Description
Intel Deep Learning Boost (Intel DL Boost)
A new set of processor-integrated technologies designed to accelerate AI deep learning usage. Enhances Intel AVX-512 with a new Vector Neural Network Instruction (VNNI) that significantly improves deep learning inference performance compared to previous generations.
Intel Optane Memory Support
Intel Optane memory is a revolutionary new class of non-volatile memory that sits between system memory and storage to accelerate system performance and responsiveness. When combined with the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver, it is easily managed across multiple storage tiers while providing the operating system with a single virtual drive, ensuring frequently accessed data is stored on the fastest storage tier. Intel Optane memory requires specific hardware and software configuration.
Intel Speed Shift Technology
Intel Speed Shift Technology uses hardware-controlled P-states to deliver significantly faster response times in single-threaded, short-duration workloads such as web browsing, allowing the processor to more quickly select the optimal operating frequency and voltage for peak performance and energy efficiency.
Intel Turbo Boost
Intel Turbo Boost dynamically increases processor frequency as needed by utilizing available thermal and power headroom, delivering high speed when required and improving energy efficiency when not.
Intel Hyper-Threading Technology
Intel Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel HT) enables two processing threads per physical core. Multithreaded software can perform more parallel tasks, completing work faster.
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) allows a single hardware platform to function as multiple "virtual" platforms. It provides improved manageability, reduces downtime, and maintains performance by isolating computing activities into separate partitions.
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) extends existing support for IA-32 (VT-x) and Itanium (VT-i) virtualization by adding new support for I/O device virtualization. Intel VT-d helps end users improve system security and reliability, and enhance I/O performance in virtualized environments.
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT), also known as Second Level Address Translation (SLAT), accelerates memory-intensive virtualized applications. Extended page tables on Intel Virtualization Technology platforms reduce memory and power overhead, and extend battery life through optimized hardware management of page tables.
Intel 64
Intel 64 architecture delivers 64-bit computing on servers, workstations, desktops, and mobile platforms when combined with supporting software. Intel 64 architecture enhances performance by enabling systems to address more than 4 GB of virtual and physical memory.
Idle States
Idle States (C-states) are used to save power when the processor is idle. C0 is the operational state, meaning the processor is performing useful work. C1 is the first idle state, C2 the second, and so on, with higher numerical values indicating deeper power-saving actions.
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology is an advanced method of enabling high performance while meeting the power-conservation needs of mobile systems. Traditional Intel SpeedStep Technology switches voltage and frequency synchronously between high and low levels in response to CPU load. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology builds on this architecture, using design strategies such as separating voltage and frequency changes, and clock splitting and restoration.
Thermal Monitoring Technologies
Thermal Monitoring Technologies protect the CPU and system from overheating through multiple temperature management features. An embedded digital thermal sensor (DTS) in the die monitors core temperature, and thermal management functions reduce power consumption and, consequently, temperature when necessary to remain within normal operating limits.