The next-generation series of Intel CPUs will be known as Sandy Bridge and should have both higher computing as well as graphics capabilities. These chips will be part of the Huron River platform, which the Santa Clara company intends to design as especially versatile.

All inbound technologies have a knack for not being completely detailed until very late in their development, but reports and leaks will always be sure to shed some light on them. Huron River is no different, and it appears that its maker is paying heed to significantly more than just raw performance.

Sandy Bridge chips will have better graphics than current Intel Core CPUs and should be able to handle certain games and most multimedia formats. There will also be built-in support for the latest HDMI specification. In fact, it seems that the CPU maker won't leave things half done and, according to Fudzilla, it will make sure that, besides