AMD G-Series Brings APUs to the x86 Embedded Market
by Ganesh T S on January 19, 2011 12:29 AM EST
The AMD Embedded G-Series solution is very exciting for many embedded markets. AMD let us in on the fact that the Microsoft Surface 2.0 demonstrated in the 2011 CES Microsoft Keynote was in fact powered by the AMD Embedded G-Series. Some digital signage solutions from MediaVue and thin clients from Wyse are also based on this new platform. There are also a large number of partners and customers lined up, ready to launch products based on the AMD Embedded G-Series over the next few quarters.
AMD is putting up this solution against the Embedded Atom series models from Intel, promising better footprint (lesser number of balls to route). AMD doesn't really have any credible competitor to stand up against Intel SoCs such as the CE4100 / CE4200. We believe that the AMD APU would be a wonderful base for a SoC solution in that market segment. However, the additional Hudson hub makes it difficult to get small form factor systems.
In the near future, we can look forward to some exciting embedded systems where the AMD Embedded G-Series can make a real difference with its graphics prowess.
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Shadowmaster625 - Thursday, January 20, 2011 - link
http://grab.by/8tvwI'm not an artist but I just couldnt resist pitting a bulldozer against a "sandy bridge". What kind of dumb name is a sandy bridge anyway?
AMDer - Saturday, January 22, 2011 - link
HiyaI work in AMD and truthfully the commitment and enthusiasm is great in bringing out world class products.. Thanks for the wonderful APUs my dear AMD
hd10 - Saturday, January 22, 2011 - link
intel leads the x86 architectures and sales. And if AMD keep on thinking out of box like this one, so it might put a challenge for intel and then where dramas start. And of course creativity and technology bloom.0ldman - Monday, January 24, 2011 - link
Isn't your name the same as the download file for Sisoft Sandra benchmark from like 7 years ago?You can't come up with anything but fanboy drivel or an original forum name?
Sam125 - Monday, January 24, 2011 - link
I wonder what took so long for AMD to get into the embedded market as trying to compete with Intel on x86 front seemed kind of foolhardy. Well anyway, go AMD!pandemonium - Tuesday, February 1, 2011 - link
As much as custom PC builders hate to admit that APUs will be the next great thing, playback of 1080p content doesn't really take much GPU power. Not until deep color ranges (32bit+) become popular will it make a difference. Besides, a small chipset that's fully capable of accelerated displays and computational procedures as well is already being used by several devices on the market and will continue to grow rapidly with handhelds (IE: smartphones) finally becoming mainstream.AMD is making the right decision here, albeit late. :P