Intel Core i3 Raptor Lake Refresh, the eagerly awaited processor, has garnered much anticipation due to its promised improvements. As the latest offering from Intel’s 14th generation or Raptor Lake Refresh, it is set to be launched globally in the third quarter of this year. One of the exciting speculations surrounding this entry-level processor was the expectation of increased core and thread counts, following the trend set by its predecessors.
However, contrary to some speculations, the Intel Core i3 Raptor Lake Refresh comes equipped with just 4 cores and 8 threads. The differentiation from its previous generation lies in the fact that it features 4 Performance Cores with a different naming convention.
One aspect that has come into focus is the processor’s emphasis on the Boost Clock. According to reports, the Intel Raptor Lake Refresh processor seems to prioritize boosting clock speeds. A recent tweet by Chi11eddog revealed that the lowest Boost Clock speed for the Intel Core i3 Raptor Lake Refresh processor is around 4.7GHz.
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When comparing the Intel Core i3 Raptor Lake Refresh to its predecessors, it appears that the Base Clock and Boost Clock will have only minor differences. For example, the i3-12100 has a Base Clock of 3.3GHz and Boost Clock of 4.3GHz, while the i3-13100 is equipped with a Base Clock of 3.4GHz and Boost Clock of 4.5GHz. Following this pattern, the i3-14100 is expected to come with a Base Clock of 3.5GHz and Boost Clock of 4.7GHz, aligning with earlier leaks and rumors.
Overall, the Intel Core i3 Raptor Lake Refresh promises to be an interesting entry-level processor, with its emphasis on boosting clock speeds. While some had hoped for a greater increase in core and thread counts, its performance improvements and enhanced clock speeds are still eagerly anticipated by tech enthusiasts. The processor’s official global launch in the third quarter of the year will reveal its true capabilities and impact on the market.
