Intel Atom 1.86GHz costs twice as much as 1.6GHz chip

Posted on Wednesday, March 11 2009 @ 0:26 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck

FUD Zilla points out the reason why few netbook builders are adopting the 1.86GHz Atom processors, it's because these chips are too expensive. It's not a little price bump, the 1.86Ghz Atom costs around twice as much as its 1.6GHz counterparts.

Currently the Z530, a 1.6GHz Atom with 512KB cache, FSB 533 and 45nm development process sells for $65, and the N270, a CPU with the same spec, is selling for $44 and is very popular among netbook manufacturers.

Z540, a 1.86GHz Atom with 512KB cache and FSB 533 is selling for a whopping $135 and the price is the main reason why this CPU is not widely accepted. We don’t understand why would Intel like to keep this SKU at such a high price, but probably yields at 1.86GHz are not as good as with 1.6GHz.

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Thomas De Maesschalck

Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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