Intel today officially launched the 12th generation Intel Core P series and U series processors, expanding the 12th generation Intel Core notebook processor product line. Intel said the first batch of these 20 new laptop processors will be available in March 2022, including more than 250 designs from brands such as Acer, ASUS, Dell, Fujitsu, HP, Lenovo, LG, MSI, NEC, Samsung and more .
Intel Officially Introduces 12th Generation Intel Core P-Series and U-Series Processors
Chris Walker, Intel Vice President and General Manager of Laptop Client Platforms, said, “As Intel introduces the fastest laptop processors for gaming, we are aggressively expanding our 12th Gen Intel Core processor lineup to deliver the best performance for thin and light laptops. Delivering massive performance gains. Whether it’s ultra-thin form factor or extreme-level performance in a sleek design, Intel delivers leading performance and cutting-edge technology to consumers and businesses.”
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Intel Officially Introduces 12th Generation Intel Core P-Series and U-Series Processors
About 12th Gen Intel Core Notebook Processors
Intel pointed out that, like other 12th generation product lines, Intel’s latest processors for thin and light designs use a hybrid performance architecture consisting of performance cores (P-cores) and efficiency cores (E-cores). From video calling to web browsing to photo editing, workloads are intelligently timed to the right core and optimized for multitasking with Intel Thread Director on Windows 11.
The official said, drawing on the performance per watt of the Intel 7 process, the new 12th-generation Intel Core notebook processors designed for thin and light notebooks provide:
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New core architecture, up to 14 cores (6 P-cores and 8 E-cores).
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Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics up to 96EU.
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Broad support for DDR5/LPDDR5 and DDR4/LPDDR4 memory.
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Excellent scalability, up to 70% increase in multi-threaded performance1.
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Nearly 2x the 3D rendering performance2—great for creators to take with them wherever they go.
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Excellent productivity performance, up to 30% faster photo editing.
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Integrate Intel Wi-Fi 6E (Gig+) to improve wireless network performance, responsiveness and reliability.
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Thunderbolt 4 brings the fastest, easiest and most reliable single-cable solution to any dock, monitor or peripheral4.
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Intel IPU 6.0 delivers high-quality video and power efficiency for enhanced video conferencing.