AMD processors with low power consumption, hits stores. AMD Embedded G-T16R Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) is intended for the needs of embedded systems consume only 2.3 Watts on average or has a TDP of 4.5 Watts.

This processor is designed for the needs of an integrated system that should have low power consumption. Previously, AMD's solution for this requirement is AMD Geode LX. With the presence of these new
processors, the performance had improved up to 3 times higher than its predecessor, with lower power consumption by approximately 7%. In addition, the size was already shrunk by 58%. Board with this processor is guaranteed small and simple because the design that requires only two chips: APU controller and hub.



Supporting modern component

G-T16R AMD APU already supports display connectivity with HDMI, Display Port, DVI, and VGA connectivity standard course. Although it does not yet support DirectX 11, the performance was much better graphics than its predecessor. On the memory side, support for DDR3 makes the total price of the system becomes cheaper and more power consumption low.

APU already supports DirectX11, so it should be able to support applications Direct Compute. In addition, the APU supports OpenGL and OpenCL. Thus, the application will be more open and additional acceleration can be obtained using appropriate software.

Support OS

AMD said that the G-T16R APU supports Windows 7 Embedded Compact, Green Hills Integrity, and Express Logic Thread X Of course, because the x86-based, other x86-based OS should also be compatible with this APU. Only, his driver support may still be available at the launch of this first.

ASUS eeePC 1201K: This netbook uses AMD Geode processor.
Looking into the Past: Possible Unique to AMD

OK, this APU is intended for embedded systems, eg, heavy machine controllers, hospital communication terminal, cash register, and the like. However, looking back, do you remember that the predecessor processor (AMD Geode) was made into a kind of netbook by several IT manufacturers.

With a 3x performance increase, there is a possibility this could be the basis APU tight competitor Intel Atom for use on the tablet. Keep in mind, Intel has opened the way to the Android OS can now use x86 processors. Thus, it is likely to be open to the x86 processor manufacturers. Is this a sign that AMD will soon enter the arena of competition with a serious Android tablet? Let's see it goes the next few months