Intel's 10nm lithography is arriving late to desktop processors, although it is already being used for them. Specifically, it's being used for laptop processors. The reason is that these processors have a relatively small and 'simple' die and are easier to manufacture. Now, a strange Intel processor from the Lakefield family has been revealed that is based precisely on the 10nm process.
Regarding Lakefield, note that it is an architecture especially for mobility based on big.LITTLE. This system combines high-performance cores with low-power cores, based on the ARM architecture. Intel's solution features four low-power Tremont cores and a Sunny Cove core that will put the power on.
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The Intel Core i5-L16G7 processor is therefore a curious low-power 5-core, 5-thread processor. When power is needed, all five will come to work, while if they are light tasks, only those with low consumption will act. This processor operates at a base frequency of 1.4GHz and in Boost mode it reaches 1.75 cores.
Something very interesting about the Lakefield architecture is that it will be based on Intel Foveros technology. This technology allows different DIEs to be stacked in the same package and communicates them directly. It would be the company's own version of AMD Infinity Fabric, but without depending on the frequency of the RAM. Stacking technology reduces the final size of the DIE and improves performance. It's also more efficient when it comes to wafer production, simplifying chip design and manufacturing.
We do not know at the moment if this Intel processor will be integrated into laptops or is intended for tablets or other devices. Possibly implemented in low-cost laptops, such as Chromium. An interesting solution as well as highly efficient.
Source: TPU
