AMD Expands Elite Mobility APU Line-Up

The AMD Elite Quad-Core A4-1350 accelerated processor is the second quad-core accelerated processing unit (APU) in this category, with an estimated average power at or below 3 watts for many common use cases1. The new APU is expected to begin shipping to customers in October, 2013. Other AMD Elite Mobility APUs are available in systems today, including the HP Pavilion11 TouchSmart and the Acer Aspire V5. “Following the tremendous reception from customers to the launch of our 2013 Elite Mobility APUs, we are excited to strengthen our portfolio with the addition of the A4-1350,” said Bernd Lienhard, corporate vice president, AMD Client Business Unit. “With quad-core performance, AMD Radeon™ HD graphics and long battery life, the A4-1350 is an ideal solution for new form factors like hybrid and convertible PCs.” Delivering high-quality HD media and gaming experiences in small-screen touch and emerging form factors elevates AMD Elite Mobility APUs to a class of their own. Available in dual- and quad-core configurations, the series combines “Jaguar” x86 central processing unit (CPU) cores with Graphics Core Next AMD Radeon™ HD 8000 Series graphics. Key performance metrics for the AMD Elite Mobility family include: - Up to 172 percent more CPU performance-per-watt and up to 212 percent better graphics performance-per-watt than the previous generation2,3; - Up to 12 hours of resting battery life4; - Up to 45 percent longer battery life and nearly five times more GPU performance than the competition5, 6. Availability and Technical Details The AMD A4-1350 APU is expected to begin shipping to customers in October 2013 for use in small-screen touch notebooks, tablets, and hybrids 13-inches and below.