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The following is a list of Intel Core processors. This includes Intel's original Core (Solo/Duo) mobile series based on the Enhanced Pentium M microarchitecture, as well as its Core 2- (Solo/Duo/Quad/Extreme), Core i3-, Core i5-, Core i7-, Core i9-, Core M- (m3/m5/m7/m9), Core 3-, Core 5-, and Core 7- Core 9-, branded processors.

Desktop processors

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Release timeline
Desktop processors
2008Nehalem microarchitecture (1st generation)
2009
2010Westmere microarchitecture (1st generation)
2011Sandy Bridge microarchitecture (2nd generation)
2012Ivy Bridge microarchitecture (3rd generation)
2013Haswell microarchitecture (4th generation)
2014
2015Broadwell microarchitecture (5th generation)
Skylake microarchitecture (6th generation)
2016
2017Kaby Lake microarchitecture (7th generation)
Coffee Lake microarchitecture (8th generation)
2018Coffee Lake microarchitecture (9th generation)
2019
2020Comet Lake microarchitecture (10th generation)
2021Rocket Lake (11th generation)
2022Alder Lake (12th generation)
2023Raptor Lake (13th generation)
Raptor Lake (14th generation)
2024Arrow Lake (Series 2)

Core 2

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Front side of an Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 Processor

"Allendale" (65 nm, 800 MT/s)

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Model sSpec
number
Cores Clock rate L2
cache
FSB Mult. Voltage TDP Socket Release date Part
number(s)
Release
price (USD)
Core 2 Duo E4300
  • SL9TB (L2)
  • SLA99 (M0)
  • SLA5G
2 1.8 GHz 2 MB 800 MT/s 0.85–1.5 V 65 W LGA 775 January 2007
  • HH80557PG0332M
  • BX80557E4300
$163
Core 2 Duo E4400
  • SLA3F (L2)
  • SLA98 (M0)
  • SLA5F
2 2 GHz 2 MB 800 MT/s 10× 0.85–1.5 V 65 W LGA 775 April 2007
  • HH80557PG0412M
  • BX80557E4400
$133
Core 2 Duo E4500
  • SLA95 (M0)
2 2.2 GHz 2 MB 800 MT/s 11× 0.85–1.5 V 65 W LGA 775 July 2007
  • HH80557PG0492M
  • BX80557E4500
$133
Core 2 Duo E4600
  • SLA94 (M0)
2 2.4 GHz 2 MB 800 MT/s 12× 1.162–1.312 V 65 W LGA 775 October 2007
  • HH80557PG0562M
  • BX80557E4600
$133
Core 2 Duo E4700
  • SLALT (G0)
2 2.6 GHz 2 MB 800 MT/s 13× 1.162–1.312 V 65 W LGA 775 March 2008
  • HH80557PG0642M
  • BX80557E4700
$133

^c Note: The M0 and G0 Steppings have better optimizations to lower idle power consumption from 12W to 8W.

^d Note: The E4700 uses G0 Stepping which makes it a Conroe CPU.

"Conroe" (65 nm, 1066 MT/s)

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Model sSpec
number
Cores Clock rate L2
cache
FSB Mult. Voltage TDP Socket Release date Part
number(s)
Release
price (USD)
Core 2 Duo E6300
  • SL9SA (B2)
  • SL9TA (L2)
  • SLA2L (?)
  • SLA5E (?)
2 1.87 GHz 2 MB 1066 MT/s 0.85–1.5 V 65 W LGA 775 July 2006
  • HH80557PH0362M
  • BX80557E6300
  • BX80557E6300T2
$183
Core 2 Duo E6320
  • SLA4U (B2)
2 1.87 GHz 4 MB 1066 MT/s 0.85–1.5 V 65 W LGA 775 April 2007
  • HH80557PH0364M
  • BX80557E6320
$163
Core 2 Duo E6400
  • SL9S9 (B2)
  • SLA5D (?)
  • SL9T9 (L2)
  • SLA97 (M0)
2 2.13 GHz 2 MB 1066 MT/s 0.85–1.5 V 65 W LGA 775 July 2006
  • HH80557PH0462M
  • BX80557E6400
$224
Core 2 Duo E6420
  • SLA4T (B2)
2 2.13 GHz 4 MB 1066 MT/s 0.85–1.5 V 65 W LGA 775 April 2007
  • HH80557PH0464M
  • BX80557E6420
$183
Core 2 Duo E6600
  • SL9S8 (B2)
  • SL9ZL (B2)
2 2.4 GHz 4 MB 1066 MT/s 0.85–1.5 V 65 W LGA 775 July 2006
  • HH80557PH0564M
  • BX80557E6600
$316
Core 2 Duo E6700
  • SL9S7 (B2)
  • SL9ZF (B2)
2 2.67 GHz 4 MB 1066 MT/s 10× 0.85–1.5 V 65 W LGA 775 July 2006
  • HH80557PH0674M
  • BX80557E6700
$530

