Intel’s Alder Lake
Alder Lake-S CPUs
With performance hybrid architecture, which combines Performance and Efficient cores into a single die with Intel Thread Director, 12th Gen Intel Core desktop processors for IoT applications enable IoT use cases with up to 1.36x faster single-thread performance 3 and up to 1.35x faster multi-thread performance compared to 10th Gen Intel Core Processors.
Important details about Intel Alder Lake S
You may increase your IoT potential with Intel UHD Graphics 770’s increased AI, up to 16 cores and 24 threads, USB 3.2 Gen 2×2, PCIe 5.0 ready/PCIe 4.0 I/O, discrete Wi-Fi 6E compatibility, and real-time capabilities. Video wall deployments are made possible by the addition of a fourth display pipe and capability for up to 8K video.
A novel design for a high-performance chip
Performance hybrid architecture, the biggest advancement in Intel Core Processor architecture and performance in years, is first seen in 12th generation Intel Core desktop processors. This innovative chip architecture incorporates up to eight Performance-cores, or P-cores, which enhance IoT workload consolidation, and up to eight Efficient-cores, or E-cores, which enhance multitasking and background job management. In terms of single-thread and multi-thread performance, 12th generation Intel Core desktop CPUs can outperform 10th generation CPUs by up to 1.36 and 1.35 times, respectively.
Better visual performance for immersive, engaging video
Up to 32 graphics execution units (EUs) in the CPU design, based on the Intel UHD Graphics 770 and driven by the Intel Xe Architecture, provide visually striking pictures. offers up to 1.94 times faster graphics performance than Intel Core Processors of the 10th generation. Up to four 4K monitors or up to 8K resolution in a single panel can be installed by solution providers using up to four display pipelines. Smooth video walls are made possible by Genlock video synchronization for Windows.
Intel Xe Architecture and hardware acceleration for quick AI
12th generation Intel Core desktop processors enable high-performance AI for machine vision use cases and fast AI inferencing. Together with integrated AI acceleration from Intel Deep Learning Boost (Intel DL Boost) and the Intel Distribution of OpenVINO toolkit, up to 32 graphics execution units enable a high level of parallelization for AI applications. GPU image classification inference performance can be up to 2.81 times quicker.
Real-Time Functionalities
Real-time functionalities In industrial applications, Intel Time Coordinated Computing (Intel TCC) and Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) assist guarantee seamless operation across several edge devices.
Topline details
- Intel 7 Process Technology
- Performance-cores and efficient-cores are features of a new performance hybrid architecture
- IoT SKUs can have up to 16 cores and 24 threads
- A maximum of 30 MB of Intel Smart Cache
- Intel UHD Graphics 770 with up to 32 EUs driven by Xe Architecture
- Support for one display at 8K resolution or up to four separate screens at up to 4K resolution
- Single Root I/O Virtualizations (SRIOV) with Genlock video synchronization for Windows
- Virtualization of graphics and displays
- VNNI instructions for Intel Deep Learning Boost (Intel DL Boost)
- Up to DDR4 3200 and DDR5 4800
- Up to four PCIe 4.0 lanes on the CPU4 and up to 16 PCIe 5.0 lanes available
- Extended lifespan
- Available mainstream and IoT goods
- Real-time functionality in a few SKUs
- Eligible for the Intel vPro Platform
Alder Lake P
The first Intel Core processors with performance hybrid architecture1 and Intel Thread Director are the 12th generation Intel Core mobile CPUs for Internet of Things applications. Two 12th Gen Intel Core mobile processors outperform 11th Gen Intel Core processors by up to 1.07x in single-thread performance, 1.29x in multithread performance, 2.47x in 3D graphics performance, and 2.77x in GPU image classification inference performance.
Important details about Intel Alder Lake P
This novel new chip design, which has up to 14 cores and 20 threads, blends multitasking-capable Efficient-cores (also known as E-cores) with Performance-cores (also known as P-cores) that concentrate on key workloads. The OS is intelligently guided by Intel Thread Director2 to allocate the appropriate task to the appropriate core.
Improved visuals and captivating, immersive video
Based on the Intel Iris Xe Graphics Architecture, the SoC design has up to 96 graphics execution units, which enable visually striking images and provide up to 2.47 times better graphics performance than 11th generation Intel Core Processors.3–4 Solution providers can install up to four concurrent 4K60 high-dynamic range (HDR) or up to 8K resolution displays in a single display by using up to four display pipelines. Smooth video walls are made possible by Pipelock video synchronization for Windows.
Rapid AI with Xe Architecture and hardware acceleration
High-performance AI for machine vision and inferencing use cases is made possible by 12th generation Intel Core mobile processors. Together with integrated AI acceleration from Intel Deep Learning Boost (Intel DL Boost) and the Intel Distribution of Open VINO toolkit, the CPU can support up to 96 execution units and Vector Neural Network Instructions (VNNI) for a high level of parallelization in AI applications.
Efficiency in processing and a small footprint
High performance CPU, GPU, and AI capabilities in a SoC footprint are provided by SKUs with processor base power levels of 15W to 45W and a low z-height. Small form-factor applications can now access new complete computation capabilities thanks to the soldered-down BGA packaging and low processor base power levels.
Increased bandwidth and connectivity
12th generation Intel Core mobile processors provide a larger data pipeline straight to the CPU thanks to Thunderbolt 4/USB4 and several PCIe Gen4 lanes. Along with DDR5 4800 and LPDDR5-5200 memory, this series offers additional bandwidth to accommodate workload convergence and multiple concurrent applications.
Topline details
- IoT SKUs can have up to 20 threads and 14 cores
- Cutting-edge Intel Core Processors with Intel Thread Director2 and performance hybrid architecture1 to help optimize embedded workloads on new Efficient cores and performance cores
- The range of processor base power is 15W to 45W
- Up to 96 graphics execution units (EUs) are available in the Intel Iris Xe graphics architecture
- HDMI 2.1 that supports one 8K display or up to four 4K60 High Dynamic Range (HDR) screens at once
- Support for up to 48 simultaneous 1080p streams and up to two video decoders
- Using the Intel Distribution of OpenVINO toolkit, Intel Deep Learning Boost (Intel DL Boost) speeds up AI inferencing tasks by using VNNI instructions on the CPU and int8/dp4 instructions on the GPU
- The CPU can have up to eight PCIe 4.0 lanes (U/P series) and up to sixteen PCIe 4.0 lanes (H series)
- Single Root I/O Virtualization (SRIOV) and Pipelock video synchronization for Windows
- USB four or Thunderbolt four
- Eligible for the Intel vPro Platform
Uses of Alder Lake S and P
Retail outlets
Turn on features like audience analytics, item identification for cashier less checkout, and ATM or intelligent vending machine capabilities. Beautiful next-generation video walls are produced with high-resolution visuals and media.
Manufacturing in industry
TDP ranges for higher performance platforms for applications such as human-machine interfaces and industrial PCs. Fast and accurate machine vision is another benefit of AI capabilities.
Medical Care
Healthcare providers are using data analytics and artificial intelligence to transform the sector.
Security and video
As new technologies and market trends emerge, the digital video industry keeps changing. For instance, the growing demand from consumers for 8K video, the requirement for edge-based video analytics powered by AI, and the variety of display module form factors.
