Numerous recently launched laptops now come equipped with this feature.
Artificial intelligence has become an integral part of our software landscape, enhancing various applications. As this trend continues, portable devices are poised for advancements, necessitating new processors capable of handling more significant workloads.
Intel recently revealed the Intel Core Ultra processor, specifically designed to meet the demands of portable AI processing. The announcement highlights its deployment in “more than 230 of the world’s first AI PCs,” encompassing laptops from major brands such as Acer, Dell, Google Chromebook, HP, Lenovo, and Microsoft.
The Core Ultra processor is tailored for a category of laptops Intel refers to as “AI PCs,” emphasizing a heavier reliance on AI processes. This processor boasts a built-in Intel Arc GPU with up to eight X-cores, AI-based X Super Sampling, and improved graphics performance compared to its predecessors.
Additionally, the Core Ultra Processor features Intel AI Boost, incorporating a neural processing unit (NPU) designed for reduced power consumption, delivering “2.5x better power efficiency than the previous generation.”
Key attributes of the new CPU include up to 16 cores with Intel Thread Director for workload management, memory options of up to 64 GB LP5/x and up to 96 GB DDR5, integrated Wi-Fi 6E with Wi-Fi 7 support, Thunderbolt 4 for 40 Gbps connection speeds, and Bluetooth LE.
Intel showcased the Core Ultra through the introduction of the Intel Evo Edition laptop, powered by this processor. The laptop promises over 10 hours of active-use battery life, Windows Studio Effect, and premium features like Intel Unison for multi-device connections.
Starting today, the Core Ultra is available in devices such as Intel’s Evo Edition Laptop and Acer’s Swift 14Go.