New Intel(R) Centrino(R) Atom(TM) Processor Technology Ushers in 'Best Internet Experience...

New Intel(R) Centrino(R) Atom(TM) Processor Technology Ushers in 'Best Internet Experience in Your Pocket'

With 45nm High-K Transistor Formula as Centerpiece, Execs at
Shanghai Intel Developer Forum Outline 'Milliwatts to Petaflops'
Hi-Tech Plans
SHANGHAI, China--(Business Wire)--
Intel Corporation today introduced five new Intel(R) Atom(TM)
processors and Intel Centrino(R) Atom(TM) processor technology for
Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs) and embedded computing solutions.

The technology package includes the Intel(R) Atom(TM) processor
(formerly codenamed "Silverthorne") plus a single-chip with integrated
graphics called the Intel(R) System Controller Hub that enables
PC-like capabilities, an uncompromised Internet experience and long
battery life in smaller devices that can fit in your pocket.
Manufacturers around the world are planning to ship Intel-based MIDs
beginning this summer.

MIDs are truly mobile devices that enable the best Internet
experience in pocketable devices. MIDs will allow consumers to
communicate, entertain, access information and be productive
on-the-go, and are expected to represent a new class of
next-generation, Internet-based portable video players, navigation
devices, converged tablets and other consumer products.

Formerly codenamed "Menlow," Intel Centrino Atom processor
technology includes the company's first-ever Intel Atom processor
(formerly "Silverthorne"). The processor - Intel's smallest and the
world's fastest chip under 3 watts - has a thermal design power
range(1) of 0.65 to 2.4 watts* (versus 35 watts for today's typical
laptop), average power range(2) of 160-220 milliwatts (mW) and idle
power range(3) of 80-100mW.

These dramatic low-power levels are achieved as a result of
several major processor design power management techniques such as
Intel Deep Power Down Technology (C6), CMOS mode, and Split I/O power
supply. When combined with Intel's unique and reinvented 45nm high-k
metal gate transistor formula, the chips are very energy efficient and
smaller in size, and enable longer battery life and sleek designs.

"Today is a historic day for Intel and the high-tech industry as
we deliver our first-ever Intel Atom processor and surround it with a
great package of technology," said Anand Chandrasekher, Intel senior
vice president and general manager of the Ultra Mobility Group. "Mix
in the incredible innovation coming from our fellow device makers and
software vendors, and we will change the way consumers will come to
know and access the World Wide Web. These forthcoming MIDs, and some
incredible longer-term plans our customers are sharing with us, will
show how small devices can deliver a big Internet experience."

The Heart of a New Generation of Mobile Internet Devices, and More

As the Internet becomes more pervasive, the desire to be
constantly connected via wireless broadband will continue to drive
exciting new compute-intensive consumer products. Intel processors are
designed for and already are the backbone for the majority of the
computers that run and access the Internet, and today's Intel Centrino
Atom processor technology will enable users to access this Internet
while on-the-go.

The Intel Atom processor (formerly codenamed "Silverthorne") will
come in speeds up to 1.86 GHz, support Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(R)
technology, and select SKUs will support Intel Hyper-Threading
technology. These capabilities make it the fastest processor in the
sub-3 watt space, enabling a rich user experience with fast Web page
downloads and support for the latest Web technologies such as Adobe
Flash* and JavaScript*. The Intel(R) System Controller Hub is a
ground-up, highly integrated low-power solution that features advanced
low-power 3-D graphics features, hardware accelerated 720p and 1080i
HD video decode capabilities, Intel High Definition Audio, and a
combination of PC and handheld I/O capabilities such as PCI Express*,
USB Host and Client, and SDIO. Intel Centrino Atom processor
technology also enables manufacturers to integrate a range of wireless
connectivity options, including Wi-Fi, WiMAX and cellular data.

The technical features of the Intel Atom processor and Intel
System Controller Hub will help to create an array of MIDs that offer
a range of functions and variety of pocketable devices. The processors
are also designed for fan-less, small form factor devices for embedded
applications such as in-vehicle infotainment systems, portable
point-of-sale devices for retail and more rugged computing devices
such as robotics for industrial manufacturing. For embedded
applications, Intel will include longer 7-year life cycle support.

All told, Intel is introducing five Intel Atom processors and
three versions of its controller hub. More information and pricing is
available at www.intel.com/pressroom/idf.

Gelsinger: Milliwatts to Petaflops

During his keynote, Pat Gelsinger, senior vice president and
general manager of Intel's Digital Enterprise Group, said Intel
Architecture (IA) processors now span MIDs to High- Performance
Servers (HPC). In HPC, Intel's Xeon processors power three of the
world's top five HPC systems, and in 2007 Intel supplied roughly four
of five processors in the HPC market, including one of the most
powerful in China, the SINOPEC system used for petroleum exploration.

