Intel announces today a significant update of its processor brands for client computing with the launch of Intel Core Ultra e Intel Core. The new branding will be adopted with upcoming processors with the architecture Meteor Lake.
Intel Meteor Lake is all about energy efficiency
“Our client product roadmap shows how Intel prioritizes innovation and technology leadership with products like Meteor Lake that focus on energy efficiency and AI at scale. To better align with our product strategies, we are introducing a branding structure that will help PC buyers choose the best of our latest technology and traditional offerings.” That’s what was stated by Caitlin Anderson, vice president e general manager, Client Computing Group Sales di Intel.
Intel Meteor Lake is the new branding structure
The new branding structure for client products includes several important updates. Between these:
- The new Intel Core Ultra brand for the most advanced client processors.
- Simplified branding for Intel Core processors in mainstream client products.
- Upgrading to Intel processor tiering 3/5/7/9 starting with the next generation.
- Evolution of the Intel Evo Edition platform brand for Evo verified projects.
- Introducing the Intel vPro Enterprise and Intel vPro Essentials labels for professional devices.
Intel 4, the new process node
Meteor Lake represents a turning point in Intel’s client processor roadmap. It will in fact be the first to be produced on the new process node Intel 4. It is also the first client chiplet design with Foveros 3D advanced packaging technology and will offer higher power efficiency and graphics performance. It’s also the first Intel client processor to feature a dedicated AI engine: Intel AI Boost.
The new branding structure is designed for the Intel’s future client technologies roadmap. These changes make it easier for users to identify the best client solutions for their needs from Intel’s partner ecosystem. And it will do so by underlining the importance of the Intel Core brand, a benchmark in the PC industry for nearly two decades.