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2024

Intel has recognized a marriage in its processors - it is impossible to work with them on computers

At the end of July 2024, Intel recognized the existence of a marriage in the 13th and 14th generation Core processors of the Raptor Lake and Raptor Lake Refresh series for desktop computers. The defect leads to instability, which makes it impossible to work on a computer.

Intel said in an official statement that the problem is provoked by an increased operating voltage of processors, which, in turn, is due to incorrect algorithms prescribed in the microcode. Instability can manifest itself in different ways: this is the appearance of "blue screens of death," game failures, etc. The situation is worsened by the fact that the defect causes irreversible degradation of the chips. Intel recommends that all users experiencing problems contact Customer Support for assistance.

Intel admits malfunction in its 13th and 14th generation Core chips

Intel has developed a microcode fix that corrects voltage control algorithms. However, this update will not be able to restore the normal state of processors that have already experienced failures. Therefore, the corporation will replace these chips with new ones. At the same time, processors that have a problem by the time the update was installed will be fenced off from it. In addition, Intel announced the extension of the warranty for affected products of the Raptor Lake and Raptor Lake Refresh families for two years - up to five years.

Intel is releasing a microcode fix that eliminates the root cause of the high voltage. We are continuing our review to ensure that instability issues are addressed, the corporation said in a statement.

But since the problem is widespread, an investigation has been initiated against Intel, which could result in a class action lawsuit. In this case, the court may order Intel to compensate users who have experienced failures.^[1]

Computers are buggy, the OS crashes. New Intel processors found an unrecoverable marriage

In early 2024, there were numerous reports of problems with the Intel Raptor Lake-S (13th generation Core) and Raptor Lake-S Refresh (14th generation Core) processors. Computers equipped with these chips can be extremely unstable. It turned out that there is an unrecoverable defect in the processors.

The crashes reportedly affect Core i9-14900K and Core i7-14700K products, as well as Core i9-13900K and Core i7-13700K. Users complain about game crashes, the appearance of "blue death screens" (BSOD), etc. Moreover, these problems can begin to manifest themselves both immediately after purchasing a computer and after some time. Sometimes when starting games, an error "not enough video memory" occurs - this happens even if a modern discrete accelerator is installed on the system.

Intel Raptor Lake-S

Intel is aware that 13th and 14th generation Core processors with unlocked multipliers are experiencing problems under certain loads. We cooperate with partners and analyze the situation, the corporation said.

The study of the problem showed that it can be related to eTVB (Enhanced Thermal Boost Velocity) technology. This function makes it possible, under certain conditions, to accelerate the processor cores to values ​ ​ above the maximum turbo frequency. In this case, the necessary resources for cooling the chip should be available. It has been reported that failures can be explained by incorrect values ​ ​ in the microcode algorithm responsible for the operation of eTVB. However, further investigation found that fixing these errors did not fix the problem.

Intel has not confirmed the root cause of the failures and continues to investigate with partners reports of problems related to the stability of the 13th and 14th generation Intel Core processors with an unlocked multiplier, the corporation says.[2]

2022

A woman pretended to be pregnant to smuggle hundreds of Intel processors worth $115,000 to China

On December 2, 2022, it became known that customs authorities China detained a woman at the border who was trying to illegally smuggle the products of companies and into the country Intel. Apple To do this, the smuggler pretended to be pregnant, using a dummy belly.

It is reported that a woman named Zhao is a resident of Zhuhai, a city in the southern Chinese province of Guangdong, bordering Macau. She tried to return to mainland China through the port of Gongbei. However, the behavior of the "pregnant" citizen seemed somewhat strange to the customs officers, and they decided to conduct an inspection.

The woman claimed to be 5-6 months pregnant, but the large belly size spoke of a later term - the last trimester. At the same time, the Chinese woman did not experience any discomfort or tightness when walking and moving. It turned out that under the woman's clothes there is an artificial false belly, in which 202 twelfth generation Intel Core processors (Alder Lake family) were hidden with a total market value of $115 thousand. In addition, the smuggler tried to smuggle nine of the latest Apple smartphones, the iPhone 14, to mainland China. All products were carefully packaged and taped. If it were not for the vigilance of customs officers, the woman and her accomplices would be able to evade payment of duties.

This is not the first time that Chinese customs has identified such cases: earlier in 2022, a person was caught trying to smuggle approximately 160 Intel Alder Lake processes on his body. Prior to that, several cases of fraud were recorded related to attempts to supply graphic accelerators with fake markings to China: this method theoretically also saves on duties and taxes.^[3]

Fix critical vulnerabilities in BIOS

On May 12, 2022, it became known that Intel released fixes for many vulnerabilities in its products, including a series of critical vulnerabilities in the BIOS of several processor models.

According to an Intel report, 9 documented critical issues affected the Intel Xeon, Pentium Silver, Rocket Lake Xeon (Xeon W-13xx and Xeon E-23xx)^[4], Core, and Core X Series processors. The most dangerous are 4 privilege elevation vulnerabilities through local access CVE-2021-0154, CVE-2021-0153, CVE-2021-33123 and CVE-2021-0190 with a CVSS score of 8.2.

The remaining 5 flaws can also lead to local privilege elevation, but have lower CVSS scores. Intel guidelines also document 2 issues of medium risk.

Hardware debugging modes and processor initialization settings that allow you to override locks for some Intel processors in Intel Boot Guard and Intel TXT allow a local unauthorized user with physical access to the device to elevate privileges, the company said in a recommendation.

The problem has affected several Intel processor models, including the last three generations of Intel Core, some Celeron, Atom, Pentium, Xeon, Gold and Silver models, as well as several chipset series.

The company recommended upgrading the Intel Converged Security and Management Engine (CSME) to the latest version, disabling the processor debugging function while the Intel Boot Guard is running, and disabling the BSP (Bootstrap Processor) INIT (DBI) bit.

The manufacturer also published a description of eight vulnerabilities in Optane SSD and Intel Optane SSD Data Center (DC) products, including three rated "high danger" and five "medium danger."

The company also published information fixes for critical vulnerabilities in the NUC software and In-Band Manageability firmware, as well as vulnerabilities in Advisor, XTU, Killer Control Center, Manageability Commander^[5] SGX platform^[6]

Core i9-12900KS

March 29, 2022 it became known that the company Intel presented its extreme processor Core i9-12900KS. The company itself calls it the fastest CPU for desktop, but PERSONAL COMPUTER whether this is so, comparative tests with 9 Ryzen 5950X will show.

The Core i9-12900KS processor is a modification of the i9-12900K processor with an increased clock speed. The maximum frequency for P-cores is i9-12900K 5.2 GHz, while for i9-12900KS it is raised to 5.5 GHz. The basic and increased frequency for all cores is also slightly higher. The rest of the processors are no different - both have 8 high-performance or P-cores, 8 economical or E-cores and 30 MB of third-level cache memory.

