From InfoWorld: Advanced Micro Devices hopes its latest Mullins tablet processor will find acceptance after three failed predecessors and a handful of unsuccessful devices.
AMD's three new Mullins chips -- identified by the Micro suffix, such as A10 Micro-6700T-- are targeted at low-power laptops and detachable screen models. AMD also announced new laptop chips code-named Beema on Tuesday.
Tablets will be faster, have better graphics and deliver longer battery life with Mullins, AMD said. AMD is boasting two times better graphics and performance-per-watt compared to its predecessor. Power consumption has been slashed to 4.5 watts and less, while older tablet chips consumed no less than 8 watts.
Beema, like Mullins, is based on the Puma+ microarchitecture, which is an improved version of the Jaguar core. Beema consumes a maximum of 15 watts of power, which is 10 watts less than its predecessor. The chip boasts incremental CPU performance and graphics improvements.
AMD has said that tablets, laptops and hybrids based on the new chips will start shipping during the second half of this year.
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