Intel has unveiled its newest microarchitecture that will provide high-performance and low-power capabilities to serve a broad array of computing needs and products – from the infrastructure of cloud computing and the Internet of Things, to personal and mobile computing.
The microarchitecture of the Intel Core M processor is the first product to be manufactured using 14nm.
The combination of the new microarchitecture and manufacturing process will usher in a wave of innovation in new form factors, experiences and systems that are thinner and run silent and cool.
Intel architects and chip designers have achieved greater than two times reduction in the thermal design point when compared to a previous generation of processor while providing similar performance and improved battery life.
The new microarchitecture was optimised to take advantage of the new capabilities of the 14nm manufacturing process – the first time it has been used in volume production. It uses second-generation Tri-gate (FinFET) transistors with industry-leading performance, power, density and cost per transistor.
Intel’s 14nm technology will be used to manufacture a wide range of high-performance to low-power products including servers, personal computing devices and Internet of Things.
The first systems based on the Intel Core M processor will be on shelves for the holiday selling season followed by broader OEM availability in the first half of 2015.
Additional products based on the Broadwell microarchitecture and 14nm process technology will be introduced in the coming months.
“Intel’s integrated model – the combination of our design expertise with the best manufacturing process – makes it possible to deliver better performance and lower power to our customers and to consumers,” says Rani Borkar, Intel vice-president and GM of product development.
“This new microarchitecture is more than a remarkable technical achievement. It is a demonstration of the importance of our outside-in design philosophy that matches our design to customer requirements.”
Mark Bohr, Intel senior fellow: Technology and Manufacturing Group and director: Process Architecture and Integration, adds: “Intel’s 14 nanometer technology uses second-generation Tri-gate transistors to deliver industry-leading performance, power, density and cost per transistor.
“Intel’s investments and commitment to Moore’s law is at the heart of what our teams have been able to accomplish with this new process.”
