Many are making a big deal about the news of the
Skylake CPU release by Intel. It had been promised earlier, but seems to be weeks ahead of schedule.
So, My question is: Why Does That Matter to the PC Industry?
here are just a few possible answers.
Quote.An initial batch of Skylake CPUs (6600K and 6700K) was announced for immediate availability during the Gamescom on August 5, 2015, unusually soon after the release of its predecessor, Broadwell, which had suffered from launch delays.It just might be that
Skylake is better for mobile devices.( Read smartphones and tablets that have to have great graphics on low power.)
http://wccftech.com/intel-processor-roadmap-leaked-10nm-cannonlake-skylakee-arrives-q3-2016-skylake-muy-chips-q4-2015/Also:
http://appleinsider.com/futures/intel-skylake-macbook-proThe next generation of MacBook Pros will likely incorporate Intel's Skylake processor platform, and possibly other new technologies, such as USB-C and Thunderbolt 3.More on Apple:
http://www.macworld.co.uk/news/mac/new-imac-2016-release-date-rumours-new-imac-2016-price-specs-new-features-imac-pro-3511338/Updated, 9 August 2016, to consider the possibility that a pumped-up 'iMac Pro' could replace the Mac Pro; on 26 July, with the news that Intel has launched Kaby Lake processors, and on 12 July 2016 to discuss the inclusion of AMD CPUs in the 2016 iMac.Now think about iPhone 8.
Comments? Does this matter to you?
