Thursday, May 24th 2012
Intel Readies Core i5-3350P, Ivy Bridge Quad-Core sans Integrated Graphics
Intel is working on a strange new processor model based on its new 22 nm "Ivy Bridge" silicon, the Core i5-3350P. This part is reported to lack integrated graphics, much like the Core i5-2380P and i5-2450P, from the previous generation. The new i5-3350P will be a quad-core chip, with 6 MB of L3 cache. It comes with a base clock speed of 3.10 GHz, and 3.30 GHz Turbo Boost speed. Like every other Core i5 quad-core processor, it lacks HyperThreading. The lack of integrated graphics also takes a toll on its TDP rating, which is down to 69W. The new Core i5-3350P is expected to be launched in Q3, 2012.
Source:
DonanimHaber
11 Comments on Intel Readies Core i5-3350P, Ivy Bridge Quad-Core sans Integrated Graphics
For example, is there any SDK that can harness the Intel IGP for other purposes?
*Edit*
Another good thing about it is its encoding power combined with HT on the 2600K
I'd welcome IGP, because it can be useful when you're swapping/testing/having problem with your discrete GPU.
However, if it makes the CPU more expensive, or more constrained in performance (TDP), or have other ill effects (occupies huge die area), I'd love to have it thrown away.
If you have a single card setup, Lucid Virtu MVP can give you average 10-20fps plus (<=1920x1200), which is worth to consider imo.
edit:These are still unpolished technologies, but I think I would personally miss the IGP tbh.