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Accelerated AI and Graphics on 15 Watts or Fewer

What’s New

  • Up to eight Efficient-cores.

  • 6W to 15W TDP and 2 USB-C lanes on the CPU.

  • Intel® AVX2 instruction set.

  • Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost) with Vector Neural Network Instructions (VNNI).

  • GPU and CPU support for FP32, FP16, and INT8 precision.

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Low-power processors bring deep learning inference, graphics, and media processing to the edge.

Expand Capabilities at the Edge Without Breaking Your Power Budget

Intel Atom® processors x7000E Series and Intel® Core™ i3 processors break new ground for x86 processors in the 6W to 15W base processor power range. Built with the same Efficient-cores and Intel® UHD Graphics as 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors, the series supports Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (Intel® AVX2) and Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost) for accelerated deep learning inference and media processing.

Accelerated Deep Learning AI

The series delivers new deep learning processing capabilities to the 6W to 15W power range: Intel® DL Boost and Intel® UHD Graphics—which is built on Intel® Xe architecture. Intel® DL Boost is an Intel® AVX2 instruction set that accelerates inference processing on the CPU, while the Intel® UHD Graphics execution units (EUs) and Intel® GNA work as inferencing coprocessors.

The series is supported by the Intel® Distribution of OpenVINO™ toolkit, including many pretrained models in the Open Model Zoo and the Auto-Device (AUTO) plugin. The AUTO plugin automatically detects processing resources and balances deep learning workloads across any mix of CPUs, integrated GPUs, and other accelerators for maximum inference performance.

The ability to improve inferencing for deep learning AI models on a small power budget delivers new levels of object detection and image segmentation for network video recorders (NVRs), portable healthcare imaging, and smart point-of-sale (POS) systems plus natural language processing for speech recognition and automated attendants.

4K Displays Without a Discrete Graphics Card

Intel Atom® processors x7000E Series and Intel® Core™ i3 processors feature Intel® UHD Graphics with up to 32 EUs. The platform supports one 4K60 HDR display or up to three concurrent 4K60 SDR displays. Two outputs can be synced using Pipelock1 for multipanel displays.

Media processing and acceleration are fully programmable via API for precise control over image quality and encode/decode performance. Single-root I/O virtualization (SR-IOV) enables integrated GPU functionality for virtual machines, deep learning inference, multiple monitor outputs, and transcoding video streams.

Real-Time Operating Systems and Hardware Virtualization

Intel Atom® x7000E Series SKUs include Intel® Time Coordinated Computing (Intel® TCC),2 which can support hard real-time applications. These Intel Atom® processors also include a 2.5GbE Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN)‒capable integrated MAC so that devices can synchronize workloads across networks. Hard real-time support plus hardware virtualization and support for multiple operating systems and hypervisors create new possibilities for IoT.

Gen-Over-Gen Performance Gains

Intel® Processor N200 compared to Intel® Pentium® N6415 processors. See backup for workloads and configurations. Results may vary.3

Long-Term Software Support and Long-Life Availability That IoT Requires4

The Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2021 Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) and Linux Long-Term Support (LTS) kernel provide longer periods between updates for industries and applications that require maximum stability. Long processor production lifespans help manufacturers get more value out of platform validation and deliver solutions for long-term deployments.

Key Features5

CPU Performance

  • Up to eight Efficient-cores with Intel® Core™ i3-N305 processors.
  • Up to four Efficient-cores with Intel Atom® processors x7000E Series.
  • Full Intel® AVX2 instruction set support, Intel® DL Boost with VNNI.

Graphics

  • Intel® UHD Graphics driven by Intel® Xe architecture.
  • 32 execution units (EUs) with Intel® Core™ i3-N305 processors.
  • Up to 24 execution units (EUs) with Intel Atom® processors x7000E Series.
  • Run one 4K60 HDR display or up to three concurrent 4K60 SDR displays.
  • Pipelock for Windows synchronizes two outputs.

Accelerated Deep Learning Inference

  • Intel® DL Boost with VNNI accelerates deep learning inference on the CPU.
  • Up to 32 Intel® UHD Graphics execution units (EUs) provide parallel processing for AI workloads.
  • Intel® GNA increases throughput for deep learning audio and natural language processing.
  • GPU and CPU support for FP32, FP16, and INT8 precision.
  • Fully supported by the Intel® Distribution of OpenVINO™ toolkit for optimized, cross-architecture deep learning inference.
  • Developers can access many pretrained models from the OpenVINO™ Open Model Zoo.

Memory

  • DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800.
  • 16 GB max memory capacity.
  • Supports in-band error correcting code (IBECC).

IoT Enhancements

  • Real-time computing with Intel® TCC2.
  • TSN for real-time networking.
  • Rated for PC client and embedded use.
  • Long-life availability6.

I/Os and Connectivity

  • Integrated platform controller hub (PCH).
  • Two USB-C lanes on the CPU.
  • Nine PCIe 3.0 lanes on the PCH.
  • Four USB 3.2 or eight USB 2.0 lanes on the PCH.
  • 2.5GbE TSN-capable MAC on the PCH supports one TSN port.
  • Up to Wi-Fi 5/Bluetooth 5.2.
  • Image processing unit 6 EP (IPU6EP).

