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A web-site has published complete specifications of Intel Corp.’s upcoming “Skylake-U” microprocessors for low-power laptops. The new central processing units will have thermal design power of around 15W and promise to significantly increase performance of ultra-thin notebooks.

As reported, Intel will release its code-named “Skylake-U” processors in September. The Core i-series lineup will consist of five models: Core i7-6600U, Core i7-6500U, Core i5-6300U, Core i5-6200U and Core i3-6100U. In addition, there will also be one Pentium and two Celeron chips in the family, reports FanlessTech. The new CPUs will feature two cores with or without Hyper-Threading technology, integrated Intel HD Graphics 520 or 510 adapter, 4MB, 3MB or 2MB cache as well as dual-channel DDR4/DDR3L/LPDDR3 memory controller.

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The “Skylake-U” family of products will sport a number of micro-architectural enhancements as well as clock-rate increases compared to “Haswell-U” and “Broadwell-U” families. As a result, Intel expects its new CPUs for notebooks to offer 10 per cent higher performance in general-purpose tasks, up to 34 per cent better performance in graphics applications; Systems featuring “Skylake-U” are projected to feature up to 1.4 hours longer battery life when playing video.

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Select mobile PCs featuring Intel’s “Skylake-U” central processing units will sport Rezence wireless charging, WiGig wireless docking capabilities as well as 4G/LTE cat. 6 modem. Notebooks based on “Skylake” CPUs will also have a number of enhancements when it comes to audio processing, 3D camera, touchscreen responsiveness, security and so on.

Intel plans to introduce “Skylake-U” processors for laptops sometimes next month. Mobile PCs featuring the new CPUs will hit the market in September – October timeframe.

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KitGuru Says: What is quite surprising is that Intel decided to offer “Skylake-U”-based Celeron and Pentium chips already this year. Typically Intel does not use new micro-architectures for cheap CPUs. Apparently, the company badly wants to increase sales of its mobile parts in order to show better financial results. However, people buy PCs not only because microprocessors or micro-architectures, but because they have certain appealing features. Traditionally, inexpensive PCs are not feature-rich.

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Intel: ‘Skylake’ to have 10–20% higher performance than ‘Broadwell’ https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/laptops/anton-shilov/intel-expects-skylake-to-have-10-20-higher-performance-than-broadwell/ https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/laptops/anton-shilov/intel-expects-skylake-to-have-10-20-higher-performance-than-broadwell/#comments Fri, 24 Jul 2015 11:04:01 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=260610 It is not a secret that Intel Corp.’s upcoming “Skylake” processors will have a number of micro-architecture-related advantages over predecessors. Various leaks point to different kind of performance gains, but Intel itself, apparently, expects its new central processing units to be 10 – 20% faster than “Broadwell” products depending on application. FanlessTech has published what …

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It is not a secret that Intel Corp.’s upcoming “Skylake” processors will have a number of micro-architecture-related advantages over predecessors. Various leaks point to different kind of performance gains, but Intel itself, apparently, expects its new central processing units to be 10 – 20% faster than “Broadwell” products depending on application.

FanlessTech has published what looks like an official Intel “Skylake” platform overview for system makers and resellers. The document explains basic advantages the new central processing units and supporting platforms have over predecessors as well as give some additional understanding regarding technologies that are integrated into new desktop and notebook platforms from Intel.

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One of Intel’s slide promises that the new processors based on the “Skylake” micro-architecture will offer 10 – 20 per cent higher performance in single-thread and multi-thread workloads compared to chips featuring “Broadwell” technology. Desktop CPUs are expected to be around 11 per cent faster than predecessors thanks to new micro-architecture, whereas ultra-low-power Core M mobile chips are projected to be 17 per cent faster than current-gen Core M offerings thanks to a combination of architectural and clock-rate advancements.

The upcoming “Skylake” processors will also feature Intel’s ninth-generation integrated graphics core (Intel Gen 9 LP) with a number of architectural enhancements as well as increased amount of execution units. The new integrated graphics adapter from Intel is expected to provide 16 – 41 per cent performance improvement over Gen 8 cores in 3DMark 11, according to an Intel’s slide.

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Thanks to architectural advantages of microprocessors, new core-logic sets and a number of other improvements, mobile computers featuring “Skylake chips are also expected to have longer battery life than existing notebooks. Intel claims that certain “Skylake”-based hybrid PCs will be able to offer up to 11.3 hours of full-HD video playback on one charge.

Next-generation Intel Core M processors with integrated core-logic will finally offer tablet-focused input/output technologies, such as eMMC 5.0, SD XC 3.0, CSI2, USB OTG and so on. Previously makers of tablets and hybrids had to rely on PC interfaces when building their products with Core M inside, which compromised dimensions, battery life and features. Thanks to “Skylake-Y” chips, high-performance Intel-based tablets will now look and perform exactly like other slates featuring ARM-based system-on-chips.

