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06-02-2007, 02:17 AM
Ok, a Sempron is never going to win any prizes for performance, but AMD's latest addition its embedded processor line is a new Sempron 2100+ with a TDP rating of a mere 9-watts. The embedded CPU uses socket S1 and will be ideal for low-cost fanless systems that require moderate processing power without overheating or running up a huge power bill. Admittedly it won't be of much use in gaming machines or servers, but it should be capable of simple office tasks and web browsing, plus it's the first embedded CPU to feature AMD64 technology which may give it a slight edge in some environments. The new processor is compatible with AMD's M690T chipset, with AAEON and Arbor offering boards that are compatible with the CPU. No details of pricing or availability are given, although this will be mainly intended for manufactures to integrate into products rather than end users.