desktop platforms have been written to broach higher opening whilst alleviating nonessential spending compared with competing platforms. The brand-new platforms have been extended with a ultimate graphics record for overwhelming HD digital media as well as immersive 3D party, as well as multi-core opening for seamless multi-tasking, together with a brand-new six-core AMD Phenom™ II X6 processor. Examples of a benefits a platforms yield to consumers embody a following:
Share cinema with friends 30 percent faster than with allied competing PCs.[ix]Organize digital libraries 40 percent faster, regulating facial approval to specify photos, than competing desktop PCs.[x]Build a finish AMD-based complement featuring a AMD Phenom™ II X6 processor with all a required components and guard for reduction than a cost of the competition’s usually six-core desktop processor.[xi] Systems featuring these cover as well as desktop platforms with PROPHESY Technology from AMD will be accessible commencement today as well as by a finish of a year from strange apparatus manufacturers (OEM) as well as System Integrators together with Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, MSI andToshiba.

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[1] In 2009 PERSONAL COMPUTER manufacturers launched 60 platforms (40 Mainstream as well as 20 Ultrathin) formed upon PROPHESY Technology from AMD. In 2010 PERSONAL COMPUTER manufacturers have been rising up to 135 brand-new VISION-based platforms (109 Mainstream as well as 26 Ultrathin); some-more than dual what they launched in 2009.

[1] In 2009 PERSONAL COMPUTER manufactures launched 20 Ultrathin notebooks formed upon PROPHESY Technology from AMD as well as in 2010 they have been rising up to 26 brand-new platofrms, the 30 percent enlarge.

[1] Based upon AMD opening lab exam formula, using the 2010 AMD Mainstream anxiety complement (Rev 04) with an AMD Turion™ II 25W, S1g4 processor, 2×2GB DDR4 800MHz complement memory, ATI Mobility Radeon™ 4250 graphics with internal fram aegis (64MB), 14.1″ LCD arrangement with LED backlight, 250GB Hitatchi HTS545025B9A300 5400rpm tough expostulate with the 62.16 Whr lithium ion battery container. System played the DVD film for 249 mins (4h 09m) as well as the Blu-Ray DVD for 183 mins (3h 03m). Active time formed upon using FutureMark® 3DMark® 06 looped benchmark exam – complement ran for 161 mins (2h 41m). “Resting” time formed upon using BAPCO MobileMark® 2007 “Productivity” exam – complement ran for 421 mins (7h 1m).

In contrast conducted by AMD opening labs in February 2010 a 2010 Ultrathin height anxiety pattern “Nile” demonstrated up to 483 mins (8h 3m) upon BAPCO MobileMark® 2007 “Productivity” exam as “lazy” metric as well as 223 mins (3h 43m) as an “active” metric regulating FutureMark® 3DMark® 06 looped benchmark exam. This proof shows a capability to yield “lazy” battery holdup for up to the full 8-hour work day or “all day” battery holdup.

[1] Source: John Peddie Research, 2009

[1] HQV 2.0 is the apparatus used by AMD to weigh video playback peculiarity. HQV 2.0 provides visible feedback for scoring by a AMD reviewer. Scores might change formed upon a ability as well as perspective of a reviewer. All tests achieved in AMD opening labs using HQV 2.0. COMPARISION TO INTEL COMPLEMENT: System configurations embody an AMD 2010 mainstream cover anxiety pattern with an AMD Phenom™ II N830 (3C, 2.1G, 1.5M) Triple-core processor as well as ATI Mobility Radeon™ 4250 graphics, 4GB (2 x 2GB DDR3-1333 memory), Microsoft® Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit as well as an outmost 24″ outmost guard during the fortitude of 1920×1080. The allied Intel-based complement was versed with the Core i3-330M (2C, 2.13G, 3M) dual-core processor, Intel HD graphics 4GB (2×2GB DDR2-1066), Microsoft® Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit, as well as an outmost 24″ outmost guard during the fortitude of 1920×1080. The AMD complement scored 167 whilst a Intel complement scored 86. COMPARISON TO INTEL/NVIDIA COMPLEMENT: Tests achieved in AMD opening labs using HQV 2.0. System configurations embody an AMD 2010 mainstream cover anxiety pattern with an AMD Phenom™ II N930 (4C, 2.0G, 2M) Quad-core processor as well as ATI Mobility Radeon™ 5650 graphics, 4GB (2 x 2GB DDR3-1333 memory), Microsoft® Windows 7 Ultimate 64 as well as an outmost 24″ outmost guard during the fortitude of 1920×1080. The allied Intel-based complement was versed with the Core i5-520M (2C, 2.40G, 3M) dual-core processor, NVIDIA GeForce GT 320M graphics, 4GB (2×2GB DDR2-1066), Microsoft® Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit, as well as an outmost 24″ outmost guard during the fortitude of 1920×1080. The AMD complement scored 181 whilst a Intel complement scored 132.

