MSI publishes Rocket Lake-S processor data; 8-core SKUs will have 125 W TDPs and be capable of 5.0 GHz boost clock speeds

[Redaktion]

A screenshot of a Rocket Lake-S processor in CPU-Z is being circulated online, and by none other than MSI. The image confirms that the Rocket Lake-S series will support the AVX512F and SHA instruction sets, while 8-core parts will be capable of reaching 5.0 GHz with a 125 W rated TDP. Rocket Lake-S processors are scheduled for release from Q1 2021 onwards.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/MSI-publishes-Rocket-Lake-S-processor-data-8-core-SKUs-will-have-125-W-TDPs-and-be-capable-of-5-0-GHz-boost-clock-speeds.508040.0.html

[expresspotato]

125 W TDP in 2021? Uhh bet the M1X is going to be even fast than this chip at 10W.

[Andrew Taylor]

125 W TDP in 2021? Uhh bet the M1X is going to be even fast than this chip at 10W.

M1 is already around 15-20W. Intel are taking a beating, no need to exaggerate to the point of absurdity.