Intel has revealed a crop of new fifth-gen Core chips for mobile and desktop that should tide over power-users and gamers until next-gen ” Skylake ” CPUs arrive later this year. There are five new models for desktop and five for mobile, all of which pack Iris Pro 6200 graphics for the first time. The most interesting model for desktop users is the Core i7-5775-C, a CPU that will replace the current i7-4790S for around $365. Thanks to the new Iris chip, Intel says that model will double its predecessor’s graphics performance and boost media chores by 35 percent. The top new laptop model is the $623 Core i7-5950HQ chip, which doubles the overall performance of older i7-5600U models. Obviously, a mobile CPU that pricy is destined for only the best gaming and graphics-targeted laptops. But if you end up with any of the new Core i7 or i5 models, you’re going to get a big boost in graphics performance without the added cost of discreet AMD or NVIDIA chips. Intel says that the arrival of Iris Pro-level to LGA desktop chips means faster media encoding, better 4K support and smoother gaming on ultrabooks, mini PCs, all-in-ones and other small form factor PCs. You’ll see new systems packing the chips within 30-60 days. Filed under: Desktops , Laptops , Intel Comments Source: Intel
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Intel beefs up fifth-gen Core chips with IRIS graphics
