Intel has released its latest mobile processor, sporting its 0.13-micron technology which allows the chip to run cooler and use less power.
Previously code-named Tualatin, the P3-M (Pentium 3 Mobile) CPU features 512KB level 2 cache, and a 133MHz front-side bus. With the new 830 chipset, it can support up to 1GB memory in a laptop.
The first P3-M will come in at 1.13GHz.
As with previous Intel mobile processors, the chip features SpeedStep, which allows the CPU to run at a lower clock cycle when the portable device is unplugged from mains power. It also has a new power-down state called Deeper Sleep, which, like Deep Sleep, allows the machine to power down to almost zero power consumption, but still have a fast restart.
The chip will be aimed at full-sized laptops, mini notebooks (where Intel is currently experiencing its strongest growth), and sub-notebooks.
Apart from the 1GB RAM support, the 830 chipset features six integrated USB ports, an integrated LAN interface, a performance-optimised memory controller (which Intel says will boost the access speed to RAM by 25%), and double the I/O bandwidth to peripherals.
By the end of the fourth quarter, Intel will have eight facilities worldwide producing 0.13-micron processors for both desktop and notebook applications.
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