Intel has announced new variants of their 8th-gen processors, the U and Y series, designed for thin, light, and 2-in-1 laptops. The 8th-Gen Intel Core U-Series (Whiskey Lake) (i7-8565U, i5-8265U, i3-8145U) features an integrated Gigabit Wi-Fi with Intel Wireless AC paired with Intel LTE modem options, multiple voice support for Amazon Alexa and Microsoft Cortana, and support for Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos. The 8th-Gen Intel Core Y-Series (Amber Lake) (i7-8500, i5-8200Y, m3-8100Y), on the other hand, comes with an Intel Wireless-AC, Modern Standby support, and eSIM support with Intel Gigabit LTE modems. The 8th-Gen Intel Core U and Y series will be available from PC manufacturers this coming Fall 2018. Back in January, HTC introduced its new smartphone lineup – the U series. Read more in our articles including "Intel announces new 8th-Gen U, Y series of processors" and "HTC U Ultra Video Review".
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May 12, 2026Intel has announced new variants of their 8th-gen processors, the U and Y series, designed for thin, light, and 2-in-1 laptops. The 8th-Gen Intel Core U-Series (Whiskey Lake) (i7-8565U, i5-8265U, i3-8145U) features an integrated Gigabit Wi-Fi with Intel Wireless AC paired with Intel LTE modem options, multiple voice support for Amazon Alexa and Microsoft Cortana, and support for Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos.
The 8th-Gen Intel Core Y-Series (Amber Lake) (i7-8500, i5-8200Y, m3-8100Y), on the other hand, comes with an Intel Wireless-AC, Modern Standby support, and eSIM support with Intel Gigabit LTE modems. The 8th-Gen Intel Core U and Y series will be available from PC manufacturers this coming Fall 2018. Back in January, HTC introduced its new smartphone lineup – the U series.
Our coverage of u series includes: "Intel announces new 8th-Gen U, Y series of processors"; "HTC U Ultra Video Review"; "HONOR Pad 20 unveiled". Each article provides unique insights and information.