Intel outs 12th-gen Core P and U-series processors

Following the announcement of the H-series in January, Intel has announced its latest 12th-gen Core P and Core U-series of processors for thin-and-light laptops.

The P and U-series are based on Intel’s performance hybrid architecture and boast a combination of Performance-cores (P-cores) and Efficient-cores (E-cores) to handle productivity tasks such as video calls, web browsing, and photo editing.

The mobile processors take full advantage of the performance per watt benefits of the Intel 7 process and deliver the following benefits:

• All-new core architecture with up to 14 cores (6 P-cores and 8 E-cores).
• Integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics with up to 96EU.
• Broad memory support for DDR5/LPDDR5 and DDR4/LPDDR4.
• Incredible scale with up to 70% faster multi-thread performance.
• Nearly 2x performance for 3D rendering — ideal for creators on the go.
• Superior productivity performance with up to 30% faster photo editing.
• Integrated Intel Wi-Fi 6E (Gig+) for improved wireless performance, responsiveness and reliability.
• Thunderbolt 4 for the fastest, simplest and most reliable cable solution to any dock, display or accessory.
•Intel IPU 6.0 for high image quality and power efficiency for enhanced video conferencing.

These 20 new mobile processors from the new series will power the next generation of thin-and-light laptops. The first devices will be available in March 2022, with more than 250 coming this year from Acer, Asus, Dell, Fujitsu, HP, Lenovo, LG, MSI, NEC, Samsung, and others.