Oct. 9, 2007 -- Advanced Micro Devices has introduced a half dozen more microprocessors that the company claims are best suited for smaller, energy-efficient PC desktops, InformationWeek reports.

The new products include one dual-core and five single-core 45-watt processors made for computer manufacturers or system builders looking to build business or consumer desktops that meet EPA's Energy Star certification, according to the article. Because the chips use less power, they require less cooling, making the processors candidates for smaller desktops, the company says.

In recent years, AMD and rival Intel have been locked in a battle to dominate the energy-efficient computer market.