New 8th Gen Intel Core Processors
New 8th Gen Intel Core Processors with Radeon RX Vega M Graphics Offer 3x Boost in Frames per Second in Devices as Thin as 17 mm
Intel is launching a first-of-its kind
processor: the 8th Gen Intel® Core™ processor with
Radeon™ RX Vega M Graphics. Packed with features and
performance crafted for gamers, content creators and fans of
virtual and mixed reality, it expands Intel’s portfolio
thanks to its optimization for small form factors like 2 in
1s, thin and light notebooks, and mini PCs.
Among the devices launching with this processor: new thin and lightweight 2 in 1s from Dell* and HP* as well as the most powerful NUC Intel has ever introduced. The new 8th Gen Intel Core processor will come in two configurations:
• 8th Gen Intel Core processor
with Radeon™ RX Vega M GL Graphics (65W total package
power)
• 8th Gen Intel Core processor with
Radeon™ RX Vega M GH Graphics (100W total package power),
which features an unlocked configuration
Setting
the Stage for Continued
Innovation
Intel first shared
initial details about this new addition to the 8th Gen Intel Core
processor family in early November. It brings together
the Intel quad-core CPU, Radeon RX™ Vega M graphics and
4GB of dedicated HBM2 using Intel’s Embedded Multi-Die
Interconnect Bridge (EMIB) technology. EMIB acts as a
high-speed intelligent information bridge between the GPU
and HBM2 and reduces the usual silicon footprint to less
than half that of discrete components implemented
separately.
With this space savings, OEMs have more
freedom and flexibility to create innovative thin and light
devices. For example, many 3-year-old systems weigh nearly 7
pounds, last a mere four hours and are more than 32 mm
thick. With this new processor, enthusiast devices are
slimmed to under 17 mm and can run up to eight hours on a
single charge, while still delivering next-level
performance. This, combined with the new real-time power
sharing framework and software drivers, is a prime example
of hardware and software innovations intersecting to create
new possibilities.
A Processor for Gamers,
Content Creators and Other
Enthusiasts
The new 8th Gen
Intel Core processor with Radeon™ RX Vega M graphics
delivers a top-of-the-line experience to gamers and VR
enthusiasts. This includes up to three times the frames per
second on thinner, lighter and smaller devices compared with
similar systems from three years ago and up to 40 percent
compared with current discrete graphics. Now, gamers can
play the latest titles like “Vermintide* 2” in high
resolution on the go or in their living room with smooth
motion and vivid colors, all as part of a truly immersive
gaming experience.
Content creators can also do more with
this new processor, whether it’s creating 3D images from
scratch, editing videos seamlessly at home or on the go, or
using the most popular creative applications. Compared with
a 3-year-old PC with discrete graphics, content creation
with Adobe Premier Pro* is 42 percent faster. Imagine the
combined flexibility and performance enabled with this new
processor for content creators in the growing 2 in 1 form
factors for PCs.
With the performance and graphics
capability to run everything from Windows* Mixed Reality
headsets to Oculus*, consumers have the options of which
reality fits them best – whether they want to watch live
sports and movies, explore famous landmarks or play VR games
– all on a PC that is sleek, thin and smaller than they
expect.
8th Gen Momentum
Continues
In addition to the
Intel NUC and new Dell and HP devices, this new 8th Gen
Intel Core processor will enable a gaming cloud solution
brought on by Artesyn* and Gamestream*. But this is only the
start of what’s coming with the 8th Gen Intel Core product
portfolio this year. Expect to see more from Intel on the
high-end performance notebook segment, the Intel Core
H-series, Intel® Optane™ memory coming to 8th Gen Intel
Core mobile devices for the first time and more details on
8th Gen Intel® Core™ vPro™ platform for
businesses.