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Select mobile computers with new CPUs will also feature Rezence wireless charging, WiGig wireless docking capabilities as well as 4G/LTE cat. 6 modem. Systems powered by “Skylake” chips will also have a number of improvements when it comes to audio processing, 3D camera, touchscreen responsiveness, security and so on.

Intel plans to introduce enthusiast-class “Skylake” processors for desktops in early August, 2015. Mobile PCs featuring the new chips will hit the market in September – October timeframe.

Intel did not comment on the news-story.

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KitGuru Says: Intel’s “Skylake” platform is nothing but impressive, especially when it comes to mobile computing. However, it remains to be seen whether PC makers will actually release bold and innovative systems that take advantage of everything the new silicon from Intel has to offer.

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Notebook makers need to adjust inventory before releasing ‘Skylake’ laptops – report https://www.kitguru.net/desktop-pc/anton-shilov/notebook-makers-need-to-adjust-inventory-before-releasing-skylake-laptops-report/ https://www.kitguru.net/desktop-pc/anton-shilov/notebook-makers-need-to-adjust-inventory-before-releasing-skylake-laptops-report/#comments Thu, 23 Jul 2015 22:45:38 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=260547 It is not a secret that Intel Corp. plans to formally introduce its code-named “Skylake” processors for mobile computers in late September or early October, 2015. Apparently, notebook makers are ready to mass produce new generation of laptops based on the next-gen central processing units, according to a media report. However, many vendors still need …

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It is not a secret that Intel Corp. plans to formally introduce its code-named “Skylake” processors for mobile computers in late September or early October, 2015. Apparently, notebook makers are ready to mass produce new generation of laptops based on the next-gen central processing units, according to a media report. However, many vendors still need to clear-out their current inventory before releasing next-gen products.

The mobile PC supply chain has already prepared to start mass-production of “Skylake”-based notebooks in September, reports DigiTimes. However, since many laptop brands still have a lot of current-generation notebooks in the channel inventory, they need to sell them off first and only then start to roll-out their next-gen products. In fact, according to the web-site, notebook suppliers are “adjusting” their schedules for launches of “Skylake”-based products to minimize the impact.

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The report claims that Hewlett-Packard is “currently ahead of others in the preparation”, which means that the company may introduce the broadest range of “Skylake”-based laptops among top PC makers. While leading manufacturers of mobile personal computers will likely introduce their flagship offerings featuring “Skylake” central processing units in September or October, mainstream laptops will get “Skylake” chips a little later.

Last year Intel said that notebooks powered by its “Skylake” processors will have a number of distinctive features compared to currently available machines. In particular, such laptops are expected to feature Rezence wireless charging capability (WiTricity), WiGig wireless docking technology, USB 3.1 with type-C receptacle and numerous other innovative capabilities.

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Laptop makers reportedly do not expect Microsoft Windows 10 to be a major demand driver for their products. However, keeping in mind that “Skylake” chips will be released after Windows 10 hits the market, all “Skylake”-based notebooks will run the new OS from Microsoft.

Intel did not comment on the news-story.

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KitGuru Says: While flagship “Skylake”-based notebooks will clearly integrate Rezence, WiGig, USB 3.1 and other innovations, it remains to be seen whether mainstream notebooks will sport such technologies too. In a bid to significantly boost their sales, Intel and its partners will need to create “Centrino” effect with new platforms. Unfortunately, at present there are no signs that Intel is preparing a massive product launch, but rather is getting ready for a refresh.

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Intel: Hundreds of thousands of wireless recharge stations to be deployed https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/laptops/anton-shilov/intel-there-will-be-hundreds-of-thousands-wireless-recharge-stations-deployed/ https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/laptops/anton-shilov/intel-there-will-be-hundreds-of-thousands-wireless-recharge-stations-deployed/#comments Wed, 17 Sep 2014 22:54:31 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=212299 Earlier this year Intel Corp. announced that reference designs of mobile systems based on its next-generation code-named “Skylake” microprocessors will features Rezence wireless charging technology as well as WiGig ultra-fast wireless interconnection technology. Apparently, the company plans to ensure that not only mobile gadgets feature the new tech, but there is infrastructure to take advantage …

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Earlier this year Intel Corp. announced that reference designs of mobile systems based on its next-generation code-named “Skylake” microprocessors will features Rezence wireless charging technology as well as WiGig ultra-fast wireless interconnection technology. Apparently, the company plans to ensure that not only mobile gadgets feature the new tech, but there is infrastructure to take advantage of the innovations.