In some gaming tests, the Intel Core i9-12900K overtakes the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X. However, on April 20, 2022, AMD plans to release the Ryzen 7 5800X3D processor with additional cache, which, according to the company, can significantly increase processor performance. Whether it will be faster than i9-12900KS is still unknown.^[7]

At the same time, the TDP is declared equal to 150 watts, and the recommended price is $740. The Intel Core i9-12900K will be on sale on April 5th.^[8]

16-core Core i9 processor 12900HX

On March 11, 2022, it became known that Intel announced its first 16-core processor aimed at using powerful laptops. The test results of the Core i9 12900HX model appeared in the Geekbench database.

As reported, a sample Core i9 12900HX processor was tested in Geekbench 5 as part of an unannounced laptop from Lenovo (listed as Lenovo 82TD). According to information from the Geekbench database, the model boasts 16 cores (24 threads), of which eight are productive, the rest are energy efficient.

The Core i9 12900HX is Intel's first 16-core processor designed for portable applications. computers Intel's current mobile flagship, the Core i9 12900HK, offers a configuration of 14 cores and 20 threads.

The base clock speed of the processor is at 2.49 GHz, the maximum is 4.888 GHz. However, as Videocardz notes, it cannot be ruled out that the final consumer version will be capable of accelerating to 5 GHz.

The tested laptop carries a powerful mobile video card on board. This is the Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti, based on the Nvidia GA103 graphics chip.

In terms of performance, in the Geekbench 5 Core i9 synthetic test, 12900HX scored 1,921 in single-threaded and 15,974 in multi-threaded modes. The performance of the i9 12900HK model is at 1800 and 14000 points, respectively.

In addition to the i9 12900HX, since the beginning of March 2022, the Geekbench database contains information about another model of the Alder Lake line - HX. The Core i7 12650HX processor, which has also not been officially announced by Intel, is expected to receive a base thermal package (TDP) of 55W, slightly higher than the 45W typical of this family.

Videocardz experts believe that the Intel Xe-LP graphics chip built into the 16-core will receive fewer graphics cores (up to 32). Such machines are usually equipped with discrete graphics accelerators, so a "weak" GPU in i9 12900HX is unlikely to pose a problem for the consumer.

With the addition of the suffix "H," Intel labels the most powerful models of its mobile processors, in particular, designed to work in gaming systems. The presence of the letter "K" indicates an unlocked chip multiplier. Such processors are suitable for overclocking. Devices with the suffix "X" or "XE," according to Intel reference materials, "have a large number of cores and are positioned as a" CPU for complex content creation tasks. " Models without additional lettering or with the suffix "S" are designed for desktop^[9].

Expansion of the line with twenty models of the P and U series

On February 24, 2022, Intel announced the expansion of the 12th generation Intel Core mobile processor line with twenty P and U series models. Designed for high performance and productivity, mobile processors will become, according to the company, the basis of the next generation of thin and light laptops. The first devices will go on sale in March 2022, and by the end of the year more than 250 models from Acer, Asus, Dell, Fujitsu, HP, Lenovo, LG, MSI, NEC, Samsung and other brands will be released.

"With the launch of our fast mobile gaming processor, we are expanding the 12th generation Intel Core processor family to deliver significant performance gains in thin and light laptops. We offer our customers high productivity and current technologies and design in various form factors - from ultra-thin models to systems of the enthusiast class, "- said Chris Walker, Intel Corporate Vice President and General Manager, Mobile Client Platforms.

12th Generation Intel Core Mobile Processors

Mobile Intel Core processors for thin and light systems, like other 12th generation models, are based on Intel's hybrid performance architecture and combine high-performance cores (P-cores) and energy-efficient cores (E-cores). Running Windows 11, everything from video calls to web browsing to photo editing is intelligently distributed to the right cores at the right time for optimal multitasking with Intel Thread Director Technology.

12th generation Intel Core mobile processors for thin and light laptops implement all the features of the Intel 7 process technology in terms of performance per watt:

• Up to 14 cores (6 P cores and 8 E cores) with a fully relevant architecture.
• Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics, up to 96 execution units.
• Supports a wide range of DDR5/LPDDR5 and DDR4/LPDDR4 memory modules.
• Up to 70% performance gain in multithreaded mode.
• Almost twice as fast 3D rendering - for those who create content and are always on the move.
• Increased productivity - Up to 30% faster photo editing now.
• Integrated Intel Wi-Fi 6E (Gig +) module for improved performance, wireless performance.
• Thunderbol 4 interface for fast and easy wired connection to any docking station, display or accessory.
• Intel IPU 6.0 blocks for high image quality and energy efficiency in video conferencing.

Third Edition Intel Evo

Laptops claiming up-to-date Intel Evo verification will be subjected to intense enough workloads and real-world testing to demonstrate their video conferencing capabilities in addition to high responsiveness, instant wake-up, long battery life, and fast charging processes. Intel Evo laptops with 12th generation Intel Core processors are optimized for multitasking and provide consistent connectivity, picture quality, and audio for multi-party conferences.

Thanks to joint developments with 150 ecosystem partners, more than 100 systems verified in the current edition of Intel Evo are expected to be released this year, including options with foldable displays and models based on 12th generation Intel Core H-series processors.

Accessories manufacturers have joined the Engineered for Intel Evo partner device development and testing program this year. Numerous Thunderbolt devices from Poly, Anker, Kensington, Dell, HP, Belkin, Samsung, Sabrent, OWC and others are expected to add monitors, docking stations, storage devices and Bluetooth headsets.

2021

12th Generation Intel Core

On October 27, 2021, Intel introduced the 12th generation Intel Core processors, the first of which will go on sale six models with an unlocked multiplier (K index) for desktop systems, including the Intel Core i9-12900K processor. Up to 5.2 GHz, 16 cores, and 24 processor threads provide multithreaded performance for gamers, enthusiasts, and content creators .

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According to the company, the 12th generation Intel Core family will include 60 processor models that will be part of more than 500 designs PERSONAL COMPUTER from company partners. Built with the Intel 7 Process Technology, the hybrid architecture delivers scalable performance energy consumption from 9 watts to 125 watts.

The six announced unlocked desktop multiplier models are processors based on Intel hybrid architecture. This architecture combines Performance cores (P-cores), which demonstrate the highest performance in Intel history, and energy-efficient Efficient cores (E-cores), which are designed to scale the performance of multithreaded workloads. Intel Thread Director Technology enables two microarchitectures to work together, allowing the operating system (OS) to place the right thread in the right core at the right time.

Intel, together with ecosystem partners, conducted a study with many tests to address compatibility issues and published recommendations for independent software developers to optimize applications for hybrid platforms.

