Dawn of the 1 GHz XScale Processor
The Monahans announcement was done by Sean Maloney, Intel executive vice president and general manager of the Intel Mobility Group.
His presentation also included a demonstration of a next-generation XScale processor running at 1.25 GHz, quite a jump over the fastest XScale chip currently available, which runs at 624 MHz.
However, this doesn't mean that Monahans chips will initially be available at that speed, but they will reach that clock-speed -- and even higher -- at some point.
In addition, Maloney pointed out that a 1.25 GHz XScale chip won't have twice the performance of a 624 MHz one. Instead, it will be about 25 percent faster. Still, it will use less power.
The formal unveiling of the Monahans series will come this fall, and first devices running them are expected to debut next year.
New Graphics Co-processors, too
Maloney also announced the next generation of Intel graphics co-processors, codenamed Stanwood. However, he did not reveal any details on these.
Maloney's keynote speech at the IDF also included a discussion on the importance of standards for furthering innovation in mobile devices.