^a Note: of the E6000 series processors, only models E6550, E6750, and E6850 support Intel's Trusted Execution Technology (TXT).[1]

^b Note: The L2 Stepping, and models with sSpec SL9ZL, SL9ZF, SLA4U, SLA4T, have better optimizations to lower idle power consumption from 22W to 12W.[2]

^c Note: The M0 and G0 Steppings have better optimizations to lower idle power consumption from 12W to 8W.

"Conroe" (65 nm, 1333 MT/s)

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Model sSpec
number
Cores Clock rate L2
cache
FSB Mult. Voltage TDP Socket Release date Part
number(s)
Release
price (USD)
Core 2 Duo E6540
  • SLAA5 (G0)
2 2.33 GHz 4 MB 1333 MT/s 0.85–1.5 V 65 W LGA 775 July 2007
  • HH80557PJ0534M
$163
Core 2 Duo E6550
  • SLA9X (G0)
  • SLAAT (?)
2 2.33 GHz 4 MB 1333 MT/s 0.85–1.5 V 65 W LGA 775 July 2007
  • HH80557PJ0534MG
  • BX80557E6550
  • BX80557E6550R
$163
Core 2 Duo E6750
  • SLA9V (G0)
  • SLAAR (?)
2 2.67 GHz 4 MB 1333 MT/s 0.85–1.5 V 65 W LGA 775 July 2007
  • HH80557PJ0674MG
  • BX80557E6750
  • BX80557E6750R
$183
Core 2 Duo E6850
  • SLA9U (G0)
2 3 GHz 4 MB 1333 MT/s 0.85–1.5 V 65 W LGA 775 July 2007
  • HH80557PJ0804MG
  • BX80557E6850
$266

^a Note: of the E6000 series processors, only models E6550, E6750, and E6850 support Intel's Trusted Execution Technology (TXT).[1]

^b Note: The L2 Stepping, and models with sSpec SL9ZL, SL9ZF, SLA4U, SLA4T, have better optimizations to lower idle power consumption from 22W to 12W.[2]

^c Note: The M0 and G0 Steppings have better optimizations to lower idle power consumption from 12W to 8W.

"Conroe-CL" (65 nm, 1066 MT/s)

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Model sSpec
number
Cores Clock rate L2
cache
FSB Mult. Voltage TDP Socket Release date Part
number(s)
Release
price (USD)
Core 2 Duo E6305
  • SLAGF
2 1.87 GHz 2 MB 1066 MT/s 65 W LGA 771
  • HH80557KH036F
Core 2 Duo E6405
  • SLAGG
2 2.13 GHz 2 MB 1066 MT/s 65 W LGA 771
  • HH80557KH046F

"Conroe XE" (65 nm)

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These models feature an unlocked clock multiplier

Model sSpec
number
Cores Clock rate L2
cache
FSB Mult. Voltage TDP Socket Release date Part
number(s)
Release
price (USD)
Core 2 Extreme X6800
  • SL9S5 (B2)
  • QPHV (B1)
2 2.93 GHz 4 MB 1066 MT/s 11× 0.85–1.5 V
75 W
LGA 775 July 2006
  • HH80557PH0677M
  • BX80557X6800
$999
Core 2 Extreme X6900[5][6]
  • QTOM (B2)
  • SL9S4 (B2)
2 3.2 GHz 4 MB 1066 MT/s 12× 0.85–1.5 V
75 W
LGA 775 N/A
  • HH80557PH0884M
N/A

"Kentsfield" (65 nm)

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Model sSpec
number
Cores Clock rate L2
cache
FSB Mult. Voltage TDP Socket Release date Part
number(s)
Release
price (USD)
Core 2 Quad Q6400[9]
  • SL9UN (B3)
4 2.13 GHz 2 × 4 MB 1066 MT/s 0.8500–1.500 V
105 W
LGA 775
  • HH80562PH0468M
OEM
Core 2 Quad Q6600
  • SL9UM (B3)
  • SLACR (G0)
4 2.4 GHz 2 × 4 MB 1066 MT/s 0.8500–1.500 V
  • 105 W
  • 95 W
LGA 775 January 2007
  • HH80562PH0568M
  • BX80562Q6600
  • BXC80562Q6600
$851
Core 2 Quad Q6700
  • SLACQ (G0)
4 2.67 GHz 2 × 4 MB 1066 MT/s 10× 0.8500–1.500 V
95 W
LGA 775 July 2007
  • HH80562PH0678M
  • BX80562Q6700
  • BXC80562Q6700
$530