The combination of Intel Hybrid Architecture and Intel 7 Process Technology provides multi-threaded performance and other features:

• Flagship gaming processor: The 12th generation Intel Core family includes models with 16 cores and 24 threads, including a Core i9-12900K processor that allows you to achieve proper performance in modern games. The Core i9-12900K processor provides frame-per-second growth over the previous generation, including up to 25% in Troy: A Total War Saga, up to 28% in Hitman 3, and up to 23% in Far Cry 6. Advanced Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E technology reduces gameplay latency by up to 75% in multitasking mode, while P-cores paired with E-cores for offloading parallel tasks give an increase in frames per second of up to 84% during gaming, streaming and recording.
• Performance gains in content creation: Multithreaded performance, P-core performance, and memory performance DDR5 provide the right performance when creating any content, including:
  • Up to 36% faster when editing photos
  • Up to 32% faster video editing
  • Up to 37% faster 3D modeling
  • Up to 100% faster multi-frame rendering

• Optimized overclocking capabilities: Processors offer expert overclocking tools for optimal performance tuning, including overclocking E-cores and DDR5 memory. Intel Extreme Tuning Utility (XTU) 7.5. gives enthusiasts and gamers opportunities: starting with the Core i9- 12900K, XTU will provide one-click overclocking support with Intel Speed ​ ​ Optimizer for 12th generation processors with an unlocked multiplier. In addition, Intel also provides access to Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) version 3.0 with support for DDR5 memory. It offers additional features, including rewritable user profiles and flexible settings for memory overclocking.

Platform capabilities:

• Memory-capable DDR5 processors up to 4800 MT/s (millions of transactions per second)
• Processors with PCIe 5.0 support (up to 16 lines), which provides twice the I/O bandwidth of PCIe 4.0, and four additional PCIe lines 4.0
• Up to 30 megabytes of Intel Smart Cache (L3) and 14 megabytes of L2 cache to increase memory and reduce latency
• Integrated Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E adapter that combines industry-standard Wi-Fi 6E capabilities with minimizing latency and packet loss technology, which is essential for online gaming
• Supports Thunderbolt 4 technology with the ability to connect external devices with a single universal cable

Intel has unveiled the Intel 600 Series chipset with advanced capabilities for improved reliability and performance. The logic set supports up to 28 PCIe lines (along with PCIe Gen 4.0 lines), an integrated USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 interface with twice the bandwidth, and a 4.0 generation DMI (Direct Media Interface) serial bus with increased data exchange speed between the processor and chipset for quick access to peripherals and network devices.

For the first time in desktop chipsets, Intel has introduced the Intel Volume Management Device (VMD) feature for easier management. storage systems VMD allows direct monitoring and maintenance of NVMe SSDs SSD via PCIe bus without the need for additional or RAID other hardware controllers.

The 12th generation Intel Core processor with unlocked desktop multiplier is now available for pre-order from OEMs, channel partners, and retailers. Wider affordability, including retail sales, will be possible from November 4, 2021. By the end of the year, processors are expected to be added to product lines by more than 140 customers from more than 30 countries. Unlocked processors range from $264.00 to $589.00. 10.

Based on advanced overclocking capabilities provided by comprehensive Intel tools and architecture customization capabilities. Overclocking may invalidate the warranty or affect system performance. By the end of the year, Intel plans to ship hundreds of thousands of Intel Core processors with the K index for desktop systems, and by the end of March 2022, it is expected that the volume of shipments of such processors will exceed 2 million copies. In early 2022, it is also expected to expand the range of affordable solutions for desktop, mobile and enterprise systems with the supply of 28 models of 12th generation Intel Core processors to OEM partners.

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Rocket Lake-S Processor Announcement

In mid-March 2021, Intel unveiled the 11th generation of Core desktop processors. Their code designation is Rocket Lake-S. The new line has reduced the number of cores, but performance has increased.

The flagship chip in the new line is the 8-core Core i9-11900K model with a clock speed of up to 5.3 GHz, support for DDR4 memory with a frequency of 3200 MHz and 16-bit computing, as well as 16 MB of optimized Intel Smart Cache.

The main innovation in the Rocket Lake-S line is the microarchitecture of Cypress Cove processor cores. It is made using a 14nm process technology and is able to provide an increase in IPC (specific performance at a constant frequency) by 19% compared to previous generation desktop processors.

Another important change implemented in Rocket Lake-S is the new Intel UHD graphics core with Xe architecture, which provides a 50% increase in the performance of built-in graphics in the desktop segment. At the same time, the new graphics received support for additional 10-bit AV1 and 12-bit HEVC media formats, as well as the ability to work with HDMI 2.0.

Intel also pays attention to support for Intel Deep Learning Boost technology and the Vector Neural Network instruction set to speed up AI output and significantly improve performance in deep machine learning tasks; advanced tools and options for more flexible overclocking and performance tuning.

For the 11th generation of Intel processors, real-time memory overclocking is available, which allows you to change the DDR4 memory clock speed, as well as advanced support for overclocking memory on motherboards with H570 and B560 logic sets, additional voltage range control for AVX2 and AVX-512 vector registers, and an integrated memory controller built from scratch with support for a wider range of timings and Gear 2 mode in addition to Gear 1 mode.^[10]

11th Gen Intel Core H Series and 11th Gen Intel Core S Series

On January 12, 2021, Intel unveiled an updated line of 11th generation Intel Core H series mobile processors, suitable for gaming capabilities for laptop owners up to 16 millimeters thick.

According to the company, led by a 4-core Intel Core i7 Special Edition processor with a frequency of up to 5 gigahertz (GHz) in Turbo mode, these H-35 processors are designed for gaming on portable devices. They are equipped with a 4th generation PCIE interface for connecting modern discrete graphics.

In addition, Intel has announced an 8-core processor designed for users who care about gaming performance and creativity at the desktop level. PERSONAL COMPUTER This platform has features and characteristics that are usually characteristic of desktop systems, including: processor speed up to 5 GHz, 20 4th generation PCIE lines for fast work with data drives and discrete graphics, as well as Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E (Gig +). Shipments of the processor will begin at the end of the first quarter of 2021.

Intel has demonstrated the next generation desktop technology - it will be introduced to the market with 11th generation Intel Core S series processors (Rocket Lake-S), which are designed for gamers and advanced users. Compared to the previous generation of chips, these processors will be able to execute 19% more instructions per clock cycle (IPC), which will ensure proper core frequency and even greater system performance. The processor family, led by the Intel Core i9-11900K, will be released in the first quarter of 2021.

In addition, Intel introduced Alder Lake, the next generation processor. Alder Lake, scheduled for release in the second half of 2021. Alder Lake will also be an Intel processor built with an advanced version of 10nm SuperFin technology.

2020

11th Generation Intel Core Presentation

On September 2, 2020, the company Intel introduced the next generation processors for mobile. PERSONAL COMPUTER 11th generation Intel Core processors with Intel Iris Xe graphics (codenamed Tiger Lake) are Intel processors for thin and light, laptops offering performance and capabilities for real-world tasks, collaboration, creativity, gaming, and entertainment in mobile PCs based on and. operating systems Windows ChromeOS

Built with Intel's SuperFin silicon chip technology, 11th generation Intel Core processors demonstrate energy efficiency without sacrificing performance and responsiveness, operating at significantly higher frequencies than previous generations of Intel processors.

