Intel Unveils 5.5GHz KS-Series Chips at CES 2022 Keynote
Intel concludes the major CES keynotes by revealing a powerful new 5.5GHz Alder Lake KS-series processor and highlighting its four technology superpowers. The company focuses on bridging cloud, edge, and AI capabilities alongside major PC computing advancements.
Intel holds its final major CES keynote following rival presentations from AMD and Nvidia, with executive Gregory Bryant highlighting the company's four technology superpowers: ubiquitous computing, cloud to edge infrastructure, pervasive connectivity, and artificial intelligence. Bryant explains that these elements work together to amplify overall performance and make seamless connectivity a reality across all device types.
The biggest hardware reveal is the new 12th Gen Alder Lake KS-series desktop processor, which boasts an impressive 5.5GHz single-core turbo speed right out of the box. This unlocked enthusiast chip utilizes Intel's hybrid architecture of performance and efficient cores to achieve over 5GHz on multi-core workloads, delivering unrivaled gameplay as demonstrated during a live Hitman 3 presentation.
Intel plans to ship the KS-series processor by the end of the current quarter, noting that it represents the fastest enthusiast desktop ramp in the company's history. The presentation covers PC computing and graphics progress before concluding with updates on autonomous driving from Mobileye head Professor Amnon Shashua, rounding out a comprehensive look at Intel's hardware strategy.