It is extremely unlikely that Intel would design all-new dies without the GPU logic. Such chips would allow Intel to make use of chips that come off its production lines with minor defects in the GPU but are otherwise perfectly functional. Intel has not confirmed them yet, but it is very likely that these chips will be identical to their standard counterparts but with the GPU regions of the die disabled. Now, this move would see Intel sell CPUs without any integrated graphics capabilities, aimed at the high-performance segment. Even customers who use a discrete graphics card have something to fall back on when needed.
While not the most powerful, current versions are good enough for normal PC usage and practically all productivity applications, as well as basic gaming. Intel has been integrating GPUs into its mainstream desktop CPUs at all price levels for several years now, believing that customers value the simplicity and functionality. Now, retail listings for four new models with an ‘F' suffix have appeared on the website of at least one well-known European retailer. According to some recent rumours, Intel is gearing up to launch versions of its 9 th Gen desktop Core i5, Core i7 and Core i9 CPUs without integrated graphics.
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