Intel has announced the next generation of Intel Core processor family with several new features, including Intel Insider, Intel Quick Sync Video and new version of Intel WiDi, supporting up to 1080p HD video. More than 500 desktop and laptop PCs are expected from all major OEMs worldwide to come to the market this year based on the new processors.

“The new 2nd Generation Intel Core processors represent the biggest advance in computing performance and capabilities over any other previous generation,” said Mooly Eden, vice president and general manager, PC Client Group, Intel. “The built-in visual capabilities enabled by these new processors are stunning. This combined with improved adaptive performance will revolutionize the PC experience in a way that is obvious for every user to see and appreciate – visibly smarter performance.”

Intel says “incorporating the newly architected Intel HD Graphics on each 32nm die enables significant graphics performance improvements over previous generation graphics, for both HD media processing and mainstream gaming.”

A surprise new feature of the next-generation PC and laptop processors, Intel Insider, will give consumers access to movies on their PCs in true high definition that were not available before. Another unique feature built into the 2nd Generation Intel Core processor family is Intel Quick Sync Video. This built-in hardware acceleration takes the wait out of editing and sharing videos with astonishing performance that completes in minutes what used to take hours.

The Core i3, i5 and i7 processors also include the enhanced Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0. This feature automatically reallocates processor core and processor graphics resources to accelerate performance, giving users an immediate performance boost when and where it’s needed. Other new chip features include Intel Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX), Intel InTru 3-D, and Intel Clear Video Technology HD.

Overall Intel announced 29 new processors based on Sandy Bridge architecture for desktops and laptops. The quad core processors will be available this month and the dual-core versions will ship in February. AnandTech has posted detailed reviews of both Desktop and Mobile version of Sandy Bridge processors on their website check it out.