Intel Unveils New Core Mobile Series 1 Chips: Faster CPU Performance, Limited Graphics Upgrades in 2024 Lineup
Intel is expanding its mobile processor family with the introduction of the new Core Mobile Series 1 chips. These chips, part of Intel’s 14th-gen processor lineup, offer faster CPU performance but come with limited graphics upgrades compared to other chips in the 2024 mobile lineup.
The Core Mobile Series 1 chips are specifically designed for thin-and-light laptops and feature a 15-watt power consumption. They bring a speed boost over previous-gen U-series chips, such as the Intel Core i7-1355U. However, they do lack some of the features found in Intel’s other new U-series chips.
These chips belong to the Raptor Lake Refresh mobile family and share a similar architecture to Intel’s 13th-gen Raptor Lake mobile processors that were launched last year. Unfortunately, this means that they don’t incorporate the improvements seen in Intel’s new Core Ultra U-series chips based on the Meteor Lake architecture. As a result, users shouldn’t expect a significant boost in graphics or AI performance compared to last year’s chips.
One of the main differences between the Core Mobile Series 1 chips and the Meteor Lake-U chips is the CPU core count. While the new chips offer up to 10 cores and 12 threads (2 P-cores + 8 E-cores), the Meteor Lake-U chips support up to 12 cores and 14 threads (2P + 8E + 2 LP-E). This difference may impact performance depending on the user’s needs.
However, the Core Mobile Series 1 chips do offer higher CPU frequencies compared to the previous-gen Raptor Lake-U chips. For example, the new Core 7 Processor 150U would have an advantage over the older Core i7-1355U in terms of overall CPU performance.
In a somewhat confusing move, Intel seems to have repurposed its existing architecture to expand its processor lineup. While the new Core Mobile Series 1 chips may offer better CPU performance compared to previous-gen processors and even some of the Meteor Lake chips, they fall behind in graphics and AI performance compared to the Meteor Lake series.
On the positive side, Intel states that the Core Mobile Series 1 chips support up to four Thunderbolt 4 ports and have integrated support for WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3. They also offer the possibility of optional, discrete wireless cards with WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 for users seeking even higher wireless capabilities.
Overall, Intel’s new Core Mobile Series 1 chips provide an incremental upgrade in CPU performance for thin-and-light laptops. However, their limited graphics upgrades may disappoint users looking for improved visual capabilities. These chips offer some advantages over previous-gen processors, but they fall short when compared to Intel’s Meteor Lake chips, particularly in terms of graphics and AI performance.
