Although there isn’t much news on exactly what changes the new chips will bring, a few details have started to emerge on some of the likely improvements. One of the biggest will be a DirectX 11 graphics core, combined with the second generation QuickSync video technology. At least in terms of features, the revamped GPU will be able to match AMD’s integrated offerings, and media-buffs should appreciate the enhanced encoding and decoding capabilities over the already impressive QuickSync.

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