In addition, Intel is introducing the Intel Evo brand for key performance notebooks and second edition Project Athena specifications. Notebooks marked with the Intel Evo badge are based on 11th generation Intel Core processors with Intel Iris Xe graphics verified as mobile systems based on Intel technologies for user tasks. This year it is planned to release more than 20 devices under the Intel Evo brand.

11th generation Intel Core with Intel Iris Xe graphics - Intel processors for ultra-thin and ultra-light laptops based on Windows and ChromeOS operating systems. Lightweight and thin platforms have a wide range of built-in components optimized for high-quality CPU, GPU, AI accelerators, and optimized software for maximum performance in the most commonly used applications.

• 11th generation processors provide collaboration functionality based on immersive and personalized AI capabilities. The slim laptop offers processor-down audio to suppress background noise via Intel Gaussian and Neural Accelerator 2.0 (Intel GNA), intelligent background blur capabilities, the ability to display ultra-high definition video, video stream decoding features, and built-in Intel Wi-Fi 6 (Gig +) wireless adapter - a video conferencing solution.
• Performance for daily office tasks is more than 20% better than competing products. Thunderbolt 4 allows you to connect docking stations that include up to four Thunderbolt ports for fast charging and simultaneous connection of monitors, external drives, video cards, as well as any other USB device.
• Up to 2.7 times faster photo editing and twice faster real-world video processing compared to competing products. Support for 8K 12bHDR monitors and up to four 4KHDR displays simultaneously.
• 11th generation Intel Core processors are chips equipment room with Vision technology Dolby that lets you stream immersive content and improve system-level energy efficiency by about 20% over the previous generation of processors, allowing you to watch more than an hour of streaming video from. batteries
• Doubled compared to the previous generation of processors, the performance of the built-in Intel graphics adapter allows you to play Borderlands 3, Far Cry New Dawn, Hitman 2 and other popular games with it.

Intel has revealed the details of the Willow Cove microarchitecture of the computing core and the scalable Intel Xe graphics architecture, created using Intel SuperFin silicon chip manufacturing technology, which extends the range of frequencies to 4.8 GHz and increases energy efficiency by supporting specialized computing engines, accelerators and software optimization on a single chip. These processors have a combination of critical computing components needed to perform real-world workloads, such as:

• The Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics subsystem outperforms the 90% discrete laptop graphics cards in its segment, providing up to 96 EUs and up to 16 MB of L3 cache per SoC.
• The set of instructions for neural network inference is used on the built-in video card with Intel DL Boost: DP4a. In addition, for the first time, data of the INT8 type is supported, which allows up to 5 times increase in AI performance.
• Enhanced hardware security with built-in Intel ControlFlowEnforcementTechnology (CET) and Intel TotalMemoryEncryption (TME) mechanisms.
• Support for the high-performance AV1 codec, which provides energy-efficient 4K support even with limited bandwidth.
• An image processing solution including an artificial vision system and adaptive brightness control.
• The Thunderbolt 4 interface allows you to connect docking stations with four Thunderbolt ports and universal cables up to 2 meters long for simultaneous data and video transmission, as well as act as a power bus.
• A massive single-chip client with PCIe Gen 4 connected to the processor, supporting up to four lanes.

Scalable performance, 7W to 28W operating range, eight dual-chassis chip configurations, and up to 4.8 GHz turbo speeds enable 11th generation Intel Core processors to run a single core at a high speed critical to demanding tasks on thin and light laptops.

Announcement of Comet Lake-S - 10th generation Intel Core processors for desktops

On April 30, 2020, Intel introduced the 10th generation of Core desktop processors, which received the designation Comet Lake-S and 14nm architecture. The flagship of the new line - Core i9-10900K - has a peak clock speed of 5.3 GHz per core.

The new family includes representatives with two to ten cores. The vast majority of models, except the youngest dual-core Celeron, have support for Hyper-Threading technology. Due to this, dual-core Pentium supports four threads, quad-core Core i3 supports eight threads, six-core Core i5 supports 12 threads, eight-core Core i7 supports 16 threads, and finally, ten-core Core i9 supports 20 threads.

There are two major changes to Comet Lake: the new LGA 1200 socket and flagship 10-core models. The new socket will "come in handy" when the Rocket Lake processors come out. The manufacturer also names the following characteristics of the new chips:

• Improved Intel Turbo Boost Max 3.0 overclocking and faster memory
• Multithreading for all processors
• Up to 20MB cache
• Memory support before DDR4-2933
• New Intel 400 Series Chipset
• Intel Ethernet support I225 up to 2.5 Gbps
• Wi-Fi 6
• Socket LGA1200
• Thunderbolt 3, Intel Optane, and 40 PCIe 3.0 support.

The 10th generation of desktop processors includes Core i9, i7, i5, i3 and Pentium solutions - a total of 32 options. K-index models have an unlocked multiplier and can be overclocked, F models come without built-in graphics, and the T line runs at reduced frequencies, but has a reduced heat package to 35 W and reduced power consumption.

Sales of Intel Comet Lake-S processors will begin in May 2020. True, here we are talking about the American market. The timing of the premiere and prices in Russia at the time of the announcement of the products have not been announced.^[11]

10th Generation Intel Core H-Series Presentation

On April 2, 2020, TAdviser announced that Intel had broken the 5 GHz barrier on laptops and introduced the 10th generation Intel Core H-series mobile processors. The H-series chips, the most powerful of which is the 10th generation Intel Core i9-10980HK processor, offer desktop-level performance that becomes available to gamers and content creators wherever they are.

The launch of the 10th generation Intel Core H Series mobile processors strengthens Intel's gaming position, delivers desktop performance in to computers a mobile form factor, and provides a wide range of choice among more than 100 laptop models, including more than 30 thin and light systems. The presented platform is optimized for enthusiasts and creators of multimedia content by increasing the processor frequency to 5 GHz for most products in the line, which will achieve outstanding quality in games and applications for content creation. notes Fredrik Hamberger, general manager of premium segment and gaming laptops at Intel

Gamers are increasingly choosing mobile systems, while flexibility for gaming on mobile devices and the high performance of their gaming systems are equally important for them. At the same time, the processor speed is in the top 3 key characteristics of the system. With high performance typically found on desktops, 10th generation Intel Core mobile processors deliver desktop-class performance up to 5.3 GHz 3 in Turbo mode, 8 cores and 16 threads, and 16 MB of Intel Smart Cache, providing a gaming experience with high responsiveness, stable gaming performance, and 4K resolution.

Compared to three-year-old systems, i9-10980HK processor-based systems provide:

• 54% higher FPS in a number of top games;
• 44% more overall productivity 7 for faster, more flexible performance
• twice the speed of 4K video rendering and export, allowing you to create and share content faster and easier.

