Intel reveals processors with on chip RAM on par with Apple M2 and Intel vPro Platforms for IT workers and businesses
Intel announced their upcoming 14th-Gen Meteor Lake CPUs. Intel has demonstrated an architecture design with on-die RAM similar to Apple’s new M1 and M2 chips. Intel’s advancements on Meteor Lake will play a key role in making these new CPUs uniquely different from older ones, especially if they implement this new CPU architecture design. The chip design was shown off in a demonstration, but Intel did not reveal if this was an entry-level i3 or flagship i9 processor. Still, the architectural design displayed by Intel on this Meteor Lake CPU indicates a drastic change that directly affects how the computer’s RAM would operate.
Intel Releases Meteor Lake as Intel Core Ultra Processor
The Meteor Lake CPU design features on-die memory. The RAM used in most laptops today is either soldered onto the motherboard or is upgradable by adding new RAM sticks. If a CPU has on-die memory, it basically negates any possibility of upgrades. In implementing on-die memory means the RAM speed itself can be much higher. The LPDDR5X RAM that Intel revealed has a peak bandwidth of up to 120 GB/s.
Why would on-die RAM architecture translate into a faster processing speed? When the CPU has to access the system memory, the entire process becomes significantly faster and more efficient with on-die memory. Because when the RAM is put close to the CPU, they can both communicate with each other faster. Hence, on-die RAM is naturally quicker to access for the processor. On-die RAM might become an industry-standard in the future. Apple has already shifted its CPU design to use unified memory. It looks like Intel will likely do the same.
On-die memory is a game-changing breakthrough because of a significant reduction in overall interaction latency between the processor and on-board system memory. Because of the advantage, it might be worth trading upgradability for better RAM implementation. If this becomes a standard, it will become impossible to upgrade laptop RAM in the future.
Intel’s 14th Gen processors are to be announced officially at the Intel Innovation 2023 event, to be held in San Jose California on September 19-20th. The next-generation CPUs are expected to be part of a ‘Raptor Lake-S Refresh‘ lineup, rather than Meteor Lake. The Meteor Lake architecture might not be released in 2023, but promises to show up on new laptop CPUs soon.
Intel vPro® Platform
The Intel vPro® Platform offers convenience for IT professionals and businesses. The Intel vPro platform keeps businesses running with a suite of manageable, stable, and secure technologies. The latest version of Intel vPro delivers incremental capabilities for life cycle management, more industry-enabled protection technologies, and a greater ability to minimize computing disruptions, as compared to all previous versions. Two critical automation technologies help deliver real-world performance on 13th Gen Intel® Core™ processors:
Intel® Thread Director assigns the right task to the right core at the right time, based on optimal runtime guidance provided to the operating system3.
Intel® Dynamic Tuning Technology throttles clock frequencies for P-cores and E-cores, based on operating conditions and system design parameters.
For Information technology pros the Intel vPro® platform features Intel® Active Management Technology and Intel® Endpoint Management Assistant (Intel® EMA) to help you remotely discover, repair, and protect PCs across your entire organization which adds ease to the support process and helping reduce disruption for employees.
Intel vPro® Platform for IT professionals offers:
Comprehensive, Multilayer Security Features
Complete, Remote Management
Intel® Hardware Shield delivers integrated hardware-based PC protection, which includes below-the-OS security, application and data protection, and advanced threat detection.
Intel® Stable IT Platform Program (Intel® SIPP), provides platform validation that aims for zero hardware changes throughout the buying cycle, for at least 15 months or until the next generational release.
These technologies enable optimal performance, energy efficiency, and a great user experience. Intel’s comprehensive security helps protect the people, resources, and data associated with your business. Below are the processors eligible for the Intel vPro® Platform.
