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The new Fusion family of processors from AMD puts the performance of a discrete graphics unit onto the same chip as the CPU.

Intel is working on the next generation of computing technology. And it's moving away from copper and electrons to a new way of moving data within computer systems. Like Dr Evil's favourite sharks - the next generation of computer's will come with laser beams.

Although VR-Zone has let the cat out of the bag when it comes to AMD's roadmap and has now deleted them, presumably at AMD's request, the screenshots of slides showing AMD's 6-core processor roadmap has raced around the web faster than a screaming Intel Core i7.

You would be excused for missing it in the midst of the Apple iPad fanfare, but as well as a new gadget Apple are also releasing their own proprietary CPU.