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Intel® Atom™ Processor

Intel® Atom™ processors enable a broad range of devices including netbooks, entry-level desktops, tablets, handhelds, smartphones, consumer electronics (CE) devices, and other companion devices.¹

Today Intel Atom processors integrate features such as controllers for memory, graphics, video, and display for a host of new applications that deliver flexibility and innovation. In the future, 32nm-based System-on-Chip (SoC) solutions will provide even greater functionality and form factor options.

Intel Atom processors are optimized to enable new connected experiences with a range of capabilities³:

  • A new range of power-efficient devices with excellent performance enabled by industry-leading 45nm high-k metal gate technology and soon, 32nm silicon process technology
  • Highly integrated application processor that transforms everyday devices
  • Smaller, more compact designs with a thermal design power (TDP) ranging from less than 1 watt to 13 watts
  • Low power options in select devices enabling incredibly low idle, allowing devices to conserve energy
  • Better performance and increased system responsiveness enabled by Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)²

The evolution of small

Follow the journey of the Intel Atom processor:

March 2008

Mobile Internet Devices		 September 2009

Consumer Electronics		 January 2010

Netbooks		 May
2010

Smartphones and Tablets
The first Intel Atom processors are announced, intending to enable a new generation of powerful and energy-efficient companion devices for accessing the internet. Intel announces the new 45nm-based Intel Atom processor CE4100 that delivers the newest SoC to a family of consumer electronics media processors designed for interactive TV. Intel announces its latest Intel Atom processor, integrating a memory controller and graphics into the CPU, reducing power while increasing performance in smaller systems. The latest Intel Atom processors deliver groundbreaking power reductions while maintaining performance and enable thin, innovative form factors including tablets, handhelds, and smartphones.

Product information

¹ Not all features available on all versions of Intel® Atom™ processors. View the Intel Atom processor comparison chart.

² Requires an Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)-enabled system, check with your PC manufacturer. Performance will vary depending on the specific hardware and software used. Not available on the Intel® Core™i5-750. For more information, including details on which processors support HT technology, visit www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading/.

³ Wireless connectivity and some features may require you to purchase additional software, services or external hardware. System performance, battery life, wireless performance and functionality will vary depending on your specific operating system, hardware and software configurations. See www.intel.com/products/centrino/ for more information.

Improved netbook
user experience

Improved netbook user experience

The dual-core Intel® Atom™ processor N550 delivers increased responsiveness in the same compact form factor.

Unveiling the future

Intel announced at the Intel Developer Forum (IDF) new Intel® Atom™ processor-based System-on-Chip (SoC) for IP phones, printers, and in-vehicle infotainment systems for cars.

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