The site Hexus appeared interesting comparative testing. At this time, not tested video cards or processors, and objects that are much clearer ordinary user to: laptops. More specifically, the aim of testing was to compare the laptops on the platform of Congo, ultra-thin second-generation AMD platform, with its direct competitors from Intel. In an exemplary Congo was takenNotebook MSI Wind 12 U230, 12 "ultra-portable model.

With platform Congo, AMD intends to enter into the segment of ultra-thin notebooks, with the manufacturer states that, despite its compact size, the platform is able to provide nearly full functionality of a full-fledged notebook. Some analysts refer to this undertaking, they were skeptical, because everyone remembers the first version of ultra-AMD platform, code-named Yukon, which is so and it was forgotten. this AMD argues that Congo is fundamentally different from the Yukon in the two key points: computational power and integrated graphics. Well, to start is to compare the characteristics of the first and second-generation ultra-thin platform AMD.

Dual-Core Platform Congo is the code name Conesus and is a key upgrade to this platform. Due to the presence of two nuclei with a frequency of 1.6GHz, this processor should be well enough to compete with an alternative solution Intel, Core 2 Duo ultra-low voltage. In addition to the Athlon X2 Neo its share in platform performance make AMD 780M chipset and southbridge SB710. This is an abridged version of the desktop platform of 780G, which uses graphics ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3200, providing full support for DirectX 10. As a result a very strong combination, which in theory should significantly exceed the platform processors Intel Atom, but in terms of graphics to overtake many of Intel CULV. True, this platform there is a significant drawback: power consumption is 18W Congo, which is significantly higher than 10W Platform Intel CULV and far exceeds the power of single-core processor Atom, 2.5Vt.

In the tests involved three models, respectively, representing the platform Congo, platform and platform CULV Atom. It is worth noting that the notebook MSI Wind 12 U230, used as a model platform Congo, is an engineering sample. The final version of this notebook will be provided in the first quarter of 2010, presumably in January, and by the time of its properties may be somewhat changed.

Test applications:

• 7-zip (7z4.65, 32-bit)

• HEXUS.PiFast up to 10m

• CINEBENCH - multi-CPU render

• VLC 1.0.2 playback of Terminator Salvation 720p

• YouTube HD playback of Earth clip

• Quake 4 v1.30 - 800x600 LQ

• Far Cry 2 v1.0.3 - 800x600 LQ

• Testing the battery - the film Terminator Salvation 480p (VLC), Loopback

Looking at the results of testing, we can say that AMD has created a good compact solution. Platform Congo's something that is meant the manufacturer had to be a platform Yukon. The new AMD platform provides virtually the same performance as Intel CULV, but its price is closer to the models on the platform of Intel Atom.Graphics performance of the new platform through the use of good graphics ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3200. Although good ─ is a relative term, since 3D games are unlikely to be well run on this platform.

The main disadvantage of Congo is the battery life. Given the rather large for a portable system power consumption, AMD Congo is more suitable for desktop systems, perhaps, the platform will find its place in low-cost nettop, systems like all-in-one and HTPC. Nevertheless, despite shortcomings, Congo could become popular in the notebook segment with the price up to £ 400, in which the system Intel CULV dual-core processor are rare. AMD has a need for a wide range of systems, Congo, and tested model is a worthy beginning.