With the release of its next-generation Meteor Lake CPUs, Intel has made a significant advancement in the dynamic field of laptop processors. The H series is the only model available right now, and its power dissipation (PBP) is capped at 45 watts. Due to this restriction, mobile workstations and high-performance gaming notebooks are left yearning for greater power; fortunately, the Raptor Lake series will provide them with comfort until 2025.

The Ascent of Raptor Lake-HX: What to Anticipate An Overview of the Vibrant M15 24 A Colorful M15 24 equipped with an Intel Core i5-14450HX was recently put through a thorough test at Geekbench. With its six performance cores and four efficiency cores, this new processor is similar to the Intel Core i5-13450HX, which it replaced. The distinguishing factor? an amazing 200 MHz increase in clock frequencies, making them approach 4.8 GHz. Even with this improvement, the performance measurements are only slightly better, matching the almost same features of the Core i5-14450HX over its immediate predecessor. The multi-thread scores reached 11,026 points, while the single-core results peaked at 1776 points.

Awaiting Arrival: Launch of Raptor Lake-HX

There are a lot of rumors circulating that suggest Raptor Lake-HX will soon be released, maybe during CES. At least five different chips are anticipated to be part of the speculated processor family. The powerful Core i9-14900HX, with eight performance cores and sixteen efficiency cores, is at the front of the field. Its remarkable 200 MHz clock rate jump allows it to surpass its predecessor, the Core i9-13980HX, and reach an astounding 5.8 GHz.

Future Perspective: Intel’s GPU Approach

Given that Intel is still releasing iGPUs with up to 32 execution units, it is clear that the Raptor Lake-HX series is designed specifically for laptops that have dedicated GPUs. This calculated action guarantees top performance for graphically demanding programs, meeting the needs of both professional and gaming user bases.

In conclusion, Raptor Lake-HX is a reliable ally for individuals seeking power beyond the ordinary, even as Meteor Lake leads the way. Intel is still reshaping the laptop processor market to meet the varied demands of professionals and gamers alike, and a refreshed HX series with increased clock frequencies is on the horizon. Watch this space for the announcement of Raptor Lake-HX, which promises a new level of computing power.

ThinkBook 14p 2024 specifications

A good compromise between the more expensive ThinkPad series and the more affordable IdeaPad is provided by the Lenovo ThinkBook range. With Nvidia GeForce RTX 2050 graphics and Intel 12th generation Alder Lake processors, the last Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ made a reappearance at CES 2022. It appears that Lenovo is finally updating the ThinkBook 14 with new OCulink connectors and Meteor Lake processors.

The forthcoming Lenovo ThinkBook 14p will support OCulink (Optical-Copper Link) as an eGPU connector substitute for Thunderbolt 4, according to Chinese publication ITHome. For those who are unaware, Oculink is essentially a PCIe slot that has been converted into a port; it has been around in the server industry for a while.

The maximum bandwidth that OCulink provides is 16 GB/s, which is equivalent to PCIe Gen 3 x16 one-way. When you contrast this with Thunderbolt 4’s 5 GB/s and Thunderbolt 5’s 10-15 GB/s bandwidth, it’s easy to understand how beneficial it is for gaming and videos.

The implementation and the adapter being used, however, determine the precise bandwidth provided. For example, the M.2-to-OCulink adaptor used by the Minisforum EliteMini UM780 XTX operates at PCIe Gen 4 x4 speeds (63 Gbps). In a similar vein, the eGPU dock GPD G1 featuring an AMD Radeon RX 7600M XT has a 63 Gbps OCulink port. Although it is limited to 32 Gbps, the GPD Win Max 2 2023 also provides a 63 Gbps OCulink port.

Consumer adoption of OCulink is moving slowly, but the Lenovo ThinkBook 14p from 2024 may provide the ideal platform to accelerate the adoption of this connectivity.

Given how common M.2-to-OCulink adapters are in Asia to replace the onboard USB connector, Lenovo may have chosen to include a native OCulink port in the laptop.

Lenovo will sell the ThinkBook in three different configurations: ThinkBook 14p, ThinkBook 16p, and ThinkBook 13x convertible, according to ITHome. The business will also sell an Android tablet called ThinkBook Plus that has a removable keyboard.

Regretfully, at this time, no pricing nor more specifications are available. The specifications may vary when the new ThinkBooks are released because Lenovo hasn’t formally announced their arrival. Furthermore, it’s unclear if the OCulink port will be available on all future ThinkBook models or only the ThinkBook 14p, and if it will be available worldwide or only in Asian markets.