Intel announced the formal introduction of the 12th Generation Intel Core mobile CPUs, including the P- and U-series processors. These 20 new mobile CPUs, designed for extreme speed and productivity, will power the next generation of thin-and-light laptops. The first devices will be available in March 2022.

Like the rest of the 12th Gen family, Intel's newest mobile processors for thin-and-light designs are based on Intel's performance hybrid architecture featuring a combination of Performance-cores (P-cores) and Efficient-cores (E-cores). From video calls to web browsing to photo editing, workloads are intelligently placed on the right core at the right time for optimal multitasking with Intel Thread Director on Windows 11.

Taking full advantage of the performance per watt benefits of the Intel 7 process, new 12th Gen Intel Core mobile processors for thin-and-light designs deliver:

All-new core architecture with up to 14 cores (6 P-cores and 8 E-cores).
Integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics with up to 96EU.
Broad memory support for DDR5/LPDDR5 and DDR4/LPDDR4.
Incredible scale with up to 70% faster multi-thread performance.
Nearly 2x performance for 3D rendering -- ideal for creators on the go.
Superior productivity performance with up to 30% faster photo editing.
Integrated Intel Wi-Fi 6E (Gig+) for improved wireless performance, responsiveness and reliability.
Thunderbolt 4 for the fastest, simplest and most reliable cable solution to any dock, display or accessory.
Intel IPU 6.0 for high image quality and power efficiency for enhanced videoconferencing.
About Intel Evo, Third Edition: Under the new third-edition specification, laptop designs seeking the Intel Evo badge will undergo the most intensive workloads to date, testing real-world conditions to ensure a superior videoconferencing experience in addition to exceptional responsiveness, instant wake, real-world battery life and fast charging. Intel Evo laptops with 12th Gen Intel Core are optimized for multitasking - all while maintaining great connectivity, image quality and sound on a multi-person video call.
Through deep co-engineering efforts with 150 ecosystem partners, more than 100 Intel Evo verified systems are expected this year, with systems for the first time including foldable displays and designs with 12th Gen Intel Core H-series.

Intel's co-engineering and real-world testing expands to accessory partners this year through the Engineered for Intel Evo program. Expect additional Thunderbolt monitors, docks, storage and Bluetooth headsets to join the powerful lineup of accessories already in the program from Poly, Anker, Kensington, Dell, HP, Belkin, Samsung, Sabrent, OWC and others.

Microsoft's Point of View: "The last two years have had a profound transformational impact across our lives with the PC playing a more meaningful role than ever. This is driving a new era of PC use," said Panos Panay, executive vice president and chief product officer at Microsoft. "With Windows 11 and the newest 12th Gen Intel Core mobile processors, expect next-level performance to empower productivity and inspire creativity."