IDF 2012: 4th Gen Intel Core Processors to set new standard for mobile computing

With the Intel Developer Forum 2012 kicking off today, one of the major topics of discussion was the introduction…. With the Intel Developer Forum 2012 kicking off today, one of the major highlights of the opening keynote was the introduction of the 4th Generation Intel Core processors, which are codenamed Haswell. Intel Chief Product Officer Dadi Perlmutter spoke about reinventing computing in his opening keynote address at IDF 2012 During the opening keynote, Intel Corporation’s Chief Product Officer, Dadi Perlmutter, described how its low-power processors, starting with the company’s 4th generation Intel Core processor family that will be made available next year, will aim to set a new standard for mobile computing experiences and innovative Ultrabook, convertible and tablet designs. Ready to change the world Speaking at the Intel Developer Forum in San Francisco, Dadi Perlmutter said that Intel has reduced the platform idle power of its 4th generation Intel Core processor family based on the next-generation ‘Haswell’ microarchitecture by more than 20 times over the 2nd generation while delivering better performances and responsiveness. Going to change the way we see processors Perlmutter refused to commit to a specific launch date for Haswell, but insisted that by 2013, the 4th Generation Intel Core Processor family, which are based on the Haswell microarchitectecture, will be enabling lighter, thinner, cooler, faster and more secure systems with great graphics performance.