AI PC Development Tools

 

Seamlessly transition projects from early AI development on the PC to cloud-based training to edge deployment. Learn what is required of AI workloads and what is available to get started today.

 

 

 

Get Started

The AI PC Software Development Kit from Intel is a pre-validated, comprehensive AI software stack that includes tools and code samples, making it ideal for independent and enterprise software developers to jump-start their AI development targeting Intel AI PCs.​ 

Setup
  1. Install the AI PC Software Development Kit on your Intel AI PC by following the installer instructions for your operating system at the download site.

    If you don't have an AI PC Dev Kit:
    •  See purchase options below.
    •  Access the free AI PC Cloud

  2. After installation is complete, the installer outputs next steps for you to follow. 

Upgrade of Previous Dev Kit​

If you have installed a previous version of the Dev Kit and would like to install the new version, it is recommended that you follow the instructions to remove the previously installed Dev Kit software.

 

The AI PC Development Kit installs the following:​

  • ​OpenVINO™ toolkit: A powerful AI inferencing framework.​
  • OpenVINO notebook: A Jupyter* Notebook contains over 100 samples that demonstrate the OpenVINO toolkit development lifecycle on real use cases.​
  • OpenVINO toolkit samples: Sample applications that use the toolkit and show real-world use cases.​
  • OpenVINO GenAI: A library of the most popular Generative AI model pipelines.​
  • Ollama: A popular command-line driven inferencing software.​
  • Python*: A programming language.​
  • Git: A source-code tool for working with software code repositories.​
  • Microsoft Visual Studio* Code: A powerful text editor with many community-developed enhancements.​
  • Google Chrome*: Browser with support for the latest WebNN​
  • CMake*: A software build tool.​
  • UV: Virtual Environment Manager​
  • Vulkan SDK: Next generation graphics and compute API.​
  • oneAPI: Intel® oneAPI Base Toolkit (Base Kit), a comprehensive set of parallel processing development tools.​
  • WebNN Samples: Provide access to getting started resources and samples.​
  • LlamaCpp: A popular open-source inferencing software.
  • Microsoft Visual Studio* Community 2022: A powerful integrated development environment (Windows only).​
  • Microsoft NuGet*: A Package manager (Windows only).​



System Requirements

Choose from several Intel® Core™ Ultra processors for your AI PC development needs. The exact configuration varies depending on your desired workloads.

  • High-performance AI inferencing algorithms.
  • Ability to direct multiple workloads to a CPU, GPU, or NPU.
  • Import and optimize pretrained deep learning models from various frameworks such as PyTorch*, TensorFlow*, and others.

To help you match your workload needs for processor and memory configurations, see System Configuration Recommendations for AI PCs.

AI PC Development Kits

Intel® AI PCs that include the AI PC Software Development Kit already on them. A developer can purchase it from the following providers and run the included software installer.

 

 

Intel® Core™ Ultra Processor (Series 1)

Simply NUC* AI PC Development Kit 

  • Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor 155H 
  • Small form factor: 4.6 in. x 4.4 in. x 1.5 in 
  • 32 GB memory and 512 GB storage 

Intel® Core™ Ultra Processor (Series 1)

 Khadas* AI PC Development Kit 

  • Intel Core Ultra 7 processor 155H 
  • Ultra-small form factor: 5.75 in. x 4.1 in. x .8 in. 
  • 32 GB memory and 1 TB storage 

Intel® Core™ Ultra Processor (Series 2)

Khadas AI PC Development Kit 

  • Intel Core Ultra 7 processor 258V 
  • Ultra-small form factor: 5.75 in. x 4.1 in. x .8 in. 
  • 32 GB memory and 1 TB storage 

Develop in the Cloud with AI PC Cloud

The AI PC Cloud offers developers free 24x7 access to an AI PC, empowering developers with a cost-effective, resource-rich environment to explore and build AI solutions.


 

  • Free Access to Cutting-Edge Hardware: Developers can use the newest Intel Core Ultra processors to test, develop, and refine AI applications on advanced technology at no cost.
  • Optimized Software Tools: The platform includes a tailored software stack from Intel, featuring tools and libraries designed to enhance AI development. These optimizations streamline workflows, improve performance, and reduce the time spent on setup and configuration.
  • Enterprise-Grade Security: Protect your data and AI models with robust security features from Intel, including encryption, access controls, and compliance with global standards like General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
  • Hands-On Learning Opportunities: With access to high-performance AI PCs, developers can experiment and gain practical experience with the latest AI technologies. This hands-on approach is ideal for skill-building and staying current with industry advancements.

The AI PC Cloud provides the resources and infrastructure you need to bring your AI ideas to life.

  1. Sign in or create your free account.
  2. After you sign in, under Suggested instances, select Launch.
  3. Select either of the valid AI PC options, and then follow the prompts to request and launch the instance.

User Guide