# Affordable IOT Processors The New Intel Atom x5-E8000 Quad-Core Processors Offer Low-Cost Power By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-02-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quadcore-processors References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/intel-atom-x5-e8000-processor-launches-12-02-2016/) & [ark.intel](http://ark.intel.com/products/92124/Intel-Atom-Processor-x5-E8000-2M-Cache-up-to-2_00-GHz) The need for quad-core processors like the new Intel Atom x5-E8000 is becoming more apparent as makes and brands seek out ways to power the Internet of Things (IOT) product market. Priced at just $39, the Intel Atom x5-E8000 processor is significantly less expensive as other variations on the market. While many processors are designed to focus on the ever-expanding PC market, the Intel Atom x5-E8000 processor keeps a sharp focus on the IOT product market. The svelte quad-core processors provide ample capabilities including support for up to 8GB of RAM, up to three displays and much more. THe Intel Atom x5-E8000 processor is measured at 1.04GHz for base speed, while the unit also features Intel HD graphics. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Affordable IOT Processors:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: The new Intel Atom x5-E8000 quad-core processors offer a low-cost solution for powering Internet of Things (IOT) products, enabling wider adoption and scalability. - **Quad-core Processor Market Expansion:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: The need for quad-core processors is growing as more makes and brands seek out ways to power the expanding IOT product market, creating opportunities for processor manufacturers and suppliers. - **Svelte Quad-core Processors:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: The Intel Atom x5-E8000 quad-core processors provide ample capabilities for IOT products, such as support for up to 8GB of RAM and up to three displays, driving innovation and enhancing user experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Processor Manufacturing:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: The affordable Intel Atom x5-E8000 quad-core processors present an opportunity for processor manufacturers to tap into the growing demand for low-cost processors in the IOT product market. - **IOT Product Development:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: The availability of affordable quad-core processors like the Intel Atom x5-E8000 enables companies in the IOT industry to develop and scale their products at a lower cost, opening up opportunities for innovation and market growth. - **Graphics Processing:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: The inclusion of Intel HD graphics in the Intel Atom x5-E8000 quad-core processors creates new possibilities for enhanced graphics capabilities in IOT devices, driving innovation in the graphics processing industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Low-Cost Mini PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morefine-m9.md) - [Ultra-Compact 4K Mini PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morefine-m6-n200.md) - [Industrial-Grade Mini PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4x4-box-7840.md) - [Low-Power Business-Ready Mini PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beelink-eq12.md) - [Space-Saving Technology Processors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intel-12th-get-core-alder-lake.md) - [Enterprise-Level CPU Processors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epyc-4004.md) - [Powerhouse Workstation CPUs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sierra-forest.md) - [Cost-Effective Mini PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-it8.md) - [Dual-Fan Mini PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gmktec-evo-t1.md)