Intel’s multi-core revolution has only just begun. The processor manufacturers announced today at Computex 2018 the launch of a new chip that will bring together a total of 28 cores in a single socket. A more than notable increase over the 18 cores already introduced with the recent Core i9 Extreme Extreme, which is almost imperative to make up for lost ground in the numerical battle against AMD.
The technical details of this processor, which will operate at 5 GHz and has received a rating of 7,334 points on the Cinebench, are almost completely unknown in passing. Intel has not pointed out the specific microarchitecture on which it will be based or the segment it is seeking to attack, although it seems likely to be aimed at workstations.
As for the price, it’s better if we don’t even start speculating. The Core i9 Extreme had a $1,999 launch fee.
Also, during a lecture at Computex 2018, Intel unveiled the new Core i7-8086K. Its numbering is no coincidence, as this year marks three decades since the company launched it’s iconic 8086, the processor that revolutionized an entire industry. Conceived as a limited edition, it comes standard with a clock speed of 4 GHz and has the ability to climb to 5 GHz, with the ability to continue climbing thanks to its unlocked multiplier.
The price of the new processor is still unknown, but 8,086 lucky people will have a chance to win one for free by participating in the draw that Intel has just launched on its website.
Intel claims to have cut screen consumption by half
Finally, Intel has announced further progress with Sharp and Innolux to reduce the consumption of laptop screens. This trio of companies has developed what they call Intel Low Power Display Technology, which integrates a 1W LCD panel that will cut the power consumption of a screen in half.
The technology in question has some drawbacks, such as the fact that it requires the use of Intel integrated graphics processors, which was otherwise to be expected. During the official demonstration, Intel showed a prototype based on the Dell XPS 13, signalling an improvement of four to eight hours of autonomy depending on use, with a video playback capacity of 25 hours.
Intel has not yet provided an integration date for this technology and there are no specific data on information such as the impact of brightness and inches on consumption estimates. The company is expected to provide more information in the coming months.