[1] Clean up your photos up to 20% faster with Adobe Photoshop Elements 8: Using Adobe Photoshop Elements 8 of requesting filters to JPG files, a AMD height finished a exam in 38 seconds whilst a Intel height finished a exam in 47 seconds. Based upon AMD opening lab exam formula, a AMD Mainstream Notebook height enclosed an AMD Phenom™ II N620 (2.8GHz, 2MB L2) Dual-core processor, ATI Mobility Radeon™ 5470 HD Premium Graphics 512MB (Drivers: AMD 8.712.0.0), 4GB (2×2GB) complement memory, Hitachi HTS545025B9A300 tough hoop as well as using Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit. The competing complement was an Intel Sony Vaio VPCCW23FX/R featuring Intel Core i3-330M (2C, 2.13G, 3M) dual-core processor, NVIDIA Geforce GT310M256MB (drivers NVIDIA 8.16.11.8783), 4GB (2×2GB) tough hoop as well as runningMicrosoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit.

[1] Convert the DVD to play upon your diversion console in up to 37% reduction time than the allied rival cover: Using Cyberlink MediaShow Espresso to modify the DVD D1 record of 720×480 fortitude in MP2, 9Mbit during 48KHz AC3 audio, using 29.97 frames per second as well as the generation of 5:15, to a PS3 video shave using during 1280×720 fortitude in H.264 during 11.04 Mb/s. The AMD height finished a acclimatisation in 273 sec vs. a Intel height completing a exam in 434 sec. AMD complement is an AMD Mainstream Notebook Platform – PROPHESY Ultimate featuring AMD Phenom™ II N930 (2.0GHz, 2MB L2) Quad-core processor, ATI Mobility Radeon™ 5650 HD Premium Graphics, 1GB, AMD 8.712.0.0, Samsung M471B5673EH1-CH9 complement memory, Hitachi HTS545025B9A300 tough hoop as well as using Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit. Competing complement was an Intel – HP DV6T-2100 featuring Intel Core i5-520M (2C, 2.40G, 3M) dual-core processor,NVIDIA Geforce GT320M 256MB (Driver: NVIDIA 8.16.11.8817), Samsung M471B5673EH1-CF8 complement memory, Hitachi HTS545025B9A300 tough hoop as well as using Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit.

[1] Experience up to 80% smoother gaming opening in Call of Duty 4, compared to the allied rival ultrathin complement: Based upon assorted gaming tests. In Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare using during 1680×1050x32 2xAA 8xAF quality=extra, a AMD height scored 33.2 22 fps vs. a Intel height scoring 18.4 fps. AMD complement is an AMD Mainstream Notebook Platform – PROPHESY Ultimate featuring AMD Phenom™ II N930 (2.0GHz, 2MB L2) Quad-core processor, ATI Mobility Radeon™ 5650 HD Premium Graphics, 1GB, AMD 8.712.0.0, Samsung M471B5673EH1-CH9 complement memory, Hitachi HTS545025B9A300 tough hoop as well as using Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit. Competing complement was an Intel – HP DV6T-2100 featuring Intel Core i5-520M (2C, 2.40G, 3M) dual-core processor, NVIDIA Geforce GT320M 256MB (Driver: NVIDIA 8.16.11.8817), Samsung M471B5673EH1-CF8 complement memory, Hitachi HTS545025B9A300 tough hoop as well as using Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit.

[1] Using Sony Vegas Pro to modify the AVC HD record during 1920×1080 fortitude, 13Mbit VBR as well as 48KHz AC3 audio, 23.976 frames per second using the generation of 5:37 to the YouTube video using during 480×360 fortitude, 2Mbit bitrate as well as 48KHz 128k audio. The AMD height converted a video in 271 seconds vs. a Intel height completing a acclimatisation in 405 seconds. The 2010 Vision Premium desktop consisted of an AMD Athlon II X4 640 CPU, MSI ATI Radeon HD 5450 graphics, AMD 800/SB810 w/NEC_USB 3.0 chipset with Microsoft DirectX 11 using upon Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit, setup 7600. The competitor’s desktop consisted of an Intel Core i3 540 CPU, MSI ATI Radeon HD 5450 graphics, Intel Q57 chipset with chipset with Microsoft DirectX 11 using upon Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit, setup 7600.

[1] Using Media Show’s facial approval underline to routine 1035 images a AMD height finished a research in 152 seconds vs. a Intel height completing a research in 257 seconds. The 2010 Vision Black desktop consisted of an AMD Phenom II X6 1090T CPU, Sapphire ATI Radeon HD 5870 graphics, AMD 800/SB810 w/NEC_USB 3.0 chipset with Microsoft DirectX 11 using upon Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit, setup 7600. The competitor’s desktop consisted of an Intel Core i7 930 CPU, Sapphire ATI Radeon HD 5870 graphics, Intel X58 / Intel ICH10R chipset with Microsoft DirectX 11 using upon Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit, setup 7600.

[1] AMD-based complement price = ~$925. Intel Core i7 980X six-core processor = $1049.99. Pricing formed upon rival MSRP averages of: AMD Phenom II X6 1055T processor ($204.99), AM3 motherboard (~$100), 4G DDR3 1333 memory (~$100), ATI Radeon HD 5670 (~$100) graphics, tough expostulate (7200 rpm) (~$50), framework (~$50), energy supply section (~$100), customary 24″ 1080P LCD (~ $220), as advertised upon www.newegg.com upon 5/10/2010. Intel Core i7 six-core cost as advertised upon www.newegg.com upon 5/10/2010. All prices theme to shift.