In New Delhi: Intel has launched the much awaited second generation Intel Core processor family. Powered by new features and services, it claims to deliver an entirely new visual experience with processor graphics built in. According to company, more than 500 desktop and laptop PCs are expected from all major OEMs worldwide throughout the next year. In India, systems are likely to be available from OEMs like HCL, Wipro, MSI, HP, Lenovo, Toshiba and Dell amongst others as well as from local channel partners.
New features include, Intel Quick Sync Video, and a new version of the companys award-winning Intel Wireless Display (WiDi), which now adds 1080p HD and content protection for those wishing to beam premium HD content from their laptop screen to their TV.
The new 2nd Generation Intel Core processors represent the biggest advance in computing performance and capabilities over any other previous generation, said R. Sivakumar, Managing Director, Sales & Marketing Group, Intel South Asia.
The built-in visual capabilities enabled by these new processors are stunning. This, combined with improved adaptive performance, will revolutionize the PC experience in a way that is obvious for every user to see and appreciate a visibly smarter performance.
New Visual Experience for Todays Lifestyles
The 2nd Generation Intel Core processor family is the first visibly smart microarchitecture to combine visual and 3D graphics technology with performance-leading microprocessors on a single chip. By incorporating the newly architected Intel HD Graphics on each 32nm die significant graphics performance improvements over previous generation graphics can be enabled, for both HD media processing and mainstream gaming.
These new features are bound to appeal to your senses and give you a better looking PC experience said R. Sivakumar. The visual features built into the processor deliver everything for a stunning and seamless experience when viewing and interacting with all your PC visuals. So what you see looks amazing and runs without any interruptions, he added
New processor graphics technology will focus on the areas where most people are computing today: high-definition (HD) video, photos, mainstream gaming, multi-tasking and online socializing and multimedia. Enhanced visual technologies like HD graphics are built into every 2nd Generation Intel Core processor. For consumers, this means improved PC experience, with better overall power management, greater efficiency and battery life.
Another feature offered by the company is Quick Sync Video which takes the wait out of editing and sharing videos with performance that completes in minutes what used to take hours. Intel estimated that a 4 minute HD video that used to take 4 minutes to convert to play on an iPod would now take just 16 secondsii.
Smart Performance, Energy Efficiency and Intelligence Merge
The Core i5 and i7 processors also include the enhanced Turbo Boost Technology 2.0. This feature automatically reallocates processor core and processor graphics resources to accelerate performance, giving users an immediate performance boost when and where its needed.
Other previously revealed chip features, all manufactured on Intels second-generation high-k metal gate transistors include Vector Extensions (AVX), InTru, 3-D, and Clear Video Technology HD.
The chips are made on Intels 32nm manufacturing process on the companys second-generation high-k metal gate transistors. These unique advantages further boost performance; reduce power consumption for better battery life and smaller designs, and lower overall manufacturing costs.
Intel announced more than 20 processors, wireless adapters and chipsets, including new Intel Core i7, i5 and i3 processors, Intel 6 Series Chipsets, and Intel Centrino Wi-Fi and WiMAX adapters. More than 500 laptop and desktop PC platform designs are expected from all major computer makers worldwide based on these products. The quad core based systems will be available in early to mid January timeframe with additional dual core versions in February.
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