Intel has launched one of the most awaited and technologically superior iteration of its desktop and mobile processors - Sandy Bridge - on Monday, January 3, just before the Consumer Electronics Show. Intel was earlier expected to launch it at CES, which is one of the biggest technology fairs of the year.
Sandy Bridge processors have names with four numerals, starting with the number 2 . If it ends with K , then the multiplier is unlocked. It also features a new Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, which can automatically push the core speeds and this time round, they will not limit the speed, so that the overall CPU power consumption remains within the rated TDP.
Sandy Bridge processors feature DirectX 10.1 graphics support, which is a step above the DirectX 10 in the previous generation processors. It will also support version 2.0 of Intel Wireless Display to connect to a display without using wires. DRM is built into the processor and is called Intel Insider. This lets you unlock premium high-definition content such as movies on your PC.
AMD will be releasing Fusion, which is also a combination of graphics with CPU on the same chip, at CES, and Intel's Sandy Bridge may face some competition over there on the laptop front. But the desktop segment seems to have been secured by Intel thus far. The first Sandy Bridge processors in the market will be quad core models, and more will be expected soon. Stay tuned for price updates.
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