"Kentsfield XE" (65 nm)

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These models feature an unlocked clock multiplier

Model sSpec
number
Cores Clock rate L2
cache
FSB Mult. Voltage TDP Socket Release date Part
number(s)
Release
price (USD)
Core 2 Extreme QX6700
  • SL9UL (B3)
4 2.67 GHz 2 × 4 MB 1066 MT/s 10× 0.8500–1.500 V
130 W
LGA 775 November 2006
  • HH80562PH0678M
$999
Core 2 Extreme QX6800
  • SL9UK (B3)
  • SLACP (G0)
4 2.93 GHz 2 × 4 MB 1066 MT/s 11× 0.8500–1.500 V
130 W
LGA 775 April 2007
  • HH80562PH0778M
  • HH80562XH0778M
$1199
Core 2 Extreme QX6850
  • SLAFN (G0)
4 3 GHz 2 × 4 MB 1333 MT/s 0.8500–1.500 V
130 W
LGA 775 July 2007
  • HH80562XJ0808M
$999

"Wolfdale-3M" (45 nm, 1066 MT/s)

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Model sSpec
number
Cores Clock rate L2
cache
FSB Mult. Voltage TDP Socket Release date Part
number(s)
Release
price (USD)
Core 2 Duo E7200
  • SLAPC (M0)
  • SLAVN (M0)
  • SLB9W (?)
2 2.53 GHz 3 MB 1066 MT/s 9.5× 0.85–1.3625 V 65 W LGA 775 April 2008
  • EU80571PH0613M
  • BX80571E7200
$133
Core 2 Duo E7300
  • SLAPB (M0)
  • SLB9X (R0)
  • SLGA9 (R0)
2 2.67 GHz 3 MB 1066 MT/s 10× 0.85–1.3625 V 65 W LGA 775 August 2008
  • EU80571PH0673M
  • AT80571PH0673M
  • BX80571E7300
$133
Core 2 Duo E7400
  • SLB9Y (R0)
  • SLGQ8 (R0)
  • SLGW3 (R0, with VT)
2 2.8 GHz 3 MB 1066 MT/s 10.5× 0.85–1.3625 V 65 W LGA 775 October 2008
  • AT80571PH0723M
  • AT80571PH0723ML
  • BX80571E7400
$133
Core 2 Duo E7500
  • SLB9Z (R0)
  • SLGTE (R0, with VT)
2 2.93 GHz 3 MB 1066 MT/s 11× 0.85–1.3625 V 65 W LGA 775 January 2009
  • AT80571PH0773M
  • AT80571PH0773ML
  • BX80571E7500
$133
Core 2 Duo E7600
  • SLGTD (R0, with VT)
2 3.07 GHz 3 MB 1066 MT/s 11.5× 0.85–1.3625 V 65 W LGA 775 May 2009
  • AT80571PH0833ML
  • BX80571E7600
$133

"Wolfdale" (45 nm, 1333 MT/s)

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Model sSpec
number
Cores Clock rate L2
cache
FSB Mult. Voltage TDP Socket Release date Part
number(s)
Release
price (USD)
Core 2 Duo E8190
  • SLAQR (C0)
2 2.67 GHz 6 MB 1333 MT/s 0.85–1.3625 V 65 W LGA 775 January 2008
  • EU80570PJ0676MN
$163
Core 2 Duo E8200
  • SLAPP (C0)
2 2.67 GHz 6 MB 1333 MT/s 0.85–1.3625 V 65 W LGA 775 January 2008
  • EU80570PJ0676M
  • BX80570E8200
$163
Core 2 Duo E8290[11]
  • SLAQQ (?)
2 2.83 GHz 6 MB 1333 MT/s 8.5× 0.85–1.3625 V 65 W LGA 775 ?
  • EU80570PJ0736MN
?
Core 2 Duo E8300
  • SLAPJ (C0)
  • SLAPN (C0)
2 2.83 GHz 6 MB 1333 MT/s 8.5× 0.85–1.3625 V 65 W LGA 775 April 2008
  • EU80570AJ0736M
  • EU80570PJ0736M
$163
Core 2 Duo E8400
  • SLAPL (C0)
  • SLB9J (E0)
2 3 GHz 6 MB 1333 MT/s 0.85–1.3625 V 65 W LGA 775 January 2008
  • EU80570PJ0806M
  • AT80570PJ0806M
  • BX80570E8400
$183
Core 2 Duo E8500
  • SLAPK (C0)
  • SLB9K (E0)
2 3.17 GHz 6 MB 1333 MT/s 9.5× 0.85–1.3625 V 65 W LGA 775 January 2008
  • EU80570PJ0876M
  • AT80570PJ0876M
  • BX80570E8500
$266
Core 2 Duo E8600
  • SLB9L (E0)
2 3.33 GHz 6 MB 1333 MT/s 10× 0.85–1.3625 V 65 W LGA 775 August 2008
  • AT80570PJ0876M
  • BX80570E8600
$266
Core 2 Duo E8700
  • SLB9E (E0)
2 3.5 GHz 6 MB 1333 MT/s 10.5× 0.85–1.3625 V 65 W LGA 775 January 2009*
  • AT80570PJ1006M(OEM)
NA