The 10th generation Intel Core i7-10750H processor with a Turbo frequency of up to 5.0GHz3 was specially designed for gamers and content creators who need optimized performance. Compared to three-year-old systems, i7-10750H processor-based systems provide:

• FPS gain in games by 44%;
• Increase overall system performance by 33%
• increase in 4K video export speed by 70%.

In addition, among the 10th generation processors, the Intel Core i7-10875H processor was presented, operating at a frequency of up to 5.1 GHz 2 in Turbo mode and having 8 cores/16 threads, which is aimed at experienced gamers, content creators and demanding users who need a powerful processor for multitasking.

Outstanding gaming opportunities. In 2020, more than 30 thin and light devices up to 20 mm thick will be presented, as well as more than 100 laptops in the consumer and commercial segments, as well as in the workstation division. In addition, Intel, together with manufacturers, optimizes gaming laptops by adding support for modern technologies such as:

• Intel Integrated Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (Gig +) Network Connection that supports three times faster download speeds for high-speed wireless connectivity with low network latency
• Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0;
• Intel Adaptix Dynamic Tuning Technology and Intel Extreme Tuning Utility for intelligent performance tuning;
• Intel Speed ​ ​ Optimizer technology, which offers a convenient way to improve performance in one click;
• support for Thunderbolt™ 3, which has four times the bandwidth of USB 3.1;
• Support for Intel Optane2 memory to speed up the launch and loading of games;

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2019

Announcement of the release of the 10th generation processors of the Comet Lake-S family

On December 30, 2019, it became known that with the release of the 10th generation processors of the Comet Lake-S family, the company Intel intends to exacerbate competition in the desktop market PERSONAL COMPUTER and regain positions that have shaken under the onslaught of chips. To AMD Ryzen this end, Intel intends to provide multithreading support in all future Comet Lake-S processors, Wccftech reported, citing information anonymous sources in the company data and test listings of the 3DMark website.

Some ninth generation Intel Core processors, including models for the middle and upper segments of desktop PCs, came with Hyper Threading Technology disabled, which provides two data streams on each physical core of the chip. The release of models without support for Hyper Threading Technology, which implies an increase in power consumption and a corresponding increase in heat dissipation, allowed Intel to introduce processors with higher clock frequencies within traditional thermal packages.

With a high degree of probability, the improved Comet Lake-S architecture allows you to enable multithreading without looking at TDP. Hyper Threading Technology, in turn, provides a significant increase in processor performance in individual applications, and this is exactly what Intel needs today to hold the desktop market share.

Along with the processors, the updated Intel 400 logic sets with support for the LGA 1200 processor socket are expected to debut. According to Wccftech, the official announcement of the updated platform with Comet Lake-S processors may occur approximately in February 2020.

According to preliminary data, the updated Intel Core chips of the Comet Lake-S family will receive support for up to ten computing cores, up to 30 high-speed PCH-H lines, up to 40 PCIe 3.0 lines (in some models up to 24 lines).

The updated Comet Lake-S platform will also provide video games and resolution support, 4K advanced core and memory overclocking, programmable (Open FW) SDK 4-core processor Quad-Core Audio DSP.

The Comet Lake-S platform also implies the availability of Intel Wireless-AC (Wi-Fi/BT CNVi) wireless modules in integrated and discrete versions, Intel Wi-Fi 6 (Gig +) support, integrated USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 Gb/s) ports, Intel Rapid Storage Technology (Intel RST) and other updates.

It is significant that multithreading will return to even the most budget Intel desktop chips. For example, Intel Core i3-10300 processors with a 65W thermal package will receive four cores and eight threads. The base clock frequency of the Core i3-10300 will be 3.7 GHz, in turbo mode the chip will be able to accelerate to 4.2 GHz.

Relatively inexpensive entry-level Core i5-10400 processors will receive six cores and, accordingly, 12 threads. The Core i5-10400 processor will receive a base clock speed of 3.5 GHz and the ability to overclock in turbo mode up to 4.1 GHz. For comparison: its closest analogue in the ninth generation processor line - Core i5-9400, has six cores and only six threads, while its base frequency is 2.90 GHz with turbo overclocking up to 4.1 GHz.

The Core i5-10600 processor of the mid-range price segment with a TDP of 65W will receive six cores and 12 threads, while the base clock frequency of the chip will be 3.3 GHz with turbo overclocking up to 4.5 GHz.

This processor is also expected to be available in the unlocked multiplier version of the Core i5-10600K and, accordingly, with TDP up to 95W, as well as the economical version of the Core i5-10600T with TDP of only 35W due to lower clock speeds - 2.4 GHz base and 4.0 GHz turbo.

In the segment of top solutions, replenishment is also expected in the form of a Core i9-10900 processor with ten computing cores and 20 computing threads. According to sources, this chip is still in the earliest engineering stage of development and is still undergoing tests at a clock speed of 2.50 GHz.

Wccftech sources also confirmed earlier rumors that Intel has planned for 2020 to switch to the LGA 1200 processor socket using the next generation of 400 series chipsets.

It is expected that the dimensions of the LGA 1200 connector will be approximately similar to the dimensions of the current LGA 1151 (37.5 x 37.5 mm), but the contact groups will be shifted to the left. Thus, the current Comet Lake processors will not be mechanically and electrically compatible with motherboards for Coffee Lake chips. However, boards under the LGA 1200 will not require updated fasteners or updated cooling systems.

Platforms based on Comet Lake-S processors will also retain compatibility with UDIMM RAM modules DDR4-2666 and will support up to 32GB of memory per channel.

The list of Intel 400 series chipsets will include a version of Z490 with support for "unlocked" processors (with the possibility of additional overclocking), a version of W480 for entry-level workstations, a version of Q470 for enterprise solutions with support for Intel vPro technology and a version of H410 for mass inexpensive PCs.

Boards on the W480 chipset are expected to get maximum functionality, including 46 high-speed I/O lines and 40 PCIe Gen 3.0 lines, while the Z490 will be focused on gaming and high-performance desktop PCs and will receive up to 24 PCIe 3.0 lines.

The updated Intel 400 series chipsets will receive support for up to eight SATA III ports, up to eight USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, or up to ten USB 3.2 Gen 1 or 14 USB 3.2 ports^[12] to ^[13]

Launch of the 9th generation Intel Core i9-9900KS Special Edition gaming processor

On October 28, 2019, the corporation Intel revealed the full details processor of the 9th Generation Intel Core i9-9900KS Special Edition and announced the product to be widely available. The 9th generation Intel Core i9-9900KS processor out of the box supports 5.0 GHz for all cores in turbo mode, providing gamers with an unprecedented gaming experience. The processor will go on sale on October 30 at a suggested retail price of 513 dollars and will be available worldwide. This product has been released as a special series for a limited time.

