Thread: The new platform

Atom is the smallest processor ever made by Intel till now and is designed on a 45 nm CMOS process. It's a low cost processor with lower clock speeds but powerful enough to run the new wave of MIDs smoothly. It is an ideal processor of choice of processor for these devices due to its lower power consumption which results in increased battery life. Though it's based on an entirely new architecture, Atom has been developed for low power consumption while maintaining compatibility with Intel's core micro architecture instruction set.



It also features multiple threads for better performance and increased system responsiveness. Devices running on these processors are good enough to keep you connected while on the go, run your basic productivity apps and have capabilities to run entertainment features. Atom will also be the processor featured on the new mobile platform for such devices called the Intel Centrino Atom.