Updated Intel Corporation today announced five new processors based on Intel's advanced 0.13-micron (130 nanometer) process technology that significantly increase the capabilities of mobile PCs. The new family of Intel® Pentium® III Processor-M products (previously code-named Tualatin) feature architectural enhancements to increase performance, reduce power and improve battery life. They are available in volume today at speeds up to 1.13 GHz, the industry's fastest speed for mobile processors. Intel also announced the new highly scalable, cost effective mobile Intel® 830 Chipset family. Together, the new chipset and mobile processor products enable PC makers to design the industry's most innovative, high-performance notebooks that are thinner, lighter and have longer battery life.

The mobile Pentium III Processor-M is the world's most advanced mobile processor, providing almost a 50 percent performance gain over the previous mobile Intel® Pentium® III processor on data intensive applications. It features several architectural advancements including: 512KB L2 cache (twice the L2 cache size of the previous generation), the new Data Prefetcher (an L2 cache enhancement that results in improved performance) and a 133-MHz processor system bus. In addition, the processor supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep™ technology that automatically switches between Maximum Performance Mode and Battery Optimized Mode based on the application demand on the processor, providing the best balance of performance and low power. The processor also uses new Intel packaging technology enabling thinner and lighter mobile PCs. The new Deeper Sleep mode provides a power reduction from previous low power sleep states to help extend battery life 3/4 reaching power levels as low as two tenths of a watt or less 3/4 even while running software applications.

The Intel® 830 Chipset family includes three new chipsets designed to take advantage of the mobile Pentium III Processor-M performance and low power characteristics. The Intel 830MP supports external graphics and is available today. Later this year Intel will provide the Intel 830M with high-performance integrated graphics, while the Intel 830MG will offer integrated graphics for lower cost systems. The new chipset uses high-performance PC-133 SDRAM, which is 33 percent faster than memory supported in the previous Intel 440BX chipset. It also includes 1GB memory support for a 50 percent increase over previous generations. The Intel 830 Chipset also features a hub architecture that increases bandwidth and provides for a smoother and richer multimedia and Internet experience. The chipset improves connectivity and flexibility by accommodating a total of six USB ports, while integrated local area network (LAN) capability minimizes board space and reduces cost. Like the new mobile processors, the chipset integrates the new Deeper Sleep low power mode to further conserve power and help prolong battery life.

The five new mobile processors at speeds of 1.13 GHz, 1.06 GHz, 1.0 GHz, 933 MHz, and 866 MHz are available today. Pictures of the new processor & i830 chipset are available here.