Intel sets the industry standard for processor innovation and performance, powering desktops, laptops, workstations and servers—for business and personal use, immersive gaming, content creation, IoT, Artificial Intelligence and more.
Intel iCore Processor Families Explained
Intel “High Performance” Core Processors
Intel’s highest performing CPUs for laptop and desktop PCs here in the Intel Core Series. From the top-end Intel Core i9 CPUs to our value-packed Intel Core i3 CPUs, business and creative professionals, gamers of all levels, and others can find an Intel Core CPUs that lets them do more.
Intel Core X-series CPUs
Unlocked CPUs that deliver up to 18 cores for the most extreme gaming, creative production and multi-tasking.
Intel Core i9 CPUs
Delivering up to 10 unlocked cores for seamless 4K Ultra HD and 360 video, robust gameplay and multitasking performance.
Intel Core i7 CPUs
This CPU packs the power of up to 8 cores for accelerated computing supporting high-end gaming, connectivity and security.
Intel Core i5 CPUs
Experience exceptional performance for home and business PCs, with up to 6 cores for gaming, creativity and multitasking.
Intel Core i3 CPUs
These value-packed processors deliver outstanding performance for everyday tasks.
Intel “Low Power” Pentium, Celeron and Atom Processors
Mobile devices that start faster, work longer and support high-res Ultra HD 4K multimedia and high Frames Per Second (FPS) streaming. Efficient intelligence for devices at the network edge. These processors deliver advanced technology and processing capabilities onto an ultra-thin and lightweight design. Now it’s possible to get things done faster than ever.
Intel Pentium Processor Series
Combining speed, power and value, for everyday computing on notebooks, convertibles, desktop and mini PCs.
Intel Pentium Gold Processor Series
Pentium Gold processors are ideal for everyday computing like basic productivity and browsing visually rich webpages.
Intel Pentium Silver Processor Series
Pentium Silver processors offer amazing video conferencing, faster wireless connectivity and a long battery life.
Intel Celeron Processor Series
Providing affordable CPU performance for entry-level laptops and desktops, supporting strong connectivity, battery life.
Intel Atom Processor Series
These small, powerful CPUs are ideal for mobile and IoT devices as well as high-density, low-energy data centre applications.
Intel Atom Processor C Series
Atom C processor family for micro servers is designed to reduce energy demands, be configured to fit server specs.
Intel Atom Processor P Series
Atom P processors provide high throughput, low latency processing for high-density network edge.
Intel “Workstations and Server” Xeon Processors
The 3rd Gen Xeon Scalable Processors benefits from decades of innovation for the most common workload requirements, supported by close partnerships and deep integrations with the world’s software leaders and solution providers. 3rd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors are optimized for many workload types and performance levels, all with the consistent, open, Intel architecture you know and trust.
Intel Xeon Scalable Processor Series
Xeon Scalable processor family delivers unparalleled scale and performance for compute, storage, network, security.
Intel Xeon Processor Series
Built for data centres and workstations to handle the heavy processing demands of cloud, big data, modelling, AI and more.
Intel Movidius Vision Processing Units (VPUs)
Intel Movidius VPUs enable demanding computer vision and edge AI workloads with efficiency. By coupling highly parallel programmable compute with workload-specific hardware acceleration in a unique architecture that minimizes data movement, Movidius VPUs achieve a balance of power efficiency and compute performance. VPU technology enables intelligent cameras, edge servers and AI appliances with deep neural network and computer vision based applications in areas such as visual retail, security and safety and industrial automation.
Intel Movidius Myriad X Vision Processing Units
Intel Movidius Myriad X VPU specifications, technology, configuration, features and benefits, get started and buy.
Intel iCore, Pentium and Celeron
Processor Names and Numbers Explained
Intel Core i7-1065G7 Processor
Intel Core
Brand
The Intel naming scheme starts with the processor’s brand—the overall product line the processor was created for. Today, the most common Intel processor names begin with Intel Core, Intel Xeon, Intel Pentium and Intel Celeron.
i7
Brand Modifier
Intel Core processor series include a brand modifier before the remaining parts of the model number. Today, the Intel Core processor series includes the brand modifiers i3, i5, i7 and i9. Higher brand modifier numbers offer a higher level of performance and, in some cases, additional features (like Intel Hyper-Threading Technology).
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Generation Indicator
After the brand and brand modifier comes the processor’s generation indicator. Intel processor generations are identified in the processor number in all Intel Core processor brands. In a four-digit processor number, the first digit typically represents the generation.
| Generation | Microarchitecture |
|---|---|
| 1st Generation 2008 | Nehalem |
| 2nd Generation 2011 | Sandy Bridge |
| 3rd Generation 2012 | Ivy Bridge |
| 4th Generation 2013 | Haswell |
| 5th Generation 2015 | Broadwell |
| 6th Generation 2015 | Skylake |
| 7th Generation 2017 | Kaby Lake |
| Generation | Microarchitecture |
|---|---|
| 8th Generation 2018 | Whiskey Lake |
| 9th Generation 2017 | Coffee Lake |
| 10th Generation 2019 | Comet Lake |
| 11th Generation 2020 | Tiger Lake |
| 12th Generation 2021 | Alder Lake |
| 13th Generation 2022 | Raptor Lake |
| 14th Generation 2024 | Meteor Lake |
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SKU Numeric Digit
For the majority of Intel processors, the final three digits of the product number are the SKU. SKUs are generally assigned in the order in which processors in that generation and product line are developed. A higher SKU within otherwise-identical processor brands and generations will generally have more features.
G7
Product Line Suffix
The SKU suffix is another key indicator of the processor’s capabilities. These remaining differences are indicated by a letter-based product line suffix.
| Product Line Suffix | Meaning |
|---|---|
| G1 – G7 | Graphics level (processors with new integrated graphics technology only) |
| E | Embedded |
| F | Requires discrete graphics |
| G | Includes discrete graphics on package |
| H | High performance optimized for mobile |
| HK | High performance optimized for mobile, unlocked |
| HQ | High performance optimized for mobile, quad core |
| K | Unlocked |
| S | Special edition |
| T | Power-optimized lifestyle |
| U | Mobile power efficient |
| Y | Mobile extremely low power |
| X / XE | Unlocked, High End |
| B | Ball Grid Array (BGA) |
Intel Pentium Processors
Names for Intel Pentium Silver processors include a single-letter prefix, followed by a four-digit SKU number. Intel Pentium Gold processors have no letter prefix and contain a SKU followed by a suffix.
Higher numbers within the processor class or family generally indicate improved features and benchmarks, including cache, clock speed, or front-side bus. Intel Pentium Gold and Silver processors are distinguished by the overall CPU performance. Intel Pentium Gold processors are optimized for performance, while Intel Pentium Silver processors are optimized for cost.
Intel Celeron Processors
Names for Intel Celeron processors have two different formats. Some Intel Celeron processors have a three-digit numerical SKU with no alphabetical prefix. Others include a single-letter prefix followed by a four-digit SKU. Higher numbers within the processor class or family typically indicate improved features and benchmarks, including cache, clock speed, or front-side bus.
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