At a global event held in Beijing April 3rd, Intel announced new mobile chipsets and processors that will power mainstream to high-end notebook computers in 2018. It is also the time when Intel decide to bring Hexa-Core multi-threaded processing to the mainstream, enabling desktop-like performance on a laptop form factor.
Here are the 5 key points that you should know from the announcement
1. Intel Announces the new Core i9 Mobile Processor
With the surprise launch of the Core i9 Desktop processors at COMPUTEX last year, we were expecting Intel to release a mobile version of their computing powerhouse. The Core i9-8950HK is the answer to that.
The new Core i9-8950HK is Intel’s most powerful mobile processor up to date. It is a hexa-core processor that has a base clock of 2.9GHz which can be increased to up to 4.8GHz. This is achieved by Intel’s Turbo Boost technology on individual cores, as long as it stays within its thermal limits (with the new Thermal Velocity Boost Technology which increases core clock based on the processor’s temperature and power budget). This means that the processor is designed to be versatile for both single-threaded and multi-threaded applications.
The Core i9 also differs from the Core i7, as it is an unlocked processor. This means that notebook manufacturers whom wishes to include dedicated cooling solutions to the processor can even include overclocking options on the laptop for even better performance.
2. The mobile Core i7 processors now comes with 6 cores / 12 threads
The new Core i7 series that was announced alongside with the Core i9 are now also Hexa-Core processors. This standardizes all Core i7 processors, regardless of desktop or mobile variants to have 6 cores, which brings a significant amount of raw performance on mobile computers. We can expect the new Core i7 mobile processors in the latest gaming notebooks and workstations starting today.
3. Core i5 gets hyperthreading technology
The Intel Core i5 has always been quad core processors without hyperthreading technology enabled. With the announcement, the new Intel Core i5 is now officially the Core i7 of yesteryear.
4. Gigabit Wi-Fi for all!
Intel has also designed the new Intel 300 series chipset for the new i5 and i7 mobile processors. The Intel 300 series chipset brings upon an integrated 802.11AC wireless network controller that is capable of wireless network speeds of up to Gigabit speeds.
5. Intel Optane for Mobile Computers and the new Core iX+ Branding
Intel Optane is a relatively new memory architecture that excels in memory access times and latency. This technology, which was previously only available on the 7th and 8th Generation desktop solutions, is now made available for the mobile products as well. The technology aims to accelerate SATA-based storage responsiveness as it acts as a “fast caching” interface between the memory and secondary storage devices.
Consumers will also see a new Intel Corei5+, Core i7+ and Core i9+ badges on the new notebook and desktop systems that has Intel Optane technology included.
Press Release attached below:
Intel Core i9 Processor Comes to Mobile:
The
Best Gaming and Creation Laptop Processor Intel Has Ever Built
Best Gaming and Creation Laptop Processor Intel Has Ever Built
(SINGAPORE, 3 April
2018) – Today at a
global event in Beijing, Intel unveiled the first ever Intel® Core™ i9
processor for laptops. Part of the new lineup of high-performance mobile
products unveiled, the powerful 8thGen Intel Core i9 processor is
the highest-performance laptop processor Intel has ever built to deliver the
best gaming and content creation experience on the go.
2018) – Today at a
global event in Beijing, Intel unveiled the first ever Intel® Core™ i9
processor for laptops. Part of the new lineup of high-performance mobile
products unveiled, the powerful 8thGen Intel Core i9 processor is
the highest-performance laptop processor Intel has ever built to deliver the
best gaming and content creation experience on the go.
Building on the
arrival of the new Intel Core i9 processor for mobile, Intel also announced a
new Intel Core platform extension that brings together the benefits of 8th Gen
Intel Core processors with Intel® Optane™ memory, rounded out its family of
high-performance desktop CPUs and chipsets that deliver modern standby and
ambient computing capabilities, and shared new details on the 8th Gen
Intel® Core™ vPro™ platform.
arrival of the new Intel Core i9 processor for mobile, Intel also announced a
new Intel Core platform extension that brings together the benefits of 8th Gen
Intel Core processors with Intel® Optane™ memory, rounded out its family of
high-performance desktop CPUs and chipsets that deliver modern standby and
ambient computing capabilities, and shared new details on the 8th Gen
Intel® Core™ vPro™ platform.
