[TPU] Intel 8-series "Lynx Point" Chipset Models Surface

[Don Karnage]

Didn't Z77 just come out?

With its 22 nm "Ivy Bridge" CPU and 7-series "Panther Point" platform turning into a reality, Intel is moving on to development of the new 22 nm "Haswell" architecture. Entry-thru-performance segment Core "Haswell" processors will be built on the new LGA1150 package, and will be driven by a new series of platform controller hubs, codenamed "Lynx Point". We already know a tiny bit about the way Haswell+Lynx Point platform is structured, and the features that could come standard with it. A new VR-Zone report lists out all the chipset models Intel will carve out using the silicon.

The lineup is quite predictable. At the top of the pile is the feature-rich Z87, which has all the features of the platform, plus overclocking features. This is followed by Z85, which apart from features such as Rapid Storage Technology, could lack RAID for its SATA ports (could only feature AHCI and IDE modes). Then there's H87, which has all the features of Z87, except platform overclocking features. Q87 and Q85 are for large business desktops, and feature various client management features. Then there's B85, for small businesses. Lynx Point could feature as many as six SATA 6 Gb/s ports. Rapid Storage Technology will be updated to present users with a level of customization. Then there's Fast Boot, which speeds up system startup, provided an Intel SSD is used for caching.

Source :

http://www.techpowerup.com/164869/Intel-8-series-quot-Lynx-Point-quot-Chipset-Models-Surface.html

 

[ShintaiDK]

Its a minor update just as 7 series was to 6 series.

You get 2 more USB3 ports and a full 6 SATA3 ports.

Note that there is no chipset for mobile Haswell. (Its bolted on the Haswell CPU package there.)

Broadwell will have 9 series chipset. And Skylake wont have any chipset at all.

Lower platform TDP is mainly accomplished by killing of the external VRM.

And for anyone in doubt. No, Haswell/Broadwell or their platforms wont be compatible with Sandy/Ivy and their platforms.

 

[IntelUser2000]

Note that there is no chipset for mobile Haswell. (Its bolted on the Haswell CPU package there.)

Not all mobile versions, just the 15W ULT Ultrabook ones.

Lower platform TDP is mainly accomplished by killing of the external VRM.

Also moving the PCH from 65nm to 32nm might have to do with it as well. Yes, even the Panther Point chipset for Ivy Bridge is 65nm! Apparently has to do with lack of fab space for newer processes or something.

I doubt desktop platform power will be lower though. It's stayed same since Core 2.

 

[Don Karnage]

Not all mobile versions, just the 15W ULT Ultrabook ones.

Also moving the PCH from 65nm to 32nm might have to do with it as well. Yes, even the Panther Point chipset for Ivy Bridge is 65nm! Apparently has to do with lack of fab space for newer processes or something.

I doubt desktop platform power will be lower though. It's stayed same since Core 2.

Come on Intel. I want a 22nm Chipset

 

[SetiroN]

Didn't Z77 just come out?

Did you even care to read what you posted?
Lynx Point is Haswell's (Ivy Bridge successor) chipset, scheduled for Q2 2013.

 

[Don Karnage]

Did you even care to read what you posted?
Lynx Point is Haswell's (Ivy Bridge successor) chipset, scheduled for Q2 2013.

Yes i did.

 

[IntelUser2000]

The rumored schedule is:

Q2: Quad cores
Q3: Ultrabook dual cores
Q4: Standard dual cores

Perhaps the Desktop quads can arrive in March/April but the schedule for Haswell is no less than a year away from Ivy Bridge, if not more.

 

[Don Karnage]

The rumored schedule is:

Q2: Quad cores
Q3: Ultrabook dual cores
Q4: Standard dual cores

Perhaps the Desktop quads can arrive in March/April but the schedule for Haswell is no less than a year away from Ivy Bridge, if not more.

I'm still thinking late may 2013 for haswell

 

[ShintaiDK]

Not all mobile versions, just the 15W ULT Ultrabook ones.

Also moving the PCH from 65nm to 32nm might have to do with it as well. Yes, even the Panther Point chipset for Ivy Bridge is 65nm! Apparently has to do with lack of fab space for newer processes or something.

I doubt desktop platform power will be lower though. It's stayed same since Core 2.

As far as I know all mobile.

The PCH uses 3-4W. To lower that to 2-3W doesnt change anything.

However the 5-20W you waste on the VRM got something to do with it

 

[IntelUser2000]

As far as I know all mobile.

Not according to here: http://chinese.vr-zone.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/184629v689919ice34j9c3.jpg

And it fits with official info out there.