Intel Dual-Core Mobile Ivy Bridge Launch VS i5-3427U UltraBook
After April’s launch of quad-core desktop and mobile Ivy Bridge parts, Intel is launching the smaller, cheaper, and lower powered dual-core half of the IVB family...but only for mobile users. The i7 and i5 parts will be launching today, 31 May 2012, while budget-seekers looking for i3 parts will need to wait until Q3 to get their IVB fix. If you're looking for additional information on the desktop parts, we don't have much to discuss right now as those are also slated for Q3'12, but Anand does have a writeup of the i5-3470 with HD 2500 Graphics. As we've noted in the past, Intel continues to focus more and more on their mobile products, and dual-core Ivy Bridge continues that trend. Since Intel is really pushing their Ultrabooks for mobile users, we'll start there. . . .
by Jarred Walton on 5/31/2012 12:01:00 AM