10th Generation Intel Processors

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10th Generation Intel Processors

Intel has finally released its 10th Gen Core processors for laptops. This generation, Intel has made the leap to a new architecture and manufacturing process, bringing performance and battery life improvements over the last gen.  Read on to find out everything that’s new with these processors.

Intel's 10th Gen Core processors represent a more significant update to the company's line-up than recent generations as it has made the move to a 10 nanometre (nm) process, a radical departure from the 14nm process used in the previous generations. A smaller process means the CPUs using it are more power efficient, reducing their power consumption requirements and, subsequently, increasing battery life.

Thunderbolt 3 support is now built into these new CPUs, meaning it will be much easier for PC manufacturers to include it in laptops. These new chips also support Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), the latest Wi-Fi standard that is only now starting to hit the market and is built for faster transfer speeds and the ability to better handle lots of connected devices.

Improved graphics performance is also a feature of these 10th Gen Core chips. Though not a substitute for a discrete Graphics card, generational advances in the latest version of Intel's Iris Pro graphics will allow for smooth 1080p gaming in games, along with more efficient 4K video editing and photo processing.

Finally, Intel has embraced AI with its 10th Gen Core chips, adding a dedicated instruction set, called Deep Learning Boost (DLB), to carry out AI workloads efficiently.

Intel has released 11 10th Gen Core processors, all of which are built for laptops and 2-in-1s. These 11 chips break down to five low-power Y-series and six higher performance U-series options, each spread across a variety of Core i3, i5, and i7 CPUs.

At present, there's no precise release date for Intel's 10th Gen Core chips for desktop PCs. However, Intel expects to release 10th Gen Core processors for other PC segments throughout the next 12 months.

Expect to read about Intel's desktop plans, including a list of models and their specs, in the coming months on our website. Stay tuned to ePrompto for the latest news and technological advancements.