With the introduction of the 9th generation Intel Core i9-9900KS Special Edition processor, Intel has set standards for gaming desktop systems. Built on the 9th generation Intel Core i9-9900K architecture, this cutting-edge desktop gaming processor is designed for the most advanced gamers who need maximum performance. This is another step in the company's innovation, which continues the trend set by last year's launch of the limited series Intel Core i7-8086K. Frank Soqui, Intel VP and General Manager, Desktop, Workstation and Channel Group

The i9-9900KS processor has an unlocked multiplier, eight cores/16 threads, runs at a base frequency of 4.0 GHz, has a TDP of 127 W, is equipped with 16 MB of Intel Smart Cache and supports up to 40 PCIe platform lines for gaming and overclocking.

Key features and capabilities:

• The frequency for all cores in turbo mode is up to 5.0 GHz, the base frequency is up to 4.0 GHz, which provides an even higher speed of games when they are scaled by more cores to increase the frame rate.
• Eight cores, 16 threads, 127W TDP, 16MB Intel Smart Cache, and up to 40 PCIe platform lines.
• The processor is compatible with already available Z390 motherboards.
• Speed up multitasking (the ability to play simultaneously, stream gameplay and record it) by 27% compared to a three-year-old PC.
• Increase the frequency of personnel changes by 35% compared to a three-year-old PC.
• The increase in video editing speed 4K 17% compared to the previous generation and 78% compared to a PC three years ago.
• One-year warranty.
• Easy overclocking with advanced features such as Intel Performance Maximizer, which simplifies the quality and dynamic tuning of an unlocked processor based on the individual capabilities of a particular processor.

With the 9th generation Intel Core i9-9900KS Special Edition processor, gamers and overclockers can get the most out of their systems. Few chips on Intel plates meet these specifications and are capable of operating at 5.0 GHz in turbo mode for all cores. The number of processors in this special series is limited.

i9-10980XE, i9-10940X, i9-10920X и i9-10900X

On October 7, 2019, Intel unveiled an updated line of Intel Core X series processors.

According to the company, freelancers, professional consumers and other categories of desktop users who do not require many professional features of industrial-class systems, Intel Core X series processors provide high performance and additional overclocking capabilities. Four processors (i9-10980XE, i9-10940X, i9-10920X and i9-10900X) will be especially relevant when working with various resource-intensive tasks related to photo and video editing, game development or 3D animation. In addition, these processors have an Intel Performance Maximizer feature optimized for amateur use. It allows you to quickly and securely configure unlocked X-series processors for their inherent performance.

Prices for the updated X-series processors range from dollars $590 to $979.

Intel introduced the 10th generation of processors

At the end of May 2019, Intel introduced the 10th generation of Core processors. These chips with Ice Lake architecture and Sunny Cove cores are manufactured using a 10nm process technology, which the American corporation has finally mastered.

However, AMD is ahead of its rival: the company has announced a new generation of Ryzen desktop processors based on 7nm technology.

The new AMD Ryzen 9 3900X with 12 cores, 24 threads and 105W heatsink is priced at $500. At the same time, a similar model from Intel - a 12-core Core i9 9920X with a 165 W thermal package - sells for $1189. 

The 10th generation Intel Core processor line includes a variety of models from Intel Core i3 to Intel Core i7, which have up to 4  cores/8 threads and operate at a maximum frequency in turbo mode up to 1.1 GHz.

The new products have been used by Intel DL Boost technology, which provides an improvement in performance on tasks artificial intelligence by about 2.5 times. For low-cost AI applications  processor , the Intel Gaussian Network Accelerator (GNA) is built into the computer.

The company claims that the new Intel Iris Plus graphics, built on the basis of 11th generation graphics architecture, almost doubles performance.

 For the first time, the platform supports the integrated Thunderbolt 3 interface  and the integrated Intel Wi-Fi 6 (Gig +) wireless network adapter, which provides data transfer at speeds up to 1.7 Gbps. The Thunderbolt 3 controller is designed to support up to four ports displayed on opposite sides of the laptop^[14]

10th generation Intel Core processors are already shipping by the end of May 2019, and the first systems from OEMs will be available by the end of the year.

9th Generation Intel Core H Series

On April 23, 2019, Intel introduced the powerful generation of mobile processors Intel Core is the 9th generation Intel Core processor H series, which is designed for gamers and people of content creators who want to take their laptop experience to the next level.

The 9th generation Intel Core mobile processor generation is designed for gamers and content creation professionals. We provide the capabilities of a desktop workstation with 5GHz and 8 cores in a number of compact systems and the next level of communication with Wi-Fi 6 (Gig +), so that users can play and create without restrictions. Fredrik Hamberger, general manager of premium segments and Intel gaming laptops

According to the company, 9th generation Intel Core mobile processors offer high performance desktop workstation in a mobile form factor, the fastest and most reliable wireless connection thanks to the Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 (Gig +) adapter, powerful connectivity thanks to Thunderbolt 3, and support for Intel Optane memory technology.

The most powerful processor in the line is the 9th generation Intel Core i9-9980HK, the first Intel Core i9 mobile processor with a maximum clock speed of up to 5.0 GHzii with Intel Thermal Velocity Boost technology, 8 cores and 16 threads, supporting up to 16MB of Intel Smart Cache. 9th generation Intel Core mobile processors are designed for the most demanding workloads and deliver:

• Full range of processors, including i5, i7 and an unlocked Intel Core i9-9980HK processor for even better performance
• Up to 33% more performance than three-year-old PCs
• 28% faster response time
• Continuous performance optimization with Intel Dynamic Tuning for all laptop types.

The 9th generation Intel Core mobile processor lets you play the most demanding games on your laptops like a desktop, play wherever you are, and record and stream at the same time. With optimized power consumption and the presence of an Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 network adapter with support for multi-gigabit Wi-Fi connectivity, immersion in the gameplay becomes more complete. Now gamers get:

• immersive gaming experience in the most resource-intensive games by improving FPS by 56% in games such as' Total War: Warhammer II ';
• 38% faster game launch time, for example, in 'Civilization 6';
• the ability to play, record and stream gameplay in HD resolution 2.1 times faster than previous generations;
• the ability to connect to the game using wireless Wi-Fi technology through the use of an Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 adapter (Gig +) with almost three times acceleration and 75% reduction in latency, and with Intel-based Wi-Fi 6 (Gig +) routers.

9th generation Intel Core mobile processors can speed up video editing, allowing you to perform demanding creative tasks on the go. Intel Optane Solid-State Memory with QLC NAND SSD capabilities accelerates application downloads, while Thunderbolt 3 support improves content creation processes at home and in the workplace with the ability to easily connect multiple 4K monitors over a single cable, additional external storage devices and recharge the system.

9th generation Intel Core mobile processors provide:

• 54% faster video editing in 4K format compared to three-year-old PCs
• The amount of memory required to work with applications and files up to 1 TB provided by the Intel Optane H10;
• 63% faster content creation than a three-year-old PC with Intel Optane N10 Solid-State Memory than a TLC NAND SSD only;
• Intel Wi-Fi 6 (Gig +) allows you to transfer 10GB media files in less than one minute (almost three times faster than the 2x2 AC Wi-Fi standard).

