The Intel^® Core™ processor series and Mobile Intel^® QM57 Express chipset development kits feature intelligent performance, power efficiency, integrated graphics and Error Correcting Code (ECC) memory on industry-standard x86 architecture.

These integrated two-chip platforms provide excellent graphics, memory and I/O bandwidth, as well as remote management capabilities and reliability to meet the requirements of a broad range of embedded applications including retail and transaction solutions, gaming platforms and industrial automation equipment.

The processors feature dual-core processing with industry-leading performance capabilities including Intel^® Turbo Boost technology and Intel^® Hyper-Threading technology. Advanced Encryption Standard Instructions (AES-NI) help accelerate data encryption and decryption, and improve performance.

While incorporating advanced technology, these processors remain software-compatible with previous IA-32 processors. With the graphics engine integrated into the processor, this two-chip solution provides enhanced graphics performance compared to previous Intel^® platforms. The memory controller hub is also integrated into the processor, providing fast performance as well as board real estate savings. Additionally, developers can create one board design and scale their product line with a variety of performance-per-watt processors using the same socket.

These platforms are part of Intel’s comprehensive validation process, which enables rapid deployment of next-generation platforms to help developers maximise competitive advantage and minimise development risks. These and other development kits from Intel^® provide a working system with a range of performance options that can be modified or used immediately for product development, and allow software vendors to test BIOS and operating system software.