Delivering the
ultimate gaming and content creation experience
ultimate gaming and content creation experience
The new 8th Gen
Intel Core i9, i7 and i5 processors for laptops are based on the Coffee Lake
platform and leverage the 14nm++ process technology enabling them to deliver up
to 41 percent more frames per second in gameplay1 or edit 4K
video up to 59 percent faster than the previous generation with same discrete
graphics.2
Intel Core i9, i7 and i5 processors for laptops are based on the Coffee Lake
platform and leverage the 14nm++ process technology enabling them to deliver up
to 41 percent more frames per second in gameplay1 or edit 4K
video up to 59 percent faster than the previous generation with same discrete
graphics.2
At the top of the
stack, the 8th Gen Intel Core i9-8950HK processor is optimized
to push the limits of performance. It is the first mobile Intel processor with
six cores and 12 threads. It comes fully unlocked and features the new Intel
Thermal Velocity Boost (TVB), which opportunistically and automatically
increases clock frequency up to 200 MHz if the processor temperature is low
enough and turbo power budget is available. This translates to a turbo
frequency of up to 4.8 GHz.
stack, the 8th Gen Intel Core i9-8950HK processor is optimized
to push the limits of performance. It is the first mobile Intel processor with
six cores and 12 threads. It comes fully unlocked and features the new Intel
Thermal Velocity Boost (TVB), which opportunistically and automatically
increases clock frequency up to 200 MHz if the processor temperature is low
enough and turbo power budget is available. This translates to a turbo
frequency of up to 4.8 GHz.
As the PC gaming
industry rapidly grows, Intel has seen increasing demand for incredibly fast
laptops that can provide desktop-like performance for an immersive and
responsive experience, including the ability to stream and record without
compromising gameplay while still enabling portability.
industry rapidly grows, Intel has seen increasing demand for incredibly fast
laptops that can provide desktop-like performance for an immersive and
responsive experience, including the ability to stream and record without
compromising gameplay while still enabling portability.
But, performance goes
beyond gaming. Thanks to the rapid pace of technology innovation, the industry
has broadened the access to all types of content and how people create it. It
has radically redefined what creativity means, and as content has become richer
and more immersive, the level of performance needed to both consume and create
that content has also increased. This 8th Gen Intel Core
processor family provides a powerful mobile platform for creators. In addition,
the new highest-performance 8th Gen Intel Core mobile
processors’ single- and multi-threaded performance allows users to enjoy the
smoothest and highest-quality mobile VR and new Windows* Mixed Reality Ultra
experiences.
beyond gaming. Thanks to the rapid pace of technology innovation, the industry
has broadened the access to all types of content and how people create it. It
has radically redefined what creativity means, and as content has become richer
and more immersive, the level of performance needed to both consume and create
that content has also increased. This 8th Gen Intel Core
processor family provides a powerful mobile platform for creators. In addition,
the new highest-performance 8th Gen Intel Core mobile
processors’ single- and multi-threaded performance allows users to enjoy the
smoothest and highest-quality mobile VR and new Windows* Mixed Reality Ultra
experiences.
The
highest-performance 8th Gen Intel Core mobile processor family
also adds a new Intel® 300 Series Chipset, which adds integrated Gigabit Wi-Fi
for a blazing-fast connection that is capable of being up to 2 times faster
than standard 2×2 802.11AC 80 MHz (867 Mbps).
highest-performance 8th Gen Intel Core mobile processor family
also adds a new Intel® 300 Series Chipset, which adds integrated Gigabit Wi-Fi
for a blazing-fast connection that is capable of being up to 2 times faster
than standard 2×2 802.11AC 80 MHz (867 Mbps).
Intel Optane memory:
now on 8th Gen Intel Core mobile and desktop platforms
now on 8th Gen Intel Core mobile and desktop platforms
Intel Optane memory is
a smart and adaptable system accelerator for desktop and mobile platforms,
increasing the performance and responsiveness of SATA-based storage technology
without compromising storage capacity.
a smart and adaptable system accelerator for desktop and mobile platforms,
increasing the performance and responsiveness of SATA-based storage technology
without compromising storage capacity.
