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In announcing the era of the AI PC, Intel introduced its new lineup of processors at CES 2024, designed for mobile, desktop, and edge devices. The star of the show is the Intel Core 14th Gen processor family, featuring systems powered by Intel Core Ultra, highlighting Intel’s dedication to meeting diverse user needs and pushing the boundaries of computing standards. At the conference, Intel mentioned that over 60 partners would launch products featuring these chips.
Roger Chandler, Intel’s VP for enthusiast PCs and workstations, noted that the Intel Core 14th Gen processor family delivers top-shelf performance and features for both enthusiasts and mainstream PC users. Whether you need mobile flexibility or robust desktop power, Intel is transforming the computing experience.
The Intel Core 14th Gen HX-series processors are designed for gamers, creators, and professionals looking for high performance in mobile devices. Leading this range is the Intel Core i9-14900HX, which boasts eight Performance-cores (P-cores) and 16 Efficient-cores (E-cores) for outstanding single and multi-thread performance, as well as top-notch connectivity. The i7-14700HX processors enhance creator capabilities by offering a 50% increase in E-cores.
Key highlights of the HX-series include up to 5.8 GHz turbo frequency, support for 192GB of DDR5-5600 MT/S memory, overclocking features, Thunderbolt 5, integrated Intel Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.4 and 5.3. These processors will power more than 60 partner systems in 2024, meeting the gaming, creative, and professional requirements of mobile enthusiasts.
For desktop users, Intel has expanded its lineup with 18 new processors to satisfy the needs of mainstream users and businesses across various sectors. These processors can reach up to 5.8 GHz turbo frequencies, support up to 192 GB of DDR5-5600/DDR4-3200 MT/S memory, and maintain support for thermal solutions, PCIe Gen 5.0, Gen 4.0, and Thunderbolt 4, offering superior performance for everyday tasks. Operating at 65-watt and 35-watt levels, these desktop processors are suitable for mainstream desktops, all-in-one systems, and edge devices. They support USB 3.2, Thunderbolt 4, and Wi-Fi 6E (Gig+), ensuring a smooth computing experience.
The Intel Core U Processor Series 1 focuses on mainstream mobile PCs, balancing efficiency and performance for thin-and-light devices. They reach up to 5.4 GHz turbo frequencies and support up to 96 GB of DDR5-5200/DDR4-3200 MT/S memory, featuring Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, Bluetooth 5.4, and Wi-Fi 7 (5 Gig) and Wi-Fi 6E (Gig+). These processors promise powerful yet efficient mobile computing and are expected to be available in Q1 2024.
Intel’s extensive lineup of processors represents a major advancement in computing technology, offering enhanced performance, connectivity, and efficiency across mobile, desktop, and edge devices, and accommodating a wide variety of user needs and applications.