As expected, Intel has just unveiled the Intel Core 14th Gen mobile and desktop processors, alongside the new Intel Core mobile processor Series 1 family.
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The new flagship Intel® Core™ i9-14900HX features 24 cores and the world’s best experience for mobile enthusiasts, while the complete lineup of Intel Core 14th Gen desktop processors come in at the 65-watt and 35-watt levels for mainstream desktop, all-in-one, and edge devices. Finally, the new Intel Core mobile processor Series 1 family is led by the Intel® Core™ 7 processor 150U featuring 10 cores/12 threads and up to 5.4 gigahertz (GHz) turbo frequencies.
“Our Intel Core 14th Gen processor family is built to bring top-notch performance and platform features to enthusiast and mainstream PC users alike. 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 latest-gen 65-watt and 35-watt desktop processors.”
Roger Chandler, Intel vice president and general manager, Enthusiast PC and Workstations, Client Computing Group
Let’s check out the latest Intel processors and see what the company has to say about them.
Intel Core 14th Gen HX-series
Built for gamers, creators, and professionals who require computing power and laptop mobility, the new HX-series combines best-in-class connectivity with incredible single- and multi-thread performance. The flagship in this series is the the Intel Core i9-14900HX, featuring eight Performance-cores (P-cores) and 16 Efficient-cores (E-cores).
The new processor family includes:
- Up to 5.8 GHz turbo frequency delivering up to 17% better gaming performance and up to 51% faster multitasking performance versus competition.
- Up to 24 cores (eight P-cores, 16 E-cores) and 32 threads in its i9-14900HX processors.
- 50% more E-cores in its i7-14700HX processors, bringing those to 20 cores (eight P-cores, 12 E-cores) and 28 threads.
- Support for up to 192 gigabytes (GB) of total DDR5-5600 megatransfers/second (MT/S) memory.
- Overclocking capabilities on HX series processors, including Intel® Extreme Utility (XTU) and Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) support3.
- New Intel® Application Optimization (APO) support on HX series, with six new gaming titles (eight total) supported since the initial Intel Core 14th Gen desktop launch in October 20234.
- Thunderbolt™ 5, delivering 80 gigabits per second (Gbps) of bi-directional bandwidth, and bandwidth boost providing up to 120 Gbps, 3x the capability of today’s fastest solutions, for the best display and data experiences – in addition to Thunderbolt™ 4 delivering bandwidth of 40 Gbps for PC connectivity to multiple 4K monitors and accessories.
- Leading wireless features, including integrated Intel® Wi-Fi 6E (Gig+) and available new discrete Intel® Wi-Fi 7 (5 Gig) for multi-gigabit speeds in more locations, wired-like responsiveness and extreme reliability.
- The latest in Bluetooth® connectivity with support for both Bluetooth 5.4 and Bluetooth 5.3, providing exceptional performance for multiple simultaneous Bluetooth-enabled device connections.
New Intel Core 14th Gen Mainstream Desktop Processors
For desktop users, the Intel Core 14th Gen processors help users game, work, and create at demanding levels. In all, there are a total of 18 new processors in this category so users can find the right processor at the right price point that suits their needs and budget.
The latest Intel desktop processors include:
- Up to 5.8 GHz turbo frequency delivering up to 37% faster multi-thread performance and up to 7% better Microsoft Office performance gen-over-gen.
- Up to 24 cores (eight P-cores, 16 E-cores) and 32 threads in its i9-14900 processors.
- For the i7-14700, the addition of four E-cores for a total of 20 cores (eight P-cores, 12 E-cores) and 28 threads.
- Support for up to 192 GB of total DDR5-5600/DDR4-3200 MT/S memory – providing backward compatibility with existing Intel 600- and 700-series-based motherboards.
- Continued support for in-box thermal solutions, including the Intel® Laminar RH1 and RM1 coolers.
- Next-generation wireless connectivity with support for both Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 (5 Gig) and Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E (Gig+).
- Continued support for both PCIe Gen 5.0, Gen 4.0 and Thunderbolt 4 providing 40 Gbps bandwidth, in addition to integrated USB 3.2 connectivity support providing up to 20 Gbps transfer bandwidth.
Intel Core U Processor Series 1
The Intel Core U mobile processor family is brand new to the market. With it comes efficient, balanced performance mainstream mobile PC users desire in thin-and-light devices. These systems will be agailable in the first quarter of 2024 from a number of Intel partners.
The new Intel Core U Processor Series 1 includes:
- 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 processor 150U.
- Up to 96 GB of total DDR5-5200/DDR4-3200 MT/S memory.
- Thunderbolt 4 universal connectivity for work and play, enabling 40 Gbps bandwidth for connection to multiple 4K monitors and accessories.
- Support for eight PCIe Gen 4.0 and 12 PCIe Gen 3.0 lanes for latest solid-state drive (SSD) storage.
- The latest in Bluetooth connectivity with support for both Bluetooth 5.4 and Bluetooth 5.3, including Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) audio enabling low-power, immersive, high-fidelity PC sonic experiences and support for new Bluetooth Auracast™ capabilities for broadcast audio tuning, personal audio sharing, and enhanced accessibility for hearing aids and new assisted listening services.
- Next-generation wireless connectivity with support for both Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 (5 Gig) and Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E (Gig+).
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