Management and Security

  • Platform integrity ‒ Protected and verified boot process with hardware attestation (Intel® OS Guard, Intel® VT-d/x, Intel® Boot Guard, Secure Boot, Intel® PTT (TPM, measured boot, RSA/ECDSA key support).
  • Protected data, keys, and identity ‒ A protected repository for cryptography, storage for sensitive data, keys, and credentials at rest (Intel® PTT, discrete TPM).
  • Trusted execution ‒ Isolated enclaves to help protect sensitive data, processes, and keys at runtime and create a trusted application environment (Intel® VT-d/x, Intel® DAL).
  • Crypto acceleration ‒ Hardware-assisted crypto acceleration and SecureKey generation (Intel® AES-NI, Intel® SHA-NI, Intel® SecureKey (DRNG).

Software—Operating Systems

  • Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021.
  • Ubuntu, RHEL, WR Linux.
  • Yocto Project (LTS kernel 2021).
  • Celadon CiV (Android optimized for IA).
  • Support for hypervisors and RTOS7.

Software Toolkits

  • Intel® oneAPI Base Toolkit6.
  • Intel® oneAPI IoT Toolkit.
  • Intel® Distribution of OpenVINO™ toolkit and OpenVINO™ Open Model Zoo.

Processor Block Diagram*

*Not all features are supported in every operating system. Not all features are available on all SKUs.

Use Cases

Retail: Digital Signage, Kiosks, Mobile Point of Sale with Onboard AI5

Applications: Mobile order-taking and self-serve POS systems, interactive wayfinding, out-of-home digital advertising installations.

  • Up to eight CPU cores and Intel® UHD Graphics with up to 32 execution units can run displays, process media, and perform deep learning inference simultaneously5.
  • Support one 4K60 HDR display or up to three concurrent 4K60 SDR displays with Pipelock synchronization on two displays (Windows only)1.
  • Intel® AVX2 instruction set, including Intel® DL Boost, accelerates AI workloads on the CPU, adding additional AI processing power for computer vision and natural language processing.
  • Programmable graphics, codecs, and media accelerators on the CPU and GPU are all controlled via the Intel® oneAPI Video Processing Library.
  • Image processing unit 6EP (IPU6E).

Office Automation: UHD Imaging and Control Panels with AI Capabilities5

Applications: Copiers, printers, and scanners.

  • CPU with up to eight Efficient-cores and flexible, high- bandwidth I/Os supports next-generation applications and user interfaces plus high-volume data transfer.
  • Deep learning AI capabilities—Intel® DL Boost on the CPU and Intel® UHD Graphics with parallel processing on up to 32 execution units—support AI-powered image recognition, text recognition, and natural language processing.

Healthcare: UHD Graphics and Deep Learning AI5

Applications: Portable medical imaging machines, medical carts, and clinical devices with onboard AI.

  • Intel® UHD Graphics driven by Intel® Xe architecture supports one 4K60 HDR display or up to three concurrent 4K60 SDR displays and provides up to 32 execution units for deep learning inference processing for AI-assisted imaging.
  • The Intel® AVX2 instruction set, including Intel® DL Boost, accelerates AI workloads on the CPU for additional AI processing power.
  • Flexible, high-bandwidth I/Os deliver high-speed data transfer support for legacy interfaces.
  • Up to eight Efficient-cores and up to 16 GB DDR5 and LPDDR5 memory deliver energy-efficient performance.
  • 6W to 15W TDP with low-power standby mode is ideal for sealed, fanless, easy-to-disinfect designs.

Vision, Safety, and Security: Entry-Level Network Video Recorders (NVRs) and AI Appliances5

Applications: Smart cameras, NVRs for small security networks, and add-on AI appliances.

  • On-camera or NVR object detection and recognition, identify and follow, and other deep learning AI capabilities powered by Intel® DL Boost on the CPU and Intel® UHD Graphics with up to 32 execution units.
  • Programmable graphics, codecs, and media accelerators on the CPU and GPU controlled via the Intel® oneAPI Video Processing Library.
  • Image processing unit 6EP (IPU6E).
  • Support for up to three concurrent 4K60 SDR displays plus synchronize two displays with Pipelock1.

Software Overview

a. Not all features are supported in every operating system. Refer to the Intel® IoT Solutions Community for partner contact information.

b. Supported by Intel via upstreaming to open source community. Adoption into individual Linux distributions/hypervisors is dependent upon the OS/hardware vendors.

c. RTOS and Intel® Time Coordinated Computing will not be available at launch. They are part of a planned update after launch.

Processor Lineup

Learn more about Intel Atom® processors x7000E Series and Intel® Core™ i3 processors at intel.com/atomx7000e-iot.

Product and Performance Information

1Pipelock is only available on the Windows OS.
2Intel® Time Coordinated Computing will not be available at launch. It is part of a planned update after launch.
3Performance varies by use, configuration, and other factors. Learn more at intel.com/processorclaims: Intel® Processors.
4Intel does not commit or guarantee product availability or software support by way of road map guidance. Intel reserves the right to change road maps or discontinue products, software, and software support services through standard EOL/PDN processes. Contact your Intel account rep for additional information.
5Not all features are supported in every operating system. Not all features are available on all SKUs.
6The Intel® oneAPI Base Toolkit includes the Intel® oneAPI Video Processing Library (formerly known as the Intel® Media SDK).
7Support for RTOS will not be available at launch. It is part of a planned update after launch.