Assocaite claim that within the Broadwell series special processors for the desktop segment will not be created! The characteristics of Broadwell processors will be sharpened for use in a laptop. Quad-core models, as we reported earlier, will reach a TDP value of not more than 57 w.
Of course, these mobile processors can be used in the desktop segment. From this point of view, the rumors linking Broadwell to its BGA design are very relevant. For reducing the Laptops thickness the processor will come unsoldered directly to the motherboard, the same technique will be used in the desktop segment. At least for some of Broadwell models . To meet the needs of enthusiasts, Intel may extend the life cycle of older Haswell models.
For ultrathin notebooks and tablets in late 2013 or early 2014, may be issued Atom processors .