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Intel has revealed its 9th generation of chip named Ice Lake which will be built using 10nm+ process technology. Nothing too spectacular about this except that the revelation comes before the company has even launched its 8th generation of Core processors.
Intel had earlier earmarked Aug 21 as the day it will be launching its Coffee Lake family of chips. Worth mentioning, Coffee Lake will be built using the 14nm manufacturing process. Coffee Lake will be a follow up to the Kaby Lake chips that Intel had launched earlier, and is in fact, part of a bigger 14nm chip family also comprising of the Sky Lake range.
However, Intel is differentiating the various iterations of its 14nm chip offering using the ‘+’ notation. In that respect, the Kaby Lake is considered to be of 14nm+ technology while the forthcoming Coffee Lake due out next week is being referred to as 14nm++, which means it is going to be the most advanced in the range.
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What is also startling about Intel’s revelation of the 9th gen 10nm+ Ice Lake family is that it is yet to launch its first 10nm chip named Cannon Lake. As things stand right now, Intel is already heavily delayed with the launch of the Cannon Lake chip given that it was scheduled to happen by end-2016 itself. Now it isn’t likely for the chip maker to launch Cannon Lake before 2018, with the more advanced Ice Lake following thereafter.
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- Next‑Gen Platform Support: Compatible with Intel 800 Series Chipset‑based motherboards with LGA1851 Socket enabling PCIe 5.0/4.0 and high‑speed DDR5 memory (up to 7200 MT/s).
- High‑Performance Core Configuration: Features up to 24 cores (8 P‑cores + 16 E‑cores) for demanding gaming and creator
- Ultra‑Fast Boost Clocks: Reaches up to 5.5 GHz max turbo frequency for top‑tier responsiveness and performance
- Built for Enthusiasts: Unlocked for performance tuning when paired with Intel Z‑series chipsets, making it ideal for overclockers and power users.
- Robust Power & Thermal Design: Engineered with 125W base power and 250W max turbo power to sustain high‑intensity
However, what has led to the creation of some confusion is the way Intel chose to introduce Ice Lake, as the successor to its 8th gen of Core processor family on its website. How Cannon Lake fits in under such a circumstance remains to be seen.
Meanwhile, there seems some sort of confirmation the new 10nm chip would be exclusive to laptop devices while the Kaby Lake and Coffee Lake will cater to both the laptop and desktop segments. That again might change once the 10nm+ Ice Lake comes on to the scene, allowing Intel to cater to a wider segment of computing requirements.
Quick Recap
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- Game without compromise. Play harder and work smarter with Intel Core 14th Gen processors
- 24 cores (8 P-cores plus 16 E-cores) and 32 threads. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770 included
- Leading max clock speed of up to 6.0 GHz gives you smoother game play, higher frame rates, and rapid responsiveness
- Compatible with Intel 600-series (with potential BIOS update) or 700-series chipset-based motherboards
- DDR4 and DDR5 platform support cuts your load times and gives you the space to run the most demanding games
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- Game Without Compromise. Play harder and work smarter with Intel Core 14th Gen processors
- 20 cores (8 P-cores plus 12 E-cores) and 28 threads. Discrete graphics required
- Up to 5.6 GHz with Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 gives you smooth game play, high frame rates, and rapid responsiveness
- Compatible with Intel 600-series (with potential BIOS update) or 700-series chipset-based motherboards
- DDR4 and DDR5 platform support cuts your load times and gives you the space to run the most demanding games
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- Game Without Compromise. Play harder and work smarter with Intel Core 14th Gen processors
- 20 cores (8 P-cores plus 12 E-cores) and 28 threads. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770 included
- Up to 5.6 GHz with Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 gives you smooth game play, high frame rates, and rapid responsiveness
- Compatible with Intel 600-series (with potential BIOS update) or 700-series chipset-based motherboards
- DDR4 and DDR5 platform support cuts your load times and gives you the space to run the most demanding games
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- Get ultra-efficient with Intel Core Ultra desktop processors that improve both performance and efficiency so your PC can run cooler, quieter, and quicker.
- Core and Threads 24 cores (8 P-cores plus 16 E-cores) and 24 threads. Integrated Intel Graphics included
- Performance Hybrid Architecture Integrates two core microarchitectures, prioritizing and distributing workloads to optimize performance
- Performance Unlocked Up to 5.7 GHz unlocked. 40MB Cache
- Compatibility Compatible with Intel 800 series chipset-based motherboards
