While Intel already made the big launch for their Haswell or 4th Generation Intel Core Processors back during Computex Taipei 2013, they recently launched the new processor range officially in Malaysia. For those who don't follow Intel that closely, the new 4th Generation Intel Core Processors codenamed Haswell, bring a number of new features to the table which include:
- a new single System-on-chip (SOC) design
- 50% longer battery life
- lower power requirements
- built-in graphics on par with entry and mid-range discrete graphic cards
- 4K video decode
- better Intel vPro business scurity
At the Malaysia launch event held upon a cruise ship, Intel showed off a number of new notebooks, tablets and other devices utilizing the Haswell processors. This included devices from Asus, HP, Dell and other major computer manufacturers. Thanks to the new design and features the Haswell chips are more suited for mobile devices or smartphones. This includes a number of 2-in-1 or hybrid devices, tablets and others. Noteworthy demoes during the event included a working model of 4 normal LCD monitors together with an Intel Haswell based system to form a 4K display and a number of prototypes including a 3D camera from Creative Labs and a hologram projector.
"4th gen Intel Core processors offer the most significant gain in battery life enabling ever achieved by Intel, up to double the graphics and significant CPU performance improvements that are delivering exciting new consumer experiences," said Prakash Mallya, Country Manager of Intel Malaysia and Singapore.
"Today's announcement accelerates a new category of 2-in-1 computing devices delivering the best of a notebook and a tablet in amazing new form factors. This year is the perfect time for consumers to refresh their old tablet or PC with these new 2-in-1 devices," added Leighton Philips, Director of Product Marketing and Pricing, Intel Asia-Pacific.
Check out a preview of Intel's 4th Generation Core Processors better built-in graphics (codenamed HD, Iris and Iris Pro), their various touch and voice commands and other features below:
Overview of 4th Generation Intel Core Processors or Haswell
New Interesting ways to interact through Intel Haswell Processors
The differences between 3rd Generation and 4th Generation Intel Core Processors
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