Next generation Atom processors for netbooks scheduled for Q3, 2009

Just as you were getting your head wrapped around Atom-branded Diamondville-class processors based on a Silverthorne architecture, along comes the next generation. Expected to arrive in Q3 of 2009, the new 45-nm Pineview processors will come in hyperthreaded single- and dual-core versions like the current generation Atom 2xx- and 3xx-series. However, the procs will be based on a new Lincroft micro-architecture boasting an integrated graphics core and memory manager that connects to memory via DMI, not a FSB. Unfortunately, the all important TDP power-draw off your tiny netbook's battery in currently undefined. Hit the read link for the full roadmap and processor timeline if that's the kind of thing that twirls your propellor.

[Via RegHardware]

[kccboy2004 @ Sep 5th 2008 7:23AM]

I love my Atom. keep them coming.

[d00b @ Sep 5th 2008 4:06PM]

AMD has apparently gotten the LCUP religion as well. Apparently we'll see some action in November:

http://www.digit-life.com/news.html?11/00/65

Corroborated here:

http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/cpu/display/20080723153541_AMD_to_Discuss_Rival_for_Intel_Atom_Towards_Year_End.html

XbitLabs has some other pieces that provide additional info. Search for AMD.

[216 @ Sep 5th 2008 8:00AM]

hmm finally some GPU power in a netbook

[LondonConsultant @ Sep 5th 2008 8:27AM]

Intel's Periodic Table

[Serial 8-Ball Mouse @ Sep 5th 2008 8:33AM]

Q3 2009? Finally a definitive answer to "should I wait for the new Atoms?"

Definitely. Not.

[kuade @ Sep 5th 2008 11:16AM]

The real question is: If I buy a Lenovo S10 next month can I upgrade the processor in Q3 when the new Atom comes out?

[yagorob @ Sep 5th 2008 5:06PM]

as long as your comfortable doing SMT rework on a BGA, no problem. the machine should only cost you $50,000.

[Steph-Chan @ Sep 5th 2008 11:36AM]

Thats all fine and dandy, but where are the dual core Diamondville? I'm willing to sacrafice 4 watts for a potential doubling in processing capabilities, but I'm not willing to wait a full year for the next generation.

[Wwhat @ Sep 5th 2008 1:54PM]

'intel 64'? what's that? ;)

From what I hear in reviews its advisable to avoid the atom because it's a lemon, I'll go with that road.

[B3astofthe3ast @ Sep 5th 2008 4:11PM]

How do they think of these codenames?

[Phoenix987 @ Sep 5th 2008 9:12PM]

I would love to know as well. I would guess that while brainstorming, they take whatever the first thing they see is and add "ville" to the end.

One person was wearing a diamond ring.... They were looking out the boardroom window and saw a pine tree....

Yeah, really lame. My apologies.

[cocoviper @ Sep 6th 2008 4:30PM]

Intel bases their code names off geographic features.

I.e. Tualatin was a Pentium III revision- but first it was a city in Oregon. Merced (the codename for Itanium way back) is a city in California, but it might also be in reference to Merced River. Nehalem (everyone's favorite next gen core) is also a river.