Intel has settled on a new brand name for its family of low-power processors, which formerly were referred to by the code names “Silverthorne” and “Diamondville.” Now dubbed “Atom,” the new processors ...

A little over two years ago, Intel formally unveiled the low-power Atom processor and its related chipset and platform technologies. At the time, Intel's vision for Atom had the diminutive CPU ...

One way that microprocessor giant Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) has aimed to maximize the profitability of its core personal computer processor business has been to very aggressively segment its products. The ...

Intel’s Atom processors designed for netbooks could be on their last leg, with analysts saying that the chip maker could be tweaking its product road map as PC sales tumble and tablet adoption widens.

Intel Monday revealed its new line of low-cost, low-power Atom processors that will be found inside inexpensive netbooks and computers starting in 2010. Intel publicly revealed the new processors, due ...

Higher level of integration plus 45nm manufacturing enables significant power reduction, performance improvements and smaller package size Average power consumption down 20 percent over previous ...

Intel unveiled a few details about the company’s next generation Atom processor, codenamed “Pineview.” Somewhat confusingly, Pineview chips will use a new technology Intel is calling “Pine Trail,” ...

Intel on Monday launched its next-generation Atom netbook processor, saying it will bring longer battery life and improved system performance to low-cost laptops. The single-core Atom N450 chip is 60 ...

For a long time VIA dominated the niche small factor, low consumption market, but now Intel is preparing to step foot into new terrain. The Atom processor, formerly known as Silverthorne, has had its ...

To confuse matters a bit, Intel’s Diamondville processors will also fall under the Intel Atom processor nomenclature. Diamondville-based Atom processors are derived from Silverthorne, feature SMT ...

Integration of the new Intel® Atom™ processor generation in B&R's industrial PC product range offers a previously unheard of combination of low power loss and high performance at a particularly ...

Man, we like how Intel parties. Rather than standing around in front of all manners of junk food just waiting for presents, the aforementioned chip maker has decided it best to give us -- the loyal ...