a Note: The E8190 and E8290 do not support Intel VT-d.

Note 2: E8700 is a very rare example in Intel's history where a model was yanked from Intel ARK without a recall notice and after a SSPEC was assigned. Working examples were seen, believed to have been released to OEM,[12] but none was offered in retail PCs.

See also: Versions of the same Wolfdale core in an LGA 771 are available under the Dual-Core Xeon brand.

"Yorkfield-6M" (45 nm)

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Model sSpec
number
Cores Clock rate L2
cache
FSB Mult. Voltage TDP Socket Release date Part
number(s)
Release
price (USD)
Core 2 Quad Q8200
  • SLB5M (M1)
  • SLG9S (R0)
4 2.33 GHz 2 × 2 MB 1333 MT/s 0.85–1.3625 V
95 W
LGA 775 August 2008
  • EU80580PJ0534MN
  • AT80580PJ0534MN
$224
Core 2 Quad Q8200S
  • SLG9T (R0)
  • SLGSS (R0, with Intel VT-x)
4 2.33 GHz 2 × 2 MB 1333 MT/s 0.85–1.3625 V
65 W
LGA 775 January 2009
  • AT80580AJ0534MN
  • AT80580AJ0534ML
$245
Core 2 Quad Q8300
  • SLB5W (R0)
  • SLGUR (R0, with Intel VT-x)
4 2.5 GHz 2 × 2 MB 1333 MT/s 7.5× 0.85–1.3625 V
95 W
LGA 775 November 2008
  • AT80580PJ0604MN
  • AT80580PJ0604ML
$224
Core 2 Quad Q8400
  • SLGT6 (R0, with Intel VT-x)
4 2.67 GHz 2 × 2 MB 1333 MT/s 0.85–1.3625 V
95 W
LGA 775 April 2009
  • AT80580PJ0674ML
$183
Core 2 Quad Q8400S
  • SLGT7 (R0, with Intel VT-x)
4 2.67 GHz 2 × 2 MB 1333 MT/s 0.85–1.3625 V
65 W
LGA 775 April 2009
  • AT80580AJ0674ML
$245
Core 2 Quad Q9300
  • SLAMX (M0)
  • SLAWE (M1)
4 2.5 GHz 2 × 3 MB 1333 MT/s 7.5× 0.85–1.3625 V
95 W
LGA 775 March 2008
  • EU80580PJ0606M
$266
Core 2 Quad Q9400
  • SLB6B (R0)
4 2.67 GHz 2 × 3 MB 1333 MT/s 0.85–1.3625 V
95 W
LGA 775 August 2008
  • AT80580PJ0676M
$266
Core 2 Quad Q9400S
  • SLG9U (R0)
4 2.67 GHz 2 × 3 MB 1333 MT/s 0.85–1.3625 V
65 W
LGA 775 January 2009
  • AT80580AJ0676M
$320
Core 2 Quad Q9500
  • SLGZ4 (R0)
4 2.83 GHz 2 × 3 MB 1333 MT/s 8.5× 0.85–1.3625 V
95 W
LGA 775 January 2010
  • AT80580PJ0736ML
$183
Core 2 Quad Q9505
  • SLGYY (R0)
4 2.83 GHz 2 × 3 MB 1333 MT/s 8.5× 0.85–1.3625 V
95 W
LGA 775 August 2009
  • AT80580PJ0736MG
$213
Core 2 Quad Q9505S
  • SLGYZ (R0)
4 2.83 GHz 2 × 3 MB 1333 MT/s 8.5× 0.85–1.3625 V
65 W
LGA 775 August 2009
  • AT80580AJ0736MG
$277

a Note: Q8200, Q8200S, Q8300 SLB5W does not support Intel VT-x.

b Note: Q8200, Q8200S, Q8300, Q8400, Q8400S, Q9500 does not support Intel VT-d.

c Note: Q8200, Q8200S, Q8300, Q8400, Q8400S does not support TXT.