Now, Intel Optane memory
is available across both 8th Gen Intel Core mobile and desktop
platforms. Additionally, Intel has released a new Data Drive Acceleration
feature that delivers a boost to a large secondary HDD data drive. This
powerful combination provides up to 4.7 times the game loading3 and
1.7 times faster media loading.4 More on Data Drive
Acceleration here.
is available across both 8th Gen Intel Core mobile and desktop
platforms. Additionally, Intel has released a new Data Drive Acceleration
feature that delivers a boost to a large secondary HDD data drive. This
powerful combination provides up to 4.7 times the game loading3 and
1.7 times faster media loading.4 More on Data Drive
Acceleration here.
Consumers will also
begin to see a new platform extension with Intel Core i5+, i7+ and i9+ badges
on select systems, starting with today’s high-performance 8th Gen
Intel Core mobile processors and desktop processors. This indicates they are
purchasing a device that has the combination of Intel Core performance with the
acceleration of Intel Optane memory.
begin to see a new platform extension with Intel Core i5+, i7+ and i9+ badges
on select systems, starting with today’s high-performance 8th Gen
Intel Core mobile processors and desktop processors. This indicates they are
purchasing a device that has the combination of Intel Core performance with the
acceleration of Intel Optane memory.
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The benchmark results
reported above may need to be revised as additional testing is conducted. The
results depend on the specific platform configurations and workloads utilized
in the testing, and may not be applicable to any particular user’s components,
computer system or workloads. The results are not necessarily representative of
other benchmarks and other benchmark results may show greater or lesser impact
from mitigations.
reported above may need to be revised as additional testing is conducted. The
results depend on the specific platform configurations and workloads utilized
in the testing, and may not be applicable to any particular user’s components,
computer system or workloads. The results are not necessarily representative of
other benchmarks and other benchmark results may show greater or lesser impact
from mitigations.
Software and workloads
used in performance tests may have been optimized for performance only on Intel
microprocessors. Performance tests, such as SYSmark and MobileMark, are
measured using specific computer systems, components, software, operations and
functions. Any change to any of those factors may cause the results to vary. You
should consult other information and performance tests to assist you in fully
evaluating your contemplated purchases, including the performance of that
product when combined with other products. For more information about
benchmarks and performance test results, go to www.intel.com/benchmarks.
used in performance tests may have been optimized for performance only on Intel
microprocessors. Performance tests, such as SYSmark and MobileMark, are
measured using specific computer systems, components, software, operations and
functions. Any change to any of those factors may cause the results to vary. You
should consult other information and performance tests to assist you in fully
evaluating your contemplated purchases, including the performance of that
product when combined with other products. For more information about
benchmarks and performance test results, go to www.intel.com/benchmarks.
The Intel® Thermal
Velocity Boost feature is supported on Intel® Core™ i9-8950HK and Intel® Xeon®
Processor E-2186M and is designed to increase performance of both
multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads. . The maximum Core Frequency is
achieved while the processor is at a temperature of 50°C or lower and turbo
power budget is available. Frequencies may reduce over time as processor
temperature increases.
Velocity Boost feature is supported on Intel® Core™ i9-8950HK and Intel® Xeon®
Processor E-2186M and is designed to increase performance of both
multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads. . The maximum Core Frequency is
achieved while the processor is at a temperature of 50°C or lower and turbo
power budget is available. Frequencies may reduce over time as processor
temperature increases.
Altering clock
frequency or voltage may damage or reduce the useful life of the processor and
other system components, and may reduce system stability and performance.
Product warranties may not apply if the processor is operated beyond its
specifications. Check with the manufacturers of system and components for
additional details.
frequency or voltage may damage or reduce the useful life of the processor and
other system components, and may reduce system stability and performance.
Product warranties may not apply if the processor is operated beyond its
specifications. Check with the manufacturers of system and components for
additional details.
Intel technologies’
features and benefits depend on system configuration and may require enabled
hardware, software or service activation. Performance varies depending on
system configuration. Check with your system manufacturer or retailer or learn
more at www.intel.com.
features and benefits depend on system configuration and may require enabled
hardware, software or service activation. Performance varies depending on
system configuration. Check with your system manufacturer or retailer or learn
more at www.intel.com.
