Intel unveils all-new 2010 Intel Core processor family

MANILA, Philippines - First introduced by Intel Corp. at the recently concluded 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, the ultra-fast all-new 2010 Intel Core family of processors made its Philippine media debut recently.

The new processors deliver unprecedented integration and smart performance, including Intel Turbo Boost Technology for laptops, desktops and embedded devices.

The introduction of new Intel Core i7, i5 and i3 chips coincides with the arrival of Intel’s groundbreaking new 32nanometer (nm) manufacturing process, which for the first time in the company’s history, will be used to immediately produce and deliver processors and features at a variety of price points, and integrate high-definition graphics inside the processor.

This unprecedented ramp and innovation reflects Intel’s $7-billion investment announced early last year in the midst of a major global economic recession.

Intel unveiled more than 25 processors, wireless adapters and chipsets, including new Intel Core i7, i5 and i3 processors, Intel 5 Series Chipsets, and Intel Centrino Wi-Fi and WiMAX adapters that include new Intel My Wi-Fi features.

More than 400 laptop and desktop PC platform designs are expected from computer makers based on these products, with another 200 expected for embedded devices.

The new 2010 Intel Core processors are manufactured on the company’s 32nm process, which includes Intel’s second-generation high-k metal gate transistors. This technique, along with other advances, helps increase a computer’s speed while decreasing energy consumption.

These smart processors’ Turbo Boost Technology adapts to an individual’s needs, automatically providing a “boost” of performance for everyday applications.

They become energy-efficient to the point of shutting down processing cores or reducing power consumption to provide performance when users need it, and energy-efficient when they don’t.

Based on Intel’s award-winning “Nehalem” microarchitecture, these new desktop, mobile and embedded processors deliver smart performance for music, gaming, videos, movies, photos, social networking, and other demanding mainstream applications.

In addition, ultra-thin laptops with the all-new 2010 Intel Core processors inside provide a balance of performance, style and long battery life for sleek systems less than an inch thick.

The new Intel Core i7 and Core i5 processors, which are twice as fast as current processors, also feature exclusive Intel Hyper-Threading Technology for adaptive performance, and thus smarter computing.

Hyper-Threading enables smart multi-tasking by allowing each processing core to run multiple “threads,” providing amazing responsiveness and great performance, balanced with industry-leading energy efficiency when processing several tasks simultaneously.

Supporting the all-new 2010 Intel Core processors, the Intel 5 Series Chipset is the company’s first single-chip chipset solution, evolving from simply connecting components to providing a range of platform innovation and capabilities.

The Intel Core family also has power-saving techniques like one Intel calls “hurry up and get idle” or “HUGI,” which enable processors to finish tasks quickly, while preserving battery life.

The all-new 2010 Intel Core processor family is the first to integrate graphics into mainstream PC processors. With Intel HD Graphics, the processors deliver stunning visuals and smooth high-definition (HD) video playback. It’s also the industry’s first integrated solution to deliver multi-channel Dolby TrueHD and DTS Premium Suite home theater audio.

In addition, Intel HD Graphics support mainstream and casual 3-D gaming without the need for an add-in video card, and offer full support for the new Microsoft Windows 7 operating system.

To celebrate the launch of the all-new 2010 Intel Core processor family, Intel is giving away an all-expense-paid trip to the edge of the earth’s atmosphere for 10 winners in 10 Asia-Pacific countries.

Linked to the groundbreaking Intel Core i5 and Core i7 processors with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, the Blast Off with Turbo Boost promotion offers consumers the chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime experience to fly to the edge of space in a Russian MIG-31 fighter plane.

For the chance to be a fighter jet pilot for a day and travel to the edge of the world, simply buy an all-new 2010 Intel Core i5 or Corei7 processor-based PC (or equivalent box processor) and you could be blasting off on a trip to the edge of space.

Another intuitive feature available to mainstream notebook buyers is Intel Switchable Graphics, which allows users who play graphics-intense games to automatically switch between Intel’s integrated graphics and a discrete version on the fly, without having to re-boot, for optimal battery life and performance.