Yorkfield (45 nm)

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Model sSpec
number
Cores Clock rate L2
cache
FSB Mult. Voltage TDP Socket Release date Part
number(s)
Release
price (USD)
Core 2 Quad Q9450
  • SLAN6 (C0)
  • SLAWR (C1)
4 2.67 GHz 2 × 6 MB 1333 MT/s 0.85–1.3625 V
95 W
LGA 775 March 2008
  • EU80569PJ067N
$316
Core 2 Quad Q9550
  • SLAN4 (C0)
  • SLAWQ (C1)
  • SLB8V (E0)
4 2.83 GHz 2 × 6 MB 1333 MT/s 8.5× 0.85–1.3625 V
95 W
LGA 775 March 2008
  • EU80569PJ073N
  • AT80569PJ073N
$530
Core 2 Quad Q9550S*
  • SLGAE (E0)
4 2.83 GHz 2 × 6 MB 1333 MT/s 8.5× 0.85–1.3625 V
65 W
LGA 775 January 2009
  • AT80569AJ073N
$369
Core 2 Quad Q9650
  • SLB8W (E0)
4 3 GHz 2 × 6 MB 1333 MT/s 0.85–1.3625 V
95 W
LGA 775 August 2008
  • AT80569PJ080N
  • BX80569Q9650
$530

"Yorkfield XE" (45 nm)

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Model sSpec
number
Cores Clock rate L2
cache
FSB Mult. Voltage TDP Socket Release date Part
number(s)
Release
price (USD)
Core 2 Extreme QX9650
  • SLAN3 (C0)
  • SLAWN (C1)
4 3 GHz 2 × 6 MB 1333 MT/s 0.85–1.3625 V
130 W
LGA 775 November 2007[17]
  • EU80569XJ080NL
  • BX80569QX9650
$999
Core 2 Extreme QX9750[18]
  • QJEE (E0)
  • SLBBU (E0)
4 3.17 GHz 2 × 6 MB 1333 MT/s 9.5× 0.85–1.3625 V
130 W
LGA 775 N/A
  • AT80569XL087NL
N/A
Core 2 Extreme QX9770
  • SLAN2 (C0)
  • SLAWM (C1)
4 3.2 GHz 2 × 6 MB 1600 MT/s 0.85–1.3625 V
136 W
LGA 775 March 2008
  • EU80569XL088NL
  • BX80569QX9770
$1399
Core 2 Extreme QX9775
  • SLANY (C0)
4 3.2 GHz 2 × 6 MB 1600 MT/s 0.85–1.35 V
150 W
LGA 771 March 2008
  • EU80574XL088N
  • BX80574QX9775
$1499

Core i (1st gen)

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Lynnfield

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Common features:

  • Socket: LGA 1156.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR3 RAM at up to 1333 MT/s speed.
  • All CPU models provide 16 lanes of PCIe 2.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 1.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • No integrated graphics.
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 45 nm.
  • K-suffix processors have an unlocked multiplier and can be overclocked.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
MSRP
Base Turbo
Core i7 880 4 (8) 3.06 3.73 8 MB 95 W May 2010 US $583
875K 2.93 3.60 US $342
870 September 2009 US $562
870S 2.67 82 W July 2010 US $351
860 2.80 3.46 95 W September 2009 US $284
860S 2.53 82 W January 2010 US $337
Core i5 760 4 (4) 2.80 3.33 95 W July 2010 US $205
750 2.66 3.20 September 2009 US $196
750S 2.40 82 W January 2010 US $259

Bloomfield

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Common features:

  • Socket: LGA 1366.
  • All the CPUs support triple-channel DDR3 RAM, at up to 1066 MT/s speed.
  • PCIe lanes are provided by the northbridge on the motherboard rather than by the CPU.
  • All CPUs feature a QPI bus to the chipset (northbridge).
    • Bus speed is 4.8 GT/s on all the processors except for the Extreme Edition models, which run at 6.4 GT/s.
  • No integrated graphics.
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 45 nm.
  • Extreme Edition processors have an unlocked multiplier and can be overclocked.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
MSRP
Base Turbo
Core i7 975 Extreme Edition 4 (8) 3.33 3.60 8 MB 130 W June 2009 US $999
965 Extreme Edition 3.20 3.46 November 2008
960 October 2009 US $562
950 3.06 3.33 June 2009
940 2.93 3.20 November 2008
930 2.80 3.06 February 2010 US $294
920 2.66 2.93 November 2008 US $284

