Low consumption and high performance intel, AMD and ARM based Mini PCs

Earlier we have already tested an ARM-based SBC (Single Board Computer) solution, which cannot keep up with the performance of a Mini PC, but we achieved nearly the same functionality in its installed Linux system, while consumption outpaced its rival. Since then, the ARM has undergone a huge development; though, Intel and AMD have taken steps to reduce their consumption and AMD has launched their APU solution. We will try to present that development in this paper and find the answer where the ARM-producers are in comparison with Intel and AMD, regarding performance, consumption and price.