Chip manufacturer AMD has launched a range of energy
efficient processors to allow manufacturers to produce smaller
desktop machines that consume less power.
The energy efficient Athlon 64 X2 dual-core, Athlon 64 and
Sempron processors provide improved performance-per-watt compared
with standard processors.
The move is aimed at helping desktop PC manufacturers produce
more energy efficient machines for business users, who are
increasingly concerned about power use and energy costs. The energy
efficient chips also allow for smaller, sleeker machines to be
built for the consumer market.
AMD’s announcement follows the launch of a low-power processor
designed for server blades, storage devices and telecoms equipment
by its rival Intel in March.
AMD said its energy efficient processors could provide up to 37%
greater performance-per-watt than standard power AMD processors,
while the energy efficient version of the small form factor Athlon
64 X2 dual-core desktop processor could offer up to 154% greater
performance-per-watt.
A machine fitted with an energy efficient dual-core processor,
running a typical workload, would consume 14 watts, AMD said.
The new processors will be available this month.