Back in August we saw Intel launch the first of its 8th generation Core processors (Kaby Lake refresh). It followed up in September with the unveiling of its 8th generation Core processors for desktops (Coffee Lake). Now a raft of previously unannounced 8th and 9th generation processors have been leaked, thanks to a newly released system diagnostics app.
The leaked information comes from a pretty reliable source. The well regarded Aida64 system information, diagnostics, and benchmarking app contains the processor list in its latest beta. Obviously the software developers are readying a release to coincide with Intel's hardware launches. TechSpot reports that the SKU names came to the Aida64 developers ready for an expected processor launch in early 2018.
Among the long list of new Intel CPUs above, is one that is particularly interesting: the first Coffee Lake Core i9 chip for laptops. The upcoming Intel Core i9-8950HK will be overclockable and feature a 6C/12T configuration.
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Elsewhere in the Aida64 release notes we see mention of the Pentium Gold CPUs. These 'gold' chips are expected to use the Core microarchitecture, while Pentium Silver models are based upon Atom cores.
Looking further down the list you can find various 9th generation processors listed. Unfortunately little is known about these processors. From the suffixes, 'T' usually means lower TDP, power limited, and 'K' means unlocked. It is also not known whether 9th gen processors will be a Coffee Lake Refresh or Ice Lake based.
