Atoms are 32 bit? I would think that after the spanking AMD gave Intel that forced them to make the X86 a 64 bit version and also abandon the unloved and problematic Itanium, they would make only 64 bit chips going forward. Except for maybe embedded apps???
Anyone know the scoop?
Just the netbook ones, which is all that really matters since the desktop ones aren’t that popular. But yes the net book ones have the 64 bit extensions disabled and they are somewhere between the P5 and P6 in power and architecture.AMD wants to release a low power(1-2 watts I believe) version of their Athlon, and Athlon 64 chips which if they can will spank the Atom. I do have a feeling though that Intel will have an answer, and fast, if AMD does that.
Not sure...but I think there has been additional announcements from Intel regarding the Atom Processor since July 2008.
The technology used in the Atom is known as “in order micro-architecture” and supports both 32 bit and 64 bit applications.
Also...
There are currently three different types of Atom processor available: the Z5 series for Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs), the N270 for cheaper notebooks (Netbooks) and the 230 for embedded desktop boards (Nettops).
Not sure when Intel announced this addition...but here is the link to their website :
Intel® Atom™ Processor Z530 (512K Cache, 1.60 GHz, 533 MHz FSB)
I see a 230 and 330 in the
SYSMark 2007 - Overall
But NO 530....