Intel’s 12th generation Core processor is officially released!

Not long ago, aboutIntel12th generation CoreprocessorNews of the endless stream, and now it is really coming. On October 28th, Intel officially released the new 12-generation Core Alder Lake desktop processor, which is also the first hybrid architecture processor for the desktop platform, using the latestIntel 7-node crafting.

The 12th-generation Core Alder Lake desktop processor adopts a new hybrid architecture. Performance cores are used to support single-threaded or light-threaded workloads, while energy-efficiency cores are used for multi-threaded applications, with a maximum of 16 cores and 24 threads.

The 12th-generation Core Alder Lake desktop processor is also equipped with Intel ultra cores based on the Xe architectureGraphics card, Can support up to 8K HDR video, and can connect 4 4K Displays at the same time, can provide up to 20 channels (16 PCIe 5.0 and 4 PCIe 4.0), and create better independence through higher bandwidth interfaces Graphics and storage performance. DDR5 RAMIt can support speeds up to 4800 MT/sec. Compared with previous generations of processors using DDR4 3200 MT/sec memory, the memory bandwidth speed is greatly improved.

In addition, the processor is also equipped with the Intel Thread Director hardware scheduler, which supports the operating system scheduler to intelligently allocate the workload to the best core to optimize the workload.

The first batch of processors launched this time includes six products: Core i9-12900K, Core i7-12700K, Core i5-12600K, Core i9-12900KF, Core i7-12700KF and Core i5-12600KF.

Among them, the Core i9-12900K/KF configuration is the highest, with 8 performance cores based on the Golden Cove architecture and 8 energy efficiency cores based on the Gracemont architecture, with specifications of 16 cores and 24 threads and a turbo frequency of up to 5.2 GHz. Up to 30MB of L3 cache and 14MB of L2 cache release higher multi-threading performance for game enthusiasts and professional creators.

In addition, i7-12700K (12 cores, 20 threads, 8+4 core design), i5-12700K (10 cores, 16 threads, 6+4 core design) can also meet those users who have less high performance requirements. Each of these three new chips also offers a KF variant, which ditched the Intel UHD Graphics 770 integrated graphics card and lowered the price a bit.

Selling price

The price of i9-12900K is 589 US dollars (about 3757.82 yuan);

The price of i9-12900KF is US$564 (about RMB 3598.32);

The price of i7-12700K is US$409 (approximately RMB 2609.42);

The price of i7-12700KF is 384 US dollars (approximately 2449.92 yuan);

The price of i5-12600K is 289 US dollars (about 184.32 yuan);

The price of i5-12600KF is 264 US dollars (about 1684.32 yuan).

According to official data, the IPC of the 12th generation Core Alder Lake is 19% higher than the previous generation, and the game performance is improved as shown in the figure below.

The Internet of Things and autonomous driving business performed well in the third quarter

It is worth noting that Intel recently released its financial report for the third quarter of fiscal 2021, showing that the company achieved revenue of 18.1 billion US dollars in the third quarter, a year-on-year increase of 5%; gross profit margin was 57.8%, a year-on-year increase of 1.3 percentage points; Share income was 1.71 US dollars, an increase of 59% year-on-year. Among them, the Internet of Things (IOTG) and Autonomous Driving (MBLY) businesses performed well during the reporting period, with revenues increasing by 54% and 39%, respectively.

In terms of business breakdown, in the third quarter of this year, the Internet of Things Business Unit (IOTG) achieved revenue of US$1 billion, an increase of 54% year-on-year, making it the business sector with the largest growth rate. According to reports, as self-driving cars begin to turn from garages to the streets, by the end of this century, the automotive chip market is expected to more than double to reach 115 billion U.S. dollars.

According to the financial report, Mobileye (MBLY), Programmable Solutions Division (PSG), and Data Center Division (DCG) reported year-on-year revenue growth of 39%, 16%, and 10% respectively during the reporting period.

Pat Kissinger said: “In the third quarter, the globalsemiconductorMarket demand has become more prominent, and Intel continues to lead with its unique breadth and scale. We set out to realize the IDM 2.0 promise and continue to focus on execution. During the reporting period, the company’s new fab has broken ground, announced an acceleration path to regain its leading position in process performance, and demonstrated the most eye-catching architectural innovation in the past decade. “

As we all know, just in March of this year, Pat Kissinger announced Intel’s new IDM 2.0 strategy and determined the future manufacturing direction as “Intel factory + third-party production capacity + foundry service combination.” At the same time, Intel also announced that it will invest 20 billion yuan to build two wafer fabs in the United States. Now the above-mentioned wafer fab has started construction ahead of schedule in September. According to related plans, the above-mentioned fabs will mass produce 20A processes in 2024.