After Intel Corp. unveiled its Centrino mobile platform back in 2003, it not only offered PC makers a set of compatible chips and a Wi-Fi solution for notebooks, but it invested in creation of Wi-Fi hotspot infrastructure around the world. The company ensured that Centrino laptops were compatible with wireless hotspots in hotels, restaurants, airports, train stations and other public places. As a result, Wi-Fi became ubiquitous, whereas Centrino became a de-facto standard for business laptops for many years. It looks like something similar is going to happen with Rezence wireless charging standard.

Kirk Skaugen, senior vice president and general manager of the PC client group for Intel, said that the company will also make its best to ensure that there are wireless recharge stations installed in many places by the time products based on the “Skylake” chips emerge on the market.

“We are looking at what options we have there [with Rezence],” said Mr. Skaugen at IDF last week. “In any case we have got a great momentum. We are aligned with Samsung, we are aligned with our competitor Qualcomm. We now have got every major PC maker signed up for the [A4WP group’s Rezence] standard. The question is how much we want to put behind building out the infrastructure. There is nothing to announce today, but what I can tell you is that I think there are going to be hundreds and hundreds of thousands of recharge stations everywhere.”

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Intel demonstrates wireless charging capabilities of a laptop. Image by Cnet News.com

While Intel did not confirm plans to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in wireless charging infrastructure, it is clear that once such infrastructure is in place, people will be more inclined to upgrade to PCs that support the wireless charging technology. Therefore, it is clearly in Intel’s interests to put Rezence into as many places as possible.

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KitGuru Says: What is unclear is how public places will monetize wireless charging. With Wi-Fi everything is pretty simple, but in case of charging, it will be needed to somehow ask people to pay for putting their gadgets on certain places. It does not sound convenient, does it?

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Intel licenses wireless charging technology from WiTricity https://www.kitguru.net/desktop-pc/anton-shilov/intel-licenses-wireless-charging-technology-from-witricity/ https://www.kitguru.net/desktop-pc/anton-shilov/intel-licenses-wireless-charging-technology-from-witricity/#respond Fri, 13 Jun 2014 21:36:10 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=198316 At the Computex 2014 trade-show Intel Corp. announced that its reference designs based on the Skylake generation of microprocessors will support Rezence, a wireless charging standard developed by the Alliance 4 Wireless Power (A4WP). This week Intel actually licensed wireless charging solutions for computing devices designed by WiTricity. The A4WP’s Rezence near-field resonant technology has …

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At the Computex 2014 trade-show Intel Corp. announced that its reference designs based on the Skylake generation of microprocessors will support Rezence, a wireless charging standard developed by the Alliance 4 Wireless Power (A4WP). This week Intel actually licensed wireless charging solutions for computing devices designed by WiTricity.

The A4WP’s Rezence near-field resonant technology has a lot of advantages compared to other wireless charging technologies based on induction. Rezence allows to charge devices with up to 50W power requirements though other materials (e.g., wood, plastic) and provides simultaneous charging of multiple devices with different power requirements. The technology further offers ‘spatial freedom’ for additional reach in the z-direction, eliminating the hassle of accurate coil alignment – all on a single charging surface or in a charging region.

The agreement between Intel and WiTricity will allow the chip giant to integrate the latter’s implementation of the Rezence battery-charging into its reference designs, which will then be used by its partners to develop their products. It is unknown whether the actual makers of Intel-based based PCs, 2-in-1s, tablets and smartphones will also have to buy separate licenses, or those expenses will be somehow covered by Intel.

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The decision to license the actual physical implementation of the Rezence battery-charging technology underlines the importance of wireless charging for Intel. The company will most probably incorporate Rezence into as many designs as possible, which will have a direct influence on the market.

Without a strong rival on the market of personal computers and powerful 2-in-1s, Intel has one simple reason to incorporate wireless charging into Skylake-based offerings: to provide those devices a strong advantage compared to the previous-generation products. In case the company will somehow help its partners to implement wireless charging and maybe provide incentives for integration of the technology, the demand for new gadgets will increase and so will sales of Intel’s chips, such as Atom, Core M or Core i families.

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“We have overwhelming feedback from end users that they are frustrated with dealing with all the different wires and power adapters for their devices – phones, tablets & PCs,” said Sanjay Vora, vice president and general manager of user experience at Intel. “At Intel, we have a vision to eliminate all wires from all of our platforms. This agreement is a major step in the right direction enabling our companies to work together to deliver the next generation of devices that eliminate the need for power cords.”

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KitGuru Says: Without any doubts, wireless charging brings a lot of advantages to mobile devices. The only question is how much will such technology cost to the end-user initially?

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