Advanced Micro Devices shot down rumors that it is pursuing an ARM license, saying it will stick to developing chips for tablets around the x86 architecture.



From PC World:

AMD is not seeking an ARM license as it has a strong CPU and graphics technology around which to build chips for tablets, said John Taylor, director of client product and software marketing at AMD. AMD currently makes computer chips based on the x86 architecture, and next year plans to release its first dedicated tablet chips based on the x86 instruction set.

"We've made a big bet on APUs, which are x86," Taylor said in an interview, referring to accelerated processing units.

  AMD Not Pursuing ARM License, Sticking to X86