At Computex 2024, Intel has unveiled a series of new processors and technologies that mark a significant step in the AI ecosystem. The new Lunar Lake processors promise to bring artificial intelligence to laptops with up to 120 TOPS of combined AI computing power, advanced graphics and energy efficiency, and support for the latest connectivity protocols. Manufactured using TSMC’s advanced 3nm process, these processors are expected to be integrated into over 80 new laptop designs from 20 manufacturers, with Intel aiming to ship 40 million PCs by the end of 2024.In addition to the Lunar Lake processors, Intel also announced its Xeon 6 processors featuring up to 144 e-cores, designed for cloud, web scale, and digital services. The new Xeon chips are said to be up to 4.2x faster than Intel’s 2nd-gen Xeon Scalable parts and can replace up to three older systems. Furthermore, Intel’s Gaudi 3 AI accelerator chips, priced competitively against rivals like Nvidia, are set to provide high performance at a lower cost.Intel’s announcements come as a direct challenge to AMD, which recently showcased its Ryzen AI 300 series and the Ryzen 9000 series for AI laptops and desktops at Computex Taipei. The competition in the AI chip market is heating up, with Intel’s new offerings aiming to redefine compute power, performance, and affordability.
Key points
- Intel introduced Lunar Lake processors with up to 120 TOPS of AI computing power and new Xeon 6 processors at Computex 2024.
- The Lunar Lake processors are set to be integrated into over 80 laptop designs, with a 40 million PC shipment goal by end of 2024.
- Intel’s Gaudi 3 AI accelerator chips aim to offer high performance at a lower cost, challenging competitors like Nvidia.
- Intel’s new technologies are expected to accelerate the AI ecosystem and challenge AMD’s recent AI processor advancements.