Clarkdale

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Intel i3 540 CPU die shot (Westmere)
Intel i3 540 CPU (left) and IGPU (right) Dies

Common features:

  • Socket: LGA 1156.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR3 RAM, at up to 1333 MT/s speed.
  • All CPU models provide 16 lanes of PCIe 2.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 1.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 32 nm.
  • K-suffix processors have an unlocked multiplier and can be overclocked.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
MSRP
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i5 680 2 (4) 3.60 3.86 HD Graphics 733 4 MB 73 W April 2010 US $294
670 3.46 3.73 January 2010 US $284
661 3.33 3.60 900 87 W US $196
660 733 73 W
655K 3.20 3.46 May 2010 US $216
650 January 2010 US $176
Core i3 560 3.33 August 2010 US $138
550 3.20 May 2010
540 3.06 January 2010 US $133
530 2.93 US $113

Gulftown

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Common features:

  • Socket: LGA 1366.
  • All the CPUs support triple-channel DDR3 RAM, at up to 1066 MT/s speed.
  • PCIe lanes are provided by the northbridge on the motherboard rather than by the CPU.
  • All CPUs feature a QPI bus to the chipset (northbridge).
    • Bus speed is 4.8 GT/s on all the processors except for the X-suffix models, which run at 6.4 GT/s.
  • No integrated graphics.
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 32 nm.
  • X-suffix processors have an unlocked multiplier and can be overclocked.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
MSRP
Base Turbo
Core i7 990X 6 (12) 3.46 3.73 12 MB 130 W February 2011 US $999
980X 3.33 3.60 March 2010
980 June 2011 US $583
970 3.20 3.46 July 2010 US $885

Core i (2nd gen)

[edit]

Sandy Bridge-DT

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Common features:

Intel i5 2500 die shot
  • Socket: LGA 1155.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR3 RAM, at up to 1333 MT/s speed.
  • All CPU models provide 16 lanes of PCIe 2.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 2.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 32 nm.
  • K-suffix processors have an unlocked multiplier and can be overclocked.
  • i3-2120, i5-2400, and i7-2600 are available as embedded processors.
  • The Core i3-2102, once upgraded via Intel Upgrade Service, operates at 3.6 GHz, has 3 MB L3 cache and is recognized as Core i3-2153.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
MSRP
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i7 2700K 4 (8) 3.5 3.9 HD 3000 850–1350 8 MB 95 W October 2011 US $332
2600K 3.4 3.8 January 2011 US $317
2600 HD 2000 US $294
2600S 2.8 65 W US $306
Core i5 2550K 4 (4) 3.4 6 MB 95 W January 2012 US $225
2500K 3.3 3.7 HD 3000 850–1100 January 2011 US $216
2500 HD 2000 US $205
2500S 2.7 65 W US $216
2500T 2.3 3.3 650–1250 45 W
2450P 3.2 3.5 95 W January 2012 US $195
2400 3.1 3.4 HD 2000 850–1100 January 2011 US $184
2405S 2.5 3.3 HD 3000 65 W May 2011 US $205
2400S HD 2000 January 2011 US $195
2390T 2 (4) 2.7 3.5 650–1100 3 MB 35 W February 2011
2380P 4 (4) 3.1 3.4 6 MB 95 W January 2012 US $177
2320 3.0 3.3 HD 2000 850–1100 September 2011
2310 2.9 3.2 May 2011
2300 2.8 3.1 January 2011
Core i3 2130 2 (4) 3.4 850–1100 3 MB 65 W September 2011 US $138
2125 3.3 HD 3000 US $134
2120 HD 2000 February 2011 US $138
2120T 2.6 650–1100 35 W US $127
2105 3.1 HD 3000 850–1100 65 W May 2011 US $134
2102 HD 2000 Q2 2011 US $127
2100 February 2011 US $117
2100T 2.5 650–1100 35 W US $127

Core i (3rd gen)

[edit]

