22nm process processor put into operation by the end of next year

While actively preparing to release the 32nm Sandy Bridge, Intel's next-generation 22nm new process has also entered the trial production phase and will be put into mass production on schedule in late 2011.

Intel CEO Paul Otellini said at the fall IDF 2010 forum in San Francisco: “We will bring 22nm (process) on schedule. Last year at IDF, I showed you the first wafer with SRAM cells. This year, I’m very We are pleased to inform you that the first 22nm processor we designed has been handed over to the fab at the time of our conversation. It will be implemented as scheduled in the second half of next year."

He did not disclose more details, but we know from the roadmap that Intel’s first 22nm new process processor is codenamed “IVY Bridge”. As usual, it spans servers, desktops, and mobile, and the core architecture will be basically ready for use. Sandy Bridge, and continue to improve on the details. In accordance with Intel Tick-Tock alternate development strategy, Sandy Bridge is an old process, the new architecture of the Dock, IVY Bridge is a new process, the old architecture of Tick.

In addition, Intel also prepared the "Knights Corner" parallel computing co-processing chip based on ultra-multi-core architecture, which is also based on 22nm technology. It is intended for the high-performance computing field and may be launched in 2012. This year's IDF also appears Basic cloud ray tracing.

Sandy Bridge's integrated graphics core and media engine's graphics and video capabilities look strong, and Intel is confident again. Paul Otellini emphasized: “Powerful graphics performance is a must, but this alone is not enough. Users need to continuously improve the good experience and sound experience across all aspects of visual computing. What the user sees on the screen Everything is related, not just 3D graphics. So, providing a complete visual experience requires a variety of media capabilities: games, video playback, video transcoding, media editing, 3D graphics, and displays."