Keynote at Computex 2024:

Intel Makes AI Possible Everywhere (Replay)

 

Empowering AI Everywhere with Pat Gelsinger

 

Watch Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger discuss how Intel technology is enabling game-changing AI solutions. At Computex 2024, he introduced the latest innovations combining performance and energy efficiency across data centres, AI acceleration, and personal computing.

 

 

Intel’s Commitment to Accessible, Scalable AI

To make AI affordable and widely accessible, Intel unveiled powerful new technologies. The company aims to empower open ecosystems and deliver sustainable solutions with cutting-edge performance and cost-effective ownership.

 

Breaking News from the Computex 2024 Keynote

 

 

Intel showcased a series of advancements:

• Intel® Xeon® 6 Processors with Efficient-Cores (E-cores)
• Pricing details for Intel® Gaudi® 2 and 3 AI accelerator kits
• Lunar Lake architecture for next-gen AI PCs

Lunar Lake: Redefining AI PC Performance

 

 

Intel revealed its groundbreaking Lunar Lake client processor architecture. This redesign provides exceptional core and graphics performance tailored for AI-driven experiences.

Compared to previous generations:

• System-on-chip power is reduced by up to 40%.
• The neural processing unit is 4x faster.
• The Xe2 GPU cores offer 1.5x better graphics performance.

Starting Q3 2024, over 80 AI PC models from 20+ partners will feature Lunar Lake.

 

 

Lunar Lake in Action: A Visual Exploration

An animated film at Computex 2024 visually demonstrated Lunar Lake’s technological stack. It highlights notable gains in CPU, GPU, and NPU efficiency, especially for thin-and-light PC segments.

 

 

Intel Xeon 6: Designed for Cloud-Native and AI Workloads

Intel introduced the Xeon® 6 series with both E-core and P-core variants to meet diverse computing demands.

Key highlights:

• Sierra Forest (E-core variant): Offers up to 2.6x better performance per watt and 4.2x rack-level efficiency over 2nd Gen Xeon processors.
• Granite Rapids (P-core variant): Launching in Q3 2024, optimised for AI, HPC, and data-intensive workloads.

 

 

Xeon 6 Processors: A One-Minute Summary

A quick overview of Sierra Forest:

• High core density and reduced power draw
• Ideal for scalable, high-density applications
• Upcoming Granite Rapids CPUs to power AI and computer vision workloads

 

 

Behind the Scenes: Intel Manufacturing Excellence

In May 2024, Intel shared B-roll footage from its facilities in Kulim, Malaysia, and San Jose, Costa Rica. These sites are instrumental in assembling and testing the new Xeon 6 processors.

 

 

Intel Gaudi: Game-Changing AI Acceleration

The Gaudí architecture delivers top-tier generative AI performance at unmatched price efficiency.

At Computex, Intel announced:

• Gaudi 2 AI kit (8 accelerators with UBB): Offered at $65,000, one-third the cost of similar platforms
• Gaudi 3 AI kit: Priced at $125,000, approximately two-thirds the price of competitive solutions

Six new system providers (ASUS, Foxconn, Gigabyte, Inventec, Quanta, and Wistron) will join existing partners like Dell and Lenovo to bring Gaudi 3 systems to market.

 

 

Intel Tech Tour: Deeper Insights

Just before Computex, Intel hosted its third Technology Tour in Taiwan. Attendees, including media and analysts, got a first-hand look at Lunar Lake, Xeon 6, and Gaudi technologies. The event featured technical sessions and keynote presentations by Intel leaders.

 

 

Why It All Matters

Intel continues to redefine the AI landscape by making transformative technologies accessible, scalable, and efficient. With innovations like Lunar Lake, Xeon 6, and Gaudi, the company is powering the future of AI from edge to data centre to personal computing.