Ivy Bridge-DT

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: LGA 1155.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR3 RAM, at up to 1600 MT/s speed.
  • All CPU models provide 16 lanes of PCIe. i5 and up models support it at PCIe 3.0 speeds while i3 models support it at PCIe 2.0 speeds.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 2.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 22 nm.
  • K-suffix processors have an unlocked multiplier and can be overclocked.
  • i3-3220, i5-3550S and i7-3770 are available as embedded processors.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
MSRP
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i7 3770K 4 (8) 3.5 3.9 HD 4000 650–1150 8 MB 77 W April 2012 US $342
3770 3.4 US $305
3770S 3.1 65 W US $305
3770T 2.5 3.7 45 W US $294
Core i5 3570K 4 (4) 3.4 3.8 6 MB 77 W US $225
3570 HD 2500 June 2012 US $205
3570S 3.1 65 W
3570T 2.3 3.3 45 W April 2012
3550 3.3 3.7 77 W
3550S 3.0 65 W
3470 3.2 3.6 650–1100 77 W June 2012 US $184
3475S 2.9 HD 4000 65 W US $201
3470S HD 2500 US $184
3470T 2 (4) 3 MB 35 W
3450 4 (4) 3.1 3.5 6 MB 77 W April 2012
3450S 2.8 65 W
3350P 3.1 3.3 69 W September 2012 US $177
3340 HD 2500 650–1050 77 W September 2013 US $182
3340S 2.8 65 W
3330 3.0 3.2 77 W September 2012
3335S 2.7 HD 4000 65 W US $194
3330S HD 2500 US $177
Core i3 3250 2 (4) 3.5 3 MB 55 W June 2013 US $138
3250T 3.0 35 W
3245 3.4 HD 4000 55 W US $134
3240 HD 2500 September 2012 US $138
3240T 2.9 35 W
3225 3.3 HD 4000 55 W US $134
3220 HD 2500 US $117
3220T 2.8 35 W
3210 3.2 55 W January 2013

Sandy Bridge-E

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Common features:

  • Socket: LGA 2011.
  • All the CPUs support quad-channel DDR3-1600 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 40 lanes of PCIe 2.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 2.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • No integrated graphics.
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 32 nm.
  • K-suffix and X-suffix processors have an unlocked multiplier and can be overclocked.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
MSRP
Base Turbo
Core i7 3970X 6 (12) 3.5 4.0 15 MB 150 W November 2012 US $999
3960X 3.3 3.9 130 W November 2011
3930K 3.2 3.8 12 MB US $583
3820 4 (8) 3.6 3.8 10 MB February 2012 US $294

Core i (4th gen)

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Haswell-DT

[edit]
Intel i3 4130, Haswell 22nm die shot

Common features:

  • Socket: LGA 1150.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR3 RAM at up to 1600 MT/s speed.
  • All CPU models provide 16 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 2.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 22 nm.
  • K-suffix processors have an unlocked multiplier and can be overclocked.
  • The following models are available as embedded processors: i3- 4330, 4350T, 4360, i5- 4570S, 4590T, 4590S, i7- 4770S, 4790S.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
MSRP
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i7 4790K 4 (8) 4.0 4.4 HD 4600 350–1250 8 MB 88 W June 2014 US $350
4790 3.6 4.0 350–1200 84 W May 2014 US $312
4790S 3.2 65 W
4790T 2.7 3.9 45 W US $303
4785T 2.2 3.2 35 W
4770K 3.5 3.9 350–1250 84 W June 2013 US $350
4771 350–1200 September 2013 US $320
4770 3.4 June 2013 US $312
4770S 3.1 65 W US $305
4770T 2.5 3.7 45 W US $303
4765T 2.0 3.0 35 W
Core i5 4690K 4 (4) 3.5 3.9 6 MB 88 W June 2014 US $242
4690 84 W May 2014 US $213
4690S 3.2 65 W
4690T 2.5 3.5 45 W
4670K 3.4 3.8 84 W June 2013 US $242
4670 US $213
4670S 3.1 65 W
4670T 2.3 3.3 45 W
4590 3.3 3.7 350–1150 84 W May 2014 US $192
4590S 3.0 65 W
4590T 2.0 3.0 35 W
4570 3.2 3.6 84 W June 2013
4570S 2.9 65 W
4570T 2 (4) 200–1150 4 MB 35 W
4470 4 (4) 3.3 3.5 350–1100 6 MB 84 W May 2014 OEM
4460 3.2 3.4 US $182
4460S 2.9 65 W
4460T 1.9 2.7 35 W March 2014
4440 3.1 3.3 84 W September 2013
4440S 2.8 65 W
4430 3.0 3.2 84 W June 2013
4430S 2.7 65 W
Core i3 4370 2 (4) 3.8 350–1150 4 MB 54 W July 2014 US $149
4370T 3.3 200–1150 35 W March 2015 US $138
4360 3.7 350–1150 54 W May 2014 US $149
4360T 3.2 200–1150 35 W July 2014 US $138
4350 3.6 350–1150 54 W May 2014
4350T 3.1 200–1150 35 W
4340 3.6 350–1150 54 W September 2013 US $149
4330 3.5 US $138
4330T 3.0 200–1150 35 W
4170 3.7 HD 4400 350–1150 3 MB 54 W March 2015 US $117
4170T 3.2 200–1150 35 W
4160 3.6 350–1150 54 W July 2014
4160T 3.1 200–1150 35 W
4150 3.5 350–1150 54 W May 2014
4150T 3.0 200–1150 35 W
4130 3.4 350–1150 54 W September 2013 US $122
4130T 2.9 200–1150 35 W

