Intel announced its next set of 14th Gen Intel Core processors on January 8 at CES 2024. The set, known as Raptor Lake Refresh as it is based on an improved version of the Raptor Lake chip, is Intel’s latest push into both desktop and mobile processors. .
“Our 14th Gen Intel Core processor family is designed to deliver world-class performance and platform features to both enthusiast and mainstream PC users,” said Roger Chandler, Intel vice president and general manager, PC and Enthusiast workstations from the client computing group. in a press release. “Enthusiasts on the go can now enjoy the best mobile experience available today with our HX series processors. And mainstream desktop users can now experience the efficient performance and robust platform features available in our next-generation 65- and 35-watt desktop processors.”
Additionally, Intel introduced the Intel Core U family of mobile processors for thin and light gaming and professional PCs.
14th Gen Intel Core Mobile Processor Family Adds More Cores
The Intel Core 14th Gen HX series of mobile laptop processors addresses the needs of gamers, content creators and creative professionals who need high performance in a relatively small device. The series includes eight Performance cores (P cores) and 16 Efficient cores (E cores). Intel reports that it is incorporating 50% more E cores in the Intel Core i7-14700HX processors in the HX family compared to the previous generation.
This processor family includes up to 24 cores (eight P-cores and 16 E-cores) and 32 threads in its i9-14900HX processors. The i7-14700HX processors now have more cores, with 20 cores (eight P cores, 12 E cores) and 28 threads. Thunderbolt 5 connectivity on the HX Series can deliver 80 gigabits per second of bi-directional bandwidth or up to 120 Gbps with bandwidth boost.
14th Gen Intel Core HX processors are expected to hit the market in partner devices in 2024.
14th Gen Intel Core desktop processors support enterprise tools
The 14th Gen Intel Core desktop stack has 18 new processors from the top to the bottom of the stack. Today’s Intel desktop processors offer 37% faster multi-threaded performance and up to 7% better Microsoft Office performance compared to the previous generation, Intel said. The i9-14900 processors of the 14th Generation Intel Core desktop processors can contain up to 24 cores (eight P cores, 16 E cores) and 32 threads.
The new desktop stack is equipped with next-generation Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 (5 Gig) and Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E (Gig+) connectivity.
The 14th Gen Intel Core desktop processors have 192GB of total DDR5-5600/DDR4-3200 MT/S memory for backward compatibility with Intel 600 and 700-based motherboards. The processors support existing integrated thermal solutions, including the Intel Laminar RH1 and RM1 coolers.
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The 14th Gen Intel Core desktop processor lineup primarily competes with AMD’s Ryzen 7000 processors.
The new 14th Gen Intel Core desktop processors are now available online and in stores.
Some of the 14th Gen Intel Core desktop processors (i9-14900, i7-14700, i5-14600, and i5-14500) are comparable with Intel vPro, which is a variety of hardware tools and services for performance business class, integrated. in security and remote monitoring of business PCs.
Intel Core U Series 1 processor delivers increased performance for laptops
The Intel Core U Series 1 processor is the latest in the Intel Core U mobile processor family.
The Intel Core U Series 1 processor has the following attributes:
- Up to 5.4 GHz turbo frequency along with up to 10 cores (two P-cores, eight E-cores) and 12 threads in its Intel Core 7 150U processor.
- Up to 96GB total DDR5-5200/DDR4-3200 MT/S memory.
- Universal Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, allowing you to connect to multiple 4K monitors and accessories with 40Gbps bandwidth.
- Supports eight PCIe Gen 4.0 and 12 PCIe Gen 3.0 lanes for the latest SSD storage.
- Connects to Bluetooth 5.4, Bluetooth 5.3 and Bluetooth Auracast.
- Supports Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 (5 Gig) and Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E (Gig+).
Mobile devices using the Intel Core U Series 1 processor will be available in the first quarter of 2024.
Editor’s note: TechRepublic is covering CES 2024 remotely.
