Uncore

"Uncore" is a term used by Intel to describe the functions of a microprocessor that are not in the core, but which must be closely connected to the core to achieve high performance.[1] It has been called "system agent" since the release of the Sandy Bridge microarchitecture.[2]

  1. ^ "Ultrabook, SmartPhone, Laptop, Desktop, Server, & Embedded– Intel". Intel.com. Retrieved 2014-01-21.
  2. ^ Anand Lal Shimpi (September 14, 2010). "Intel's Sandy Bridge Architecture Exposed". AnandTech. Retrieved July 15, 2015.