1As measured by Total War: WARHAMMER II
Workload comparing 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-8950HK vs. 8th Gen
Intel® Core™ i7-7820HK
Workload comparing 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-8950HK vs. 8th Gen
Intel® Core™ i7-7820HK
2As measured by Adobe Premiere Pro Video
Editing Workload comparing 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-8950HK vs. 8thGen
Intel® Core™ i7-7820HK
Editing Workload comparing 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-8950HK vs. 8thGen
Intel® Core™ i7-7820HK
3As measured by Game Level Load Workload
comparing 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7+ 8750H (32GB Intel® Optane™
memory module) + 256GB PCIe SSD + 1TB HDD vs. 8th Gen Intel®
Core™ i7-8750H + 256GB PCIe SSD + 1TB HDD
comparing 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7+ 8750H (32GB Intel® Optane™
memory module) + 256GB PCIe SSD + 1TB HDD vs. 8th Gen Intel®
Core™ i7-8750H + 256GB PCIe SSD + 1TB HDD
4As measured by Media Project Load Workload
comparing 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7+ 8750H (32GB Intel® Optane™
memory module) + 256GB PCIe SSD + 1TB HDD vs. 8th Gen Intel®
Core™ i7-8750H + 256GB PCIe SSD + 1TB HDD
comparing 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7+ 8750H (32GB Intel® Optane™
memory module) + 256GB PCIe SSD + 1TB HDD vs. 8th Gen Intel®
Core™ i7-8750H + 256GB PCIe SSD + 1TB HDD
Configurations
8th Generation
Intel® Core™ vs. 7th Generation Intel® Core™
Intel® Core™ vs. 7th Generation Intel® Core™
Intel® Core™ i9-8950K
Processor, PL1=45W TDP, 6C12T, Turbo up to 4.8GHz on Pre-production OEM System,
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1080, Memory: 2x4GB DDR4, Storage: 256GB Intel® 760P SSD
(PCIe), OS: Windows* 10 RS3 Build 1709, MCU 0x84 (Reference Disclaimer 19)
Processor, PL1=45W TDP, 6C12T, Turbo up to 4.8GHz on Pre-production OEM System,
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1080, Memory: 2x4GB DDR4, Storage: 256GB Intel® 760P SSD
(PCIe), OS: Windows* 10 RS3 Build 1709, MCU 0x84 (Reference Disclaimer 19)
Intel® Core™ i7-7820HK
Processor, PL1=45W TDP, 6C12T, Turbo up to 4.6GHz on MSI System, Graphics:
NVIDIA GTX 1080, Memory: 2x4GB DDR4, Storage: 256GB Intel® 760P SSD (PCIe), OS:
Windows* 10 RS3 Build 1709, MCU 0x84
Processor, PL1=45W TDP, 6C12T, Turbo up to 4.6GHz on MSI System, Graphics:
NVIDIA GTX 1080, Memory: 2x4GB DDR4, Storage: 256GB Intel® 760P SSD (PCIe), OS:
Windows* 10 RS3 Build 1709, MCU 0x84
Intel® Optane™ Data
Drive Acceleration Configurations
Drive Acceleration Configurations
Intel® Core™ i7+ 8750H
Processor, PL1=45W TDP, 6C12T, Turbo up to 4GHz on Pre-production OEM System,
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1070, Memory: 2x4GB DDR4, Storage: 256GB 760P SSD (PCIe) +
1TB HDD + 32GB Intel® Optane memory, OS: Windows* 10 RS3 Build 1709, MCU
0x84
Processor, PL1=45W TDP, 6C12T, Turbo up to 4GHz on Pre-production OEM System,
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1070, Memory: 2x4GB DDR4, Storage: 256GB 760P SSD (PCIe) +
1TB HDD + 32GB Intel® Optane memory, OS: Windows* 10 RS3 Build 1709, MCU
0x84
Intel® Core™ i7-8750H
Processor, PL1=45W TDP, 6C12T, Turbo up to 4GHz on Pre-production OEM System,
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1070, Memory: 2x4GB DDR4, Storage: 256GB 760P SSD (PCIe) +
1TB HDD, OS: Windows* 10 RS3 Build 1709, MCU 0x84
Processor, PL1=45W TDP, 6C12T, Turbo up to 4GHz on Pre-production OEM System,
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1070, Memory: 2x4GB DDR4, Storage: 256GB 760P SSD (PCIe) +
1TB HDD, OS: Windows* 10 RS3 Build 1709, MCU 0x84
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