Intel introduced the first 6-core processors for laptops
On the Beijing representatives of Intel introduced the 8th generation of mobile Core processors. In total, 11 processors were announced on the new architecture of Coffee Lake. The good half of them - mobile " shestyanitaderniki. " The first in world, by the way.
What is interesting about the new line?
In addition to the 6 cores, the architecture has changed noticeably. AT compared to processors of the previous generation, the new Coffee Lake has become more powerful in almost one and a half times. At the same frequencies and identical discrete graphics card, they are 41% more powerful in video games and on 59% are coping with processing 4K-video .
A thanks to reduced power consumption, they are much better dispersed (note: this is the process of increasing the processor clock speed). TO example top Intel Core i9-8950HK with 6 cores runs on frequency of 2.9 GHz, but from Using the utility Turbo Boost accelerates 4.8 GHz. 5 - 6 years ago it was it would be easier to believe in The existence of Chupacabras, rather than such overclocking.
How much and when to expect
Behind such power will have to be paid. For example, he himself the top-end i9-8950HK will cost $ 583. AT the composition of the laptop-monster MSI GT75 Titan will have to pay $ 3,999. The cheapest " six-core " on Coffee Lake starts with price tag in $ 395. Laptops with the new Coffee Lake will appear on sale very soon - in April-May this year.
More about prices for new processors and laptops with they can be found on site of Intel .
Source: Intel