Additions to the 9th generation Intel Core desktop processor family were also introduced. The updated line of 9th generation Intel Core desktop processors now contains more than 25 products in total, ranging from Intel Core i3 processors to Intel Core-i9 processors, offering unique performance and flexibility to meet users' needs - from everyday office tasks to gaming and content creation. The family also includes Pentium Gold and Celeron products for entry-level computing, which gives users even more choice and allows them to find the right solution for their needs and for any budget. Among the updated features:

• a 47% increase in FPS in games;
• speeding up video editing by 2.1 times compared to five-year-old PCs when working with video with 4K resolution and panoramic video;
• Intel Wi-Fi 6 (Gig +) adapter with gigabit Wi-Fi speeds provides almost three times the performance of 2x2 AC and 40 percent faster than Intel Wireless-AC (Gigabit);
• up to 8 cores and 16 threads, turbo mode up to 5.0GHz per core, 16MB Intel Smart Cache and 40 PCIe platform lines.

2018

Intel focused on Apple and left Asus and Acer without processors

At the end of October 2018, information appeared that the main reason for the shortage of computer processors was Apple. Other PC manufacturers, including Asus and Acer, are suffering from this collaboration between Intel and Apple.

According to the Nikkei newspaper, citing industry sources, Intel alone supplies so-called modems for new iPhones - chips designed to make phones call and access the mobile Internet.

Such chips are manufactured using a 14nm process technology - the same one that underlies Intel Core processors. Moreover, the company independently produces these microcircuits, which puts "even more pressure on Intel enterprises, which already have to be sweet due to the delay in the release of 10nm technology for the production of next-generation chips," the source said.

All computer manufacturers faced a tense situation ahead of the Christmas season, he said. Moreover, the largest vendors like Lenovo, HP Inc., Dell and Apple may suffer less than Asus and Acer, since the leaders, thanks to large volumes of purchases, have more leverage on Intel during negotiations over the supply of chips.

The vulnerability of Asus and Acer is also stronger because companies are focused on releasing cheaper laptops, Nikkei notes.

The shortage of Intel processors will have a stronger impact on manufacturers of second and third-tier computers, which produce more laptops based on chips with weak characteristics, agrees TrendForce analyst Tseng Kouhan.

According to him, the laptop market in the second half of 2018 lacks up to 5% of processors, and the problem may become "even more noticeable" in December.^[15]

9th Generation Intel Core, Intel Core X-series

October 8, 2018 Intel introduced a complete product line processors for gaming and creation-focused desktop systems, content including 9th generation Intel Core processors and Intel Core X-series processors. Desktop processors are designed to deliver performance and advanced functionality. There is also an updated line of Intel Core X series and (Intel Xeon W-3175X more on this product). here

9th Generation Intel Core

The 9th Intel Core i9-9900K processor delivers performance across the entire line of Intel desktop processors and has become the launch processor of the Intel Core i9 brand in the mainstream desktop segment. i5-9600K, i7-9700K and i9-9900K processors can provide outstanding gaming experience with 8 cores/16 threads, up to 5.0GHz per core with Intel Turbo Boost 2.0, and Intel Smart Cache 16MB.

9th generation Intel Core processors have an unlocked multiplier, and systems based on them will support up to 40 PCIe 3.0 lines, opening up opportunities for gaming, creating content and overclocking:

• the ability to get FPS above 220 in three globally popular computer games.
• Thanks to Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, which allows you to increase the core frequency to 5.0GHz, gamers can enjoy their favorite games with a higher change rate personnel (FPS), which in popular games in some cases can be 10% higher than in systems based on previous generation processors, and 37% higher than the frequency of personnel changes in games on computers three years ago.
• ability to record and recode video and stream directly during the game. With such mega-tasking, gamers can enjoy 11% higher FPS in games compared to previous generation systems, and if we take into account computers three years ago, then the FPS indicator in some cases may be 41% higher.
• improved video editing in Adobe Premiere - up to 34% more performance than previous generation systems, 97% more video editing performance than three years ago.
• overall system performance improved by 15% over previous generation systems and by 40% over a three-year-old PC.
• overclocking introduced processors with the Intel Extreme Tuning Utility, an accurate tool for advanced overclocking control, as well as additional heat reserve with a special Solder Thermal Interface Material (STIM).

To fully realize the full potential of 9th generation Intel Core processors, Intel is introducing the Intel Z390 chipset, which includes high-speed integrated USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports and an integrated Intel Wireless-AC module with Gigabit Wi-Fi support. 9th generation Intel Core processors are also compatible with all motherboards based on Intel 300 Series chipsets, which provides additional consumer experiences.

Intel Core X Series

Intel also announced a line (i7-9800X, i9-9820X, i9-9900X, i9-9920X, i9-9940X, i9-9960X and i9-9980XE) of Intel Core X series processors for Intel's scalable desktop platform. Processors are represented by models with a wide variety of cores and differ in variable I/O capabilities. Designed for high-frequency, high-throughput workloads, both small and high-thread, these processors can handle the most complex tasks and run the most demanding applications.

With Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, which provides a core frequency of 4.5 GHz, the most demanding computing workloads can be routed to the two fastest CPU cores, allowing you to optimize device performance when running low-thread workloads as needed. This means that customers will no longer have to compromise between choosing a processor for tasks with a small number of threads and a processor for workloads with a large number of threads.

In addition, Intel Core X-series processors allow software developers to create applications that use the Intel AVX-512 instruction set to accelerate processing performance when paralleling workloads.

Availability

9th generation Intel Core processors and motherboards based on the Intel Z390 chipset are available for pre-order from various global suppliers and retailers starting October 8th. Intel Core X-series processors will be available in November 2018.

Cannon Lake - Intel's first 10nm processor

In mid-May 2018, Intel announced its first 10nm processor. With this chip, the American corporation opened the Intel Cannon Lake family. 

The first representative of the new series of processors was the Core i3-8121U model, which has two computing cores with the ability to simultaneously process up to four threads of instructions. The clock speed is 2.2 GHz, but it is possible to increase it to 3.2 GHz in the "turbo" mode.

Intel has given the Core i3-8121U a 4 MB L3 cache. The maximum dissipated thermal energy (TDP) is declared at 15 watts.

In addition, the processor features support for DDR4-2400 and LPDDR4/x-2400 RAM with a maximum of 32 GB and Intel Optane drives. It is assumed that Core i3-8121U will be used in ultra-thin laptops and compact computers.

The chip is devoid of a built-in graphics accelerator, so computers running on Core i3-8121U will need a separate graphics card. The first device to receive this processor was the Lenovo Ideapad 330 laptop, which starts at $450. This laptop is equipped with an AMD Radeon graphics adapter.

According to Intel, the Core i3-8121U is a quarter faster than the 14nm Core i3-6006U processor. However, the latter has 1 MB less cache and a clock speed of 2 GHz. Moreover, unlike the Core i3-8121U, it does not have support for Turbo Boost technology, but there is a built-in GPU. The TDP score is the same.

