Intel may ditch the "i" from "Core i9"

2023-05-02 23:17:33

Intel may drop the “i” for the i3, i5, and i7 processor lines. The information came from the PCgamer website, where it is said that the CPU manufacturer may no longer use the “i” of “Core i9” and, in certain models, even add the word “Ultra”. It is strange to see this change, since in 2017 the Core i9 were launched, but everything indicates that the next generation of processors, Meteor Lake, will come with a change in the nomenclature of CPUs.

Benchmark shows what will be the nomenclature of some Intel Meteor Lake processors

Intel may drop the ‘i’ in Meteor Lake processor naming. Source: Intel; Photographer: Disclosure

According to videocardz, one of the new Intel Meteor Lake processors will be called Core Ultra 5 10003H. Even without the word “Ultra”, the possible new name of the processor is still strange. It is believed to be a chip aimed at mobile devices, when analyzing the information provided by the leaker (leaker) “BenchLeaks” on Twitter.

[AOTS] Both unknown
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 1003H (18T)
GPU: Intel Graphics i gfx-driver-ci-master-13736 DCH RIhttps://t.co/mxW2F68psK

— Benchleaks (@BenchLeaks) April 26, 2023

In testing, the Intel Core Ultra 5 1003H is running at 45W and has 18 cores and 18 threads listed. It is believed to be 4 e-cores and two extra threads coming from two SoC cores side by side. This may be possible, as the Meteor Lake architecture will be Intel’s first to utilize disaggregated designs rather than a single chip.

Regarding the nomenclature of the new processor, everything indicates that it will be called this way. According to the PCgamer website, Intel’s director of global communications, Bernard Fernandes, confirmed that there will be some changes in the way CPUs are called with the launch of the next generation (Meteor Lake). However, it has not yet been revealed what these changes will be.

Yes, we are making brand changes as we’re at an inflection point in our client roadmap in preparation for the upcoming launch of our #MeteorLake processors. We will provide more details regarding these exciting changes in the coming weeks! #Intel

— Bernard Fernandes (@Bernard_P) May 1, 2023