Intel and Aftershock PC bring 6th Gen Intel Core processors to Singapore

Source: Intel. The Aftershock Hypergate.

Intel Singapore has announced the local retail availability of its new 6th Generation (Gen) Intel Core processors, brought to market in partnership with PC manufacturers including Singapore-based Aftershock PC.

Co-founded in 2012 by two Singaporean brothers, Aftershock PC is one of the fastest growing gaming PC makers in Asia, and will be introducing new devices powered by the 6th Generation Intel Core processors.

In gaming, any lag in the hardware could mean the difference between winning and losing a match. The 6th Gen Intel Core processor feature capabilities that smoothen gameplay and help gamers sharpen their competitive edge. Compared to a five-year-old PC*, the 6th Generation Intel Core processor offers**:

 Up to 2.5x faster performance
 Up to 30x graphics improvement
 Up to 3x longer battery life
 Optimisation for Windows 10

Source: Intel. The Aftershock S-15. 

The new Aftershock PC range of gaming powerhouses combine the power of the 6th Generation Intel Core processors with other high-end components, including NVIDIA’s latest discrete graphics cards with support for G-SYNC display technology, solid state drives (SSDs), premium full HD displays, and Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265.

Marcus Wee, Managing Director, Aftershock PC, said, “As a Singapore company which started out only three years ago, we are extremely proud to be working together with Intel to be the first to launch such revolutionary technology in Asia. The new 6th Generation Intel Core CPUs will enable our machines to not only run fast and cool, but with great battery performance."

Sumner Lemon, Country Manager, Intel Malaysia and Singapore, said, “Intel’s collaborations and deep engagement with local PC makers, such as Aftershock PC, help us to bring exciting products to market. We look forward to working more closely with Aftershock PC to empower them for further growth and success with our best-in-class processors.”

Interested?

Read the TechTrade Asia blog post about the new 6th Generation Intel Core processors

*Based on comparing the new Intel Core i5-6200U to a five year old PC based on Intel Core i5-520UM.

**Software and workloads used in performance tests may have been optimised for performance only on Intel microprocessors. Performance tests, such as SYSmark and MobileMark, are measured using specific computer systems, components, software, operations and functions. Any change to any of those factors may cause the results to vary. You should consult other information and performance tests to assist you in fully evaluating your contemplated purchases, including the performance of that product when combined with other products. For more complete information visit http://www.intel.com/performance.