One significant shift that Intel is making, as indicated by credible sources, is towards a ’tile-based’ design for Meteor Lake. These “tiles” essentially represent chiplets that break down various CPU processes into separate units on the CPU die. Notably, they separate I/O functions, including support for PCIe 5.0 and Thunderbolt 4, into their own chiplet to enhance overall performance. This innovative approach holds the promise of exciting advancements in CPU technology.
