Intel ships first dual-core Atom processor - bit-tech.net Forums

CardJoe · 22nd Sep 2008, 12:14

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/09...om-processor/1

Intel has announced that it is now shipping the dual-core 45nm Atom processor that was quietly introduced at the Intel Developer Forum in August.

proxess · 22nd Sep 2008, 12:31

Sounds very interesting! I'd like to see this on a netbook definitely!

Tyrmot · 22nd Sep 2008, 13:06

nettops? netbooks? deskbooks? where will it all end?!

Kúsař · 22nd Sep 2008, 13:11

"Dual-core atom". It should be called "Molecule"

Orionche · 22nd Sep 2008, 13:21

The hell does "nettop" mean? O.o Never heard of that term. :S

Stuey · 22nd Sep 2008, 13:36

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Originally Posted by Orionche

The hell does "nettop" mean? O.o Never heard of that term. :S

It's actually a very, VERY new classification of mini notebooks. Basically they're mini laptops like the Asus EEEPC and the such. At least half a dozen new products from various brands just launched, using the Intel Atom as their platform.

Desktop Atom processor and board combos are in the order of ~$75, so compact notebook versions aren't much costlier. Sooo with features scaled down - no optical drive, integrated graphics, small or solid state HDs, linux OS, small screens, mini-notes/nettops are quite cheap. BUT they're also not intended for heavy duty work or regular computer replacement, so they're dubbed 'nettops' since their implied usage is for brief or on-the-go internet access, as well as other light tasks such as emailing, word processing, etc.

Doyleyboy · 22nd Sep 2008, 14:36

@ Stuey.

"The chip giant says that the Atom 330 processor is specifically designed for nettops, which means weâ€™re unlikely to see one shoehorned into a netbook."

I think you're explaining the latter. I've no idea what a nettop is either.

LeMaltor · 22nd Sep 2008, 14:43

How's this chip perform, any benchmarks?

steveo_mcg · 22nd Sep 2008, 14:52

According to this they are the desktop equivalent of the the netbooks. Makes sense now i've seen it written down.

Tim S · 22nd Sep 2008, 18:02

Nettop / Netbook - think desktop / notebook.

Nettop is basically a desktop-based Internet browser.

robyholmes · 22nd Sep 2008, 18:03

Nettop is a Desktop PC only built for Internet Access and viewing files, like the Netbooks, but not mobile.

OleJ · 22nd Sep 2008, 18:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyrmot

nettops? netbooks? deskbooks? where will it all end?!

asstop? assbook?

All fun and pun aside does anyone know of any benchmarks yet? I'm waiting anxiously to see if this will kill off the Via Eden or not. Then I might actually have a candidate board for a new home server.

rembo666 · 22nd Sep 2008, 18:40

This sucks!!! I just got an Intel Atom board for my car computer. Should have waited for the dual-core version!!!

IanW · 22nd Sep 2008, 18:47

It comes with a 945 chipset?
Which draws 10x the power of the Atom CPU itself.
The Atom NEEDS a low power chipset to call its very own!

HandMadeAndroid · 22nd Sep 2008, 18:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyrmot

nettops? netbooks? deskbooks? where will it all end?!

Chips in the fish

HourBeforeDawn · 22nd Sep 2008, 19:55

Ya like what others have said Nettops is a small desktop look at Asus EEE Box
http://usa.asus.com/products.aspx?l1=24&l2=165

But I doubt it will be long before they go into Netbooks, it would be stupid not to.

Malfoleo · 22nd Sep 2008, 22:02

I personally don't see any point in this. I've got a netbook with an atom CPU, and I've never once said to myself while surfing the net "Damn, if only I had two cores! I want to play Crysis on my 7" LCD!". I seriously doubt there will be any improvement over a single-core based CPU, with everything else being equal.

Saying that though, I love my netbook. Boots quick, does what it says on the tin. And with everything being SSD, I can fling it about the room without any worry of damaging the HDD. Only issue I've found with it so far is that windows doesn't like the SSD, so it won't install (got the version with Linux because it was cheaper, and the only one they had with a SSD).

CowBlazed · 22nd Sep 2008, 23:13

I agree, netbooks aren't usually in situations where a second core could be needed. Still greatly held back by the GMA950 either way, and the power hungry grandpa 945 chipset.

Not that the idea of a dual atom with hyper threading, simulated quad core in a netbook isn't intriguing.

Faulk_Wulf · 23rd Sep 2008, 05:10

So is this a good candidate for a home server or does someone have a better suggestion? I've debated getting a dirt cheap tower for a server or just using my 2.0ghz single core AMD / 512 mb-ram tower for a server. Haven't decided. (I'd have to rebuy the IDE/power cables as i swiped them for a new build. Stupid OEM parts. :P)

Spaceraver · 23rd Sep 2008, 07:26

Release it as matx compatible or sameller and it would be massive for htpc

22nd Sep 2008, 12:14	#1
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Doyleyboy Minimodder Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 46	@ Stuey. "The chip giant says that the Atom 330 processor is specifically designed for nettops, which means weâ€™re unlikely to see one shoehorned into a netbook." I think you're explaining the latter. I've no idea what a nettop is either.

22nd Sep 2008, 14:52	#9
steveo_mcg What owl? Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 3,997	According to this they are the desktop equivalent of the the netbooks. Makes sense now i've seen it written down.

22nd Sep 2008, 18:03	#11
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rembo666 Minimodder Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Korea Posts: 36	This sucks!!! I just got an Intel Atom board for my car computer. Should have waited for the dual-core version!!!

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22nd Sep 2008, 19:55	#16
HourBeforeDawn a.k.a KazeModz Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cali, USA Posts: 1,796	Ya like what others have said Nettops is a small desktop look at Asus EEE Box http://usa.asus.com/products.aspx?l1=24&l2=165 But I doubt it will be long before they go into Netbooks, it would be stupid not to. __________________ Current Rig: RubyRED • Lian-Li A05B • (2) Swiftech 220 Radiators • (2) D5 Variable Pumps • (2) Res • and a whole lot of modding • Retired Rig: Project F.E.A.R. • TT Lanbox Lite • Swiftech H2O-120 • Q6600 G0 OC@3.6ghz • 2900XT • 4gb SuperTalent Memory •

22nd Sep 2008, 22:02	#17
Malfoleo I -am- demotivation. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,512	I personally don't see any point in this. I've got a netbook with an atom CPU, and I've never once said to myself while surfing the net "Damn, if only I had two cores! I want to play Crysis on my 7" LCD!". I seriously doubt there will be any improvement over a single-core based CPU, with everything else being equal. Saying that though, I love my netbook. Boots quick, does what it says on the tin. And with everything being SSD, I can fling it about the room without any worry of damaging the HDD. Only issue I've found with it so far is that windows doesn't like the SSD, so it won't install (got the version with Linux because it was cheaper, and the only one they had with a SSD). __________________ I play with fish all day. And take photos for your sick pleasure.

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CowBlazed Multimodder Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 110	I agree, netbooks aren't usually in situations where a second core could be needed. Still greatly held back by the GMA950 either way, and the power hungry grandpa 945 chipset. Not that the idea of a dual atom with hyper threading, simulated quad core in a netbook isn't intriguing.

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