Intel is hard at work on its fourth generation of Core series processors and they aim to focus on performance while improving power consumption. The new series code-named 'Haswell' will require only 10 watts of power compared to the 17 watts required my the existing lineup.Currently ARM processors monopolize the mobile market and Intel is intent on making its mark on the post PC era. While Intel provides over 80% of the processors for the world's computers, they have their eyes set on dominating the mobile market someday.
While Intel's Atom processors power several mobile devices like netbooks, small laptops and even some of the upcoming Windows 8 tablets, they will have to work hard on optimizing their mobile processors to be more power efficient, while giving the user the performance they need. The Haswell project seams to be a step in the right direction.
Intel hopes to demonstrate the performance of their Haswell designs on September 11, during their annual developer conference in San Francisco. The Intel inspired Ultrabooks will be the focus of the presentation and the company hopes that these thin and ultra portable laptops will gain immense popularity alongside the Windows 8 launch.
The new Core series of processors are expected to be available on consumer devices early next year, and Intel will continue optimizing their performance and power consumption, eyeing mobile market dominance in their horizon.
source - Wall Street Journal