Intel has introduced its 14th Generation Core HX-series mobile processors, designed to cater to the needs of gamers, creators, and professionals requiring mobile high performance. The series is spearheaded by the Intel Core i9-14900HX, which integrates a hybrid architecture combining eight Performance-cores (P-cores) and 16 Efficient-cores (E-cores).
The HX-series is characterized by the following specifications:
- The processors achieve turbo frequencies reaching 5.8 GHz. This enhancement translates into a gaming performance increase of up to 17% and a multitasking performance boost of up to 51% over the previous generation.
- The i9-14900HX features a configuration with a total of 24 cores, comprising eight P-cores and 16 E-cores, along with 32 threads.
- The i7-14700HX variant shows an expanded count of Efficient-cores, offering a total of 20 cores (eight P-cores and 12 E-cores) and 28 threads.
- These processors support up to 192GB of DDR5-5600 memory.
- They offer overclocking features, compatible with Intel Extreme Utility (XTU) and Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP).
- The series includes Intel Application Optimization (APO) for gaming applications.
- Connectivity is enhanced with Thunderbolt 5 offering 80Gbps bandwidth, alongside leading wireless capabilities such as integrated Intel Wi-Fi 6E and discrete Intel Wi-Fi 7.
- The processors also support Bluetooth 5.4 and 5.3.
- Intel anticipates the launch of over 60 systems powered by the 14th Gen Core HX in 2024.
In parallel, Intel has expanded its 14th Gen Core desktop processor range, targeting mainstream PC users and various industry sectors. This range includes:
- Processors capable of reaching turbo frequencies up to 5.8 GHz, offering up to 37% faster multi-thread performance and a 7% increase in Microsoft Office performance compared to their predecessors.
- The i9-14900 processors in this lineup also feature up to 24 cores (eight P-cores and 16 E-cores) and 32 threads.
- The i7-14700 processors in this series offer 20 cores (eight P-cores and 12 E-cores) and 28 threads.
- Support for up to 192GB of DDR5-5600/DDR4-3200 memory.
- These processors come with in-box thermal solutions, including Intel Laminar RH1 and RM1 coolers.
- They support next-generation wireless connectivity, PCIe Gen 5.0 and Gen 4.0, Thunderbolt 4, and USB 3.2.
- The desktop processors are tailored for various gaming, creative, and productivity applications.
Furthermore, Intel's Core U mobile processor family, suitable for thin-and-light devices, introduces the Intel Core U Processor Series 1, featuring:
- Turbo frequencies up to 5.4 GHz, with configurations of up to 10 cores (two P-cores and eight E-cores) and 12 threads in the Intel Core i7 processor 150U.
- Support for up to 96GB of DDR5-5200/DDR4-3200 memory.
- Universal connectivity with Thunderbolt 4.
- SSD storage support with PCIe Gen 4.0 and Gen 3.0.
- Bluetooth 5.4 and 5.3 support.
- Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 and Wi-Fi 6E for advanced wireless connectivity.
- Devices incorporating the Intel Core U Processor Series 1 are expected in the first quarter of 2024.
