Intel Smartphone Update - Two Platforms Now with Medfield & Lexington - LinusTechTips CES 2013

LinusTechTips at CES 2013 covers Intel's bold smartphone push, highlighting two platform offerings: Medfield and Lexington. Medfield is demonstrated at 1.6 GHz, with a Motorola Razr i shown running at 2 GHz, marking Intel’s first high-speed mobile silicon in a mainstream device. The Lexington platform, a lower end option, runs at 1.2 GHz and targets smartphones under $200, expanding Intel’s reach into developing markets where affordable, capable devices are in demand. Both platforms are described as single-core with hyperthreading, enabling the CPU to switch tasks while waiting for memory, which Intel claims helps balance performance and battery life. A practical demo shows a user playing a 1080p game on a connected TV while streaming HDMI, with the battery reportedly holding up around 70% after a full day of use by a demo participant. Linus notes that Medfield is competitive with first generation quad-core processors in several areas, including efficiency and battery life, and emphasizes the potential for broader adoption outside North America. The segment closes with remarks about CES 2013 coverage and a call to subscribe for more updates, underscoring Intel’s renewed emphasis on mobile platforms and the evolving smartphone landscape.

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