Intel has released eight new Haswell Refresh processors. Four of these are Intel Core i3 processors, while the other four are Pentium processors. Of each four, two are low-power "T" variants.
| Model | Cores /Threads | Frequency | L3cache | Graphics | Max GPUFrequency | Memory | TDP | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pentium G3250 | 2 / 2 | 3.2 GHz | 3 MB | HD | 1100 MHz | DDR3-1333 | 53W | $64 |
| Pentium G3250T | 2 / 2 | 2.8 GHz | 3 MB | HD | 1100 MHz | DDR3-1333 | 35W | $64 |
| Pentium G3450T | 2 / 2 | 2.9 GHz | 3 MB | HD | 1100 MHz | DDR3-1600 | 35W | $75 |
| Pentium G3460 | 2 / 2 | 3.5 GHz | 3 MB | HD | 1100 MHz | DDR3-1600 | 53W | $86 |
| Core i3-4160 | 2 / 4 | 3.6 GHz | 3 MB | HD 4400 | 1150 MHz | DDR3-1600 | 54W | $117 |
| Core i3-4160T | 2 / 4 | 3.1 GHz | 3 MB | HD 4400 | 1150 MHz | DDR3-1600 | 35W | $117 |
| Core i3-4360T | 2 / 4 | 3.2 GHz | 4 MB | HD 4600 | 1150 MHz | DDR3-1600 | 35W | $138 |
| Core i3-4370 | 2 / 4 | 3.8 GHz | 4 MB | HD 4600 | 1150 MHz | DDR3-1600 | 54W | $149 |
All of the chips are built on the 22 nm lithographic process, and carry TDPs of either 53 W, or 35 W for the low-power variants. As with all Haswell Refresh processors, these chips carry nothing new apart from raised clock speeds. The prices of some have dropped a little, so if you're in the market for a new chip, they are worth a look. But don't regret buying a Haswell (non-Refresh) chip if you find one for a slightly lower price than the new variants; you won't be missing much.
No exact word on availability, although we usually see CPUs arrive at most retailers mere weeks from when we hear about them.
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