Intel outs new Compute Stick with 6th-gen Intel Core m3 and m5

Intel has introduced the new Compute Sticks this time sporting a new look, 6th Generation Intel Core m3 and Core m5 processors, 4GB RAM and Windows 10.

For comparision, the first Compute Stick shipped with an Intel Atom Z3735F quad-core processor, 2GB RAM, 32GB internal storage and Windows 8. The new one has an updated CPU and OS, and twice the RAM and storage.

Intel Compute Stick (Core m) key features:
Intel Core m5-6Y57 vPro CPU
Intel Core m3-6Y30 CPU
4GB RAM
64GB eMMC storage
Intel Dual Band Wireless AC 7265
Bluetooth 4.1
3x USB
Windows 10

The Compute Stick with Intel Core m3 CPU is priced at $399 with Windows 10 while the Core m5 variant is at $499 with no OS.

Atom model

Intel is still offering an Atom version of the Compute Stick now with an Intel Atom x 5-Z8300 quad-core CPU, 2GB RAM, 32GB eMMC storage, Intel Dual Band Wireless AC 7265, Bluetooth 4.0 and two USB ports. It is priced at $159 and comes with Windows 10.

source: Intel