With ARM dominating the mobile landscape with its Cortex processors, other CPU manufacturers like Intel are looking into grabbing their own share in the lucrative market. Intel has already managed to include their Atom chipsets in devices like the Motorola RAZR i, but they are now setting their sights wider and considering a push into the tablet market.This information comes from a leaked Intel roadmap, which tells of the features and performance Intel has in mind for its future Atom processors. The company is planning to release its new ‘Bay Trail’ series of chipsets in 2014 and is currently in negotiations with OEMs who may be interested in using the Intel based SoC.
These processors are expected to be made using the 22 nanometer manufacturing process, which would promise improved power efficiency. Intel promises that their new Atom chops will offer 50% to 60% more power compared to the current Clover Tail offering which is based on the 32 nanometer architecture.
The chips’ specifications reveal that they will have four cores and will run at up to 2.1 GHz. These chips will be capable of delivering excellent battery life and an impressive performance without dissipating too much of heat. The chips will include Intel Gen 7 graphics and support for Direct X 11. They will be capable of supporting 2560 x 1600 pixel resolutions and 1080p HD playback at 30 frames per second.
It’s a little disappointing that we will have to wait so long before we see these processors in action. Hopefully we will learn more about these chips at the upcoming CES 2013.
source – Mobile Geeks | Slashgear