Gelsinger provided some technical details of Intel's
next-generation processor family, codenamed "Nehalem," which will
begin production in the fourth quarter. Nehalem will first be seen in
high-end desktop processors and dual processor server systems, and
expand to other market segments in 2009. Nehalem is designed to scale
from two to eight cores. Gelsinger also disclosed Intel's Advanced
Vector Extension new instructions that are planned for a family of
processors due after Nehalem, codenamed "Sandy Bridge" in 2010.

Honglin Zhang, deputy chief director of the IT Center for the
China Ministry of Railways, joined Gelsinger onstage to talk about
IA-based systems playing a pivotal role in providing cost-effective,
flexible and reliable end-to-end solutions. Beijing officials also
discussed how the upcoming Olympics* IT infrastructure and Web portal
will be run on Intel Xeon processors. Gelsinger concluded his keynote
talking about Intel's Visual Computing vision and need for more
compute performance, higher memory and I/O bandwidth, improved
graphics, better software tools and libraries in order to deliver
photo-realistic 3-D rendering, high-definition video and audio, and
computer modeling, all leading to a better computing experience. One
critical element will be the "Larrabee" Architecture, which will
feature many Intel architecture cores, a new cache architecture and
new vector processing instruction set.

Perlmutter: Personalized Mobility On The Way

Also at IDF, Dadi Perlmutter, executive vice president and general
manager of Intel's Mobility Group, discussed the wave of
personalization on tap that takes advantage of new notebook and
netbook products coming to market later this year. Intel will deliver
its next-generation "Montevina" Intel Centrino 2 processor technology
for notebooks in June providing faster performance and longer battery
life.

Centrino 2 will be the first platform from Intel to offer an
integrated Wi-Fi and WiMAX wireless access option that is expected to
be available in certain notebooks in the second half of the year.
Other options for Centrino 2 include the processor and other
components that are about 40 percent smaller, making them ideal for
the mini- and sub-notebook categories. Perlmutter shared details in
graphics quality and native hardware support for high-definition
entertainment using Blu Ray*, and demonstrated Intel solid state drive
technology.

Looking ahead Perlmutter offered a first peek at Intel's 2009
notebook platform codenamed "Calpella." Before that and toward the end
of 2008, Perlmutter said the company will bring Intel(R) Anti-theft
Technology to complement and enhance existing solutions by leading
computer makers and software vendors. The technology focuses on asset
recovery, theft management and data protection and will arrive in
laptops by year's end.

Perlmutter also showcased two laptops called "netbooks" while
articulating Intel's strategy for this emerging class of affordable,
easy-to-use computers. These simple, low-cost Internet-centric devices
will be powered by Intel's new purpose-built low power architecture,
forthcoming "Diamondville" Intel Atom processors and unique transistor
and manufacturing process that is perfectly suited for this new market
opportunity.

About Intel

Intel, the world leader in silicon innovation, develops
technologies, products and initiatives to continually advance how
people work and live. Additional information about Intel is available
at www.intel.com/pressroom and blogs.intel.com.

Intel, Atom, Centrino, Centrino Atom, Xeon, and Core are
trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and other
countries. *Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of
others. (1) TDP specification should be used to design the processor
thermal solution. Thermal solutions not designed to provide this level
of thermal capability may affect the long-term reliability of the
processor and system. (2) Average power is defined as measured CPU
power whilst running BAPCo MobileMark'05 Office Productivity suite on
Microsoft* Windows* XP for a period of 90min at 50 degrees C. Assumes
top bin frequency, median leakage, Adaptive mode. By median leakage
device it means that 50% of the CPUs will have leakage values below
the median value and 50% will have leakage values above the median.
(3) Idle power on the Intel Atom processor is defined as the power in
the Intel Deep Power Down state (C6 state). Intel Deep Power Down
Technology (C6) is the lowest power state of the CPU when the core
clock, PLL, L1 cache, and L2 cache are off. Z510, Z520, Z530, Z540 is
measured while running Idle under Microsoft* Windows Vista* Home
Premium for a period of 30mins. Z500 is measured while running Idle
under MIDINUX Linux* for a period of 30mins. By median leakage device
it means that 50% of the CPUs will have leakage values below the
median value and 50% will have leakage values above the median.

EDITOR'S NOTE: photos, videos and more facts available at
www.intel.com/pressroom/idf

Intel Corporation
Claudine Mangano, 408-765-0146
claudine.a.mangano@intel.com
Barry Sum, +852 9025 9338
barry.sum@intel.com

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