How far away is an Atom-killing Cortex-A9?
 

According to this article, it might be right around the corner. Just in time for Step 5.

Re: How far away is an Atom-killing Cortex-A9?
 

Well as ARM is just a design company it needs manufacturers to license it and build it. Until then it's a design ;)

Re: How far away is an Atom-killing Cortex-A9?
 

I guess I would be more excited, but they're aiming for the single core Atom that came out in 2008...

Re: How far away is an Atom-killing Cortex-A9?
 

i'd say its still a good year away

Re: How far away is an Atom-killing Cortex-A9?
 

Folks, please, less Engadget, more RTFA :)

800 MHz Osprey under full load: 0.25W/core, 0.5W total
2.0 GHz Osprey under full load: 1.9W total

So what they said is that they plan on doing a dual core ARM that is TWO AND A HALF TIMES FASTER THAN N270 while still using less power, or, for handhelds, something AS FAST AS THE N270 BUT AT <20% OF THE ATOM'S POWER REQUIREMENTS.

Re: How far away is an Atom-killing Cortex-A9?
 

Attila77 I wish I could make that Thanks bigger and bolder...

In other words, :eek:!!!

Re: How far away is an Atom-killing Cortex-A9?
 

and here i was thinking the rollercoaster had stared to slow down.

i seem to be developing a serious ARM fetish :D

Re: How far away is an Atom-killing Cortex-A9?
 

The first multicore ARM is gonna make a lotta geeks walk funny. :D

Re: How far away is an Atom-killing Cortex-A9?
 

Engineering samples should be coming in volume in the first half of 2010. Probably wont see a consumer device until late 2010 or 2011.

Re: How far away is an Atom-killing Cortex-A9?
 

Sigh.

Less fanboy, more up to date comparisons.

N270/ was announced and obtainable in 2008. Let's talk about the Atom 3/Pineville. Compare to that instead.

Seriously, I'm happy ARM is doing something worthwhile. But as it stands, you're talking about 1.9W - let's see the standard 1500mAh battery keep that running for a nice period of time.

And for the record, I don't like Intel Atom.