Cherry Trail debuts as the Atom x5 and x7 series

With the Atom x3 series, Intel has made certain concessions to cost and time-to-market concerns. The company has made fewer compromises with the Atom x5 and x7 series, formerly known as Cherry Trail. These are the first Atoms built using Intel's 14-nm fab process, and they boast Intel Gen8 integrated graphics—the very same found in Broadwell.

Where the Atom x3 lineup targets entry-level phones and tablets, Intel expects the Atom x5 and ...