The cost of Intel Core i3-8121U has not yet been disclosed by May 16, 2018. The manufacturer is set to begin official sales of the processor during the second quarter. There is no information about other processors in the Intel Cannon Lake line.^[16]

2017

Coffee Lake-S

In September 2017, Intel announced the eighth generation of Core desktop processors. The first thing that catches your eye when considering new products is an increase in the number of cores and an increase in price.

The new chips belong to the Coffee Lake-S family. The presented line includes four six-core Intel Core i7 and i5 processors, as well as a pair of quad-core Core i3. Intel calls the new Core i7 the fastest gaming processor in the company's range and notes that for the first time, Intel Core i5 chips have six computing cores.

If you do not take into account the decisions of the HEDT class, then this is the first increase in the number of cores in Intel's "desktop" CPUs since 2006, when the Core 2 Extreme QX6700 was released.

The new processors are equipped with a built-in Intel HD Graphics 630 graphics accelerator and support storage and DDR4-2666 RAM.

The flagship product is the Intel Core i7-8700K model with clocks from 3.7 to 4.7 GHz, 12 MB of L3 cache and a nominal power consumption of 95 W.

According to the developers, Coffee Lake-S processors provide a 25 percent increase in frame rate compared to seventh generation Intel Core solutions. In addition, it is stated that the speed of content creation programs (for example, Adobe Photoshop) is increased by 65% and 4K video processing is accelerated by 32%.

The increase in productivity was reflected in prices. So, the cost of i7-8700K in batches of 1000 pieces is $359, which is 18% more expensive than the 7700K model. 

Retail sales of new processors will begin on October 5, 2017.

Simultaneously with the Coffee Lake-S chips, a new set of Intel Z370 system logic was introduced for them. According to Intel, it contains various improvements in terms of power supply and will help 6-core models achieve maximum performance.^[17]

Intel Core i8

On August 21, 2017, Intel officially announced the eighth generation of Core processors - the most powerful for computers in the company's range. The new family is represented by the Y series (for tablets with plug-in keyboards), U (for thin and light convertible laptops), H (for high-performance laptops and mobile workstations) and S (for powerful desktops).

First, chips from the Kaby Lake Refresh line were announced, which received four compute cores with Hyper-Threading support, a dual-channel DDR4-2400/LPDDR3-2133 memory controller and a UHD Graphics 620 graphics accelerator with HDMI 2.0 support. Depending on the model and the amount of dynamic "overclocking," the clock speed is from 1.6 to 4.2 GHz.

Speaking about the increase in speed, Intel notes that users of the Kaby Lake platform will see a moderate increase in performance, but updating, for example, a five-year-old system on Ivy Bridge, will notice more than twofold increase. According to a press release, the eighth generation of Intel Core processors outperforms previous solutions by 40%.

The company claims that devices based on the new chips will be able to work up to 10 hours without recharging in 4K video playback mode. Another important point is the built-in support for Microsoft Mixed Reality technology for displaying content in virtual reality format.

Compared to Kaby Lake-R, Kaby Lake Refresh managed to keep heat generation (TDP) at 15 watts, despite an increase in the number of cores. At the same time, Intel was forced to significantly reduce the operating frequency of the chips, increasing the maximum Turbo Boost by a couple of hundred MHz. It is also worth noting the doubled size of the L3 cache.

In addition to Kaby Lake Refresh, the eighth generation of Intel Core processors will include the Coffee Lake family (scheduled for release in fall 2017) and Cannon Lake.^[18]

Intel Core i9

In May 2017, Intel introduced the Intel Core X-series processor family, the first platform in its history to feature such high performance, scalability and availability. The family includes processors ranging from 4 to 18 cores, from the most affordable to expensive models. The family also features a new high-performance Intel Core i9 processor for maximum power and extreme megatasking. The computing capabilities of this industry novelty allow you to fundamentally rethink work with high-load tasks, such as creating content for virtual reality or visualizing data.

The Intel Core X-series processor family includes the first Intel desktop processors with teraflop performance, which shows the processing power these processors provide. In addition, we are introducing a brand new Intel Core i9 processor that offers maximum performance for gaming, VR applications, and content creation. The line is led by the new Intel Core i9 Extreme Edition processor, the first consumer desktop processor with 18 cores and 36 threads.

For 2017, it is the world's highest performing desktop processor. With such a wide range and such flexible pricing, the Intel Core X-series processor family is the most scalable and affordable desktop platform for the enthusiast PC community. But we are by no means limited to only increasing the number of cores. Working together, our technologies can maximize platform-wide performance. Along with the processor family, we are introducing the new Intel x299 chipset, which has increased the number of I/O devices and offers advanced overclocking capabilities.

As part of a partnership with Microsoft, Intel has managed to achieve maximum performance, full Windows experience, long battery life, and wide network capabilities in thin and light PCs. More than 30 models of such computers have already been presented, including from Acer, Huawei, Lenovo and MSI. The model, codenamed "Kukuna," was presented on stage with Asus.

2016

Kaby Lake

On August 17, 2016, Intel announced the start of shipments of seventh generation Core processors codenamed Kaby Lake.

Brian Krzanich, CEO of Intel, showed off a PC with a ready-made processor. The chips are how powerful they are that they allow you to play Overwatch games without using a graphics accelerator.

The new processors are the most powerful ever released. Intel Brian Krzanich, Intel CEO

Kaby Lake processors, like Skylake (sixth generation), are manufactured using 14nm technology. Among the innovations is support for USB-C Gen 2 and HDCP 2.2 interfaces. In addition, the chips are equipped with a graphics controller optimized for 4K video processing, which will help create cheaper laptops that support this resolution^[19].

With the seventh generation Core, Intel will try to regain consumer interest in desktop PCs. The company will try to use the leap in performance that will be noticeable, and in simple tasks, and in games, and in creative programs.

Moore's Law is far from his death. Brian Krzanich

According to the head of Intel, the company has begun supplying chips to partners. The first PCs with them are expected to be on sale in the fall of 2016. We should expect mobile computers to go on sale, and only then desktops.

Core i7 Extreme Edition Presentation

In June 2016, Intel introduced the Intel Core i7 processor family Extreme Edition, the most powerful desktop processor in Intel history. The family will satisfy the most complex needs of fans of modern computer games and manufacturers of various visual content.

The next generation processor based on the Broadwell-E design is a 14nm process technology with three-dimensional FinFET transistors. This distinguishes it at the microarchitecture level and according to formal specifications. Previously, there were no such offers in the range of desktop processors, and only eight cores received the most advanced Core i7. Now the operating system can see two dozen logical cores in a computer on Core i7-6950X at once.

The family is characterized by support for 40 PCI lines, which guarantees scalability and allows you to expand the capabilities of the system by installing graphics cards and solid-state drives. Improved performance is possible thanks to Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and the use of four-channel memory.

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