Haswell-H

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Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1364 (soldered).
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR3 RAM, at up to 1600 MT/s speed.
  • All CPU models provide 16 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 2.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • In addition to the Smart Cache (L3 cache), Haswell-H CPUs also contain 128 MB of eDRAM acting as L4 cache.
  • Fabrication process: 22 nm.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i7 4770R 4 (8) 3.2 3.9 Iris Pro 5200 200–1300 6 MB 65 W June 2013
Core i5 4670R 4 (4) 3.0 3.7 4 MB
4570R 2.7 3.2 200–1150

Ivy Bridge-E

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Common features:

  • Socket: LGA 2011.
  • All the CPUs support quad-channel DDR3-1866 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 40 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 2.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • No integrated graphics.
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 22 nm.
  • K-suffix and X-suffix processors have an unlocked multiplier and can be overclocked.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
MSRP
Base Turbo
Core i7 4960X 6 (12) 3.6 4.0 15 MB 130 W September 2013 US $990
4930K 3.4 3.9 12 MB US $555
4820K 4 (8) 3.7 10 MB US $310

Core i (5th gen)

[edit]

Broadwell-H

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: LGA 1150 for C-suffix processors, BGA 1364 soldered for R-suffix.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR3 RAM. C-suffix processors support it at speeds up to 1600 MT/s, while R-suffix support it at 1866 MT/s.
  • All CPU models provide 16 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 2.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • In addition to the Smart Cache (L3 cache), Broadwell-H CPUs also contain 128 MB of eDRAM acting as L4 cache.
  • Fabrication process: 14 nm.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
MSRP
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i7 5775R 4 (8) 3.3 3.8 Iris Pro 6200 300–1150 6 MB 65 W June 2015 OEM
5775C 3.7 US $366
Core i5 5675R 4 (4) 3.1 3.6 300–1100 4 MB OEM
5675C US $276
5575R 2.8 3.3 300–1050 OEM

Haswell-E

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Common features:

  • Socket: LGA 2011-3.
  • All the CPUs support quad-channel DDR4-2133 RAM.
  • i7-5820K provides 28 lanes of PCIe 3.0; i7-5930K and 5960X provide 40 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 2.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • No integrated graphics.
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 22 nm.
  • K-suffix and X-suffix processors have an unlocked multiplier and can be overclocked.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
MSRP
Base Turbo
Core i7 5960X 8 (16) 3.0 3.5 20 MB 140 W August 2014 US $999
5930K 6 (12) 3.5 3.7 15 MB US $583
5820K 3.3 3.6 US $389

Core i (6th gen)

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Skylake-S

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: LGA 1151.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR4-2133 or DDR3L-1600 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 16 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 3.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 14 nm.
  • K-suffix processors have an unlocked multiplier and can be overclocked.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
MSRP
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i7 6700K 4 (8) 4.0 4.2 HD 530 350–1150 8 MB 91 W August 2015 US $339
6700 3.4 4.0 65 W September 2015 US $303
6700T 2.8 3.6 350–1100 35 W
Core i5 6600K 4 (4) 3.5 3.9 350–1150 6 MB 91 W August 2015 US $243
6600 3.3 65 W September 2015 US $213
6600T 2.7 3.5 350–1100 35 W
6500 3.2 3.6 350–1050 65 W US $192
6500T 2.5 3.1 350–1100 35 W
6402P 2.8 3.4 HD 510 350–950 65 W December 2015 US $182
6400 2.7 3.3 HD 530 September 2015
6400T 2.2 2.8 35 W
Core i3 6320 2 (4) 3.9 350–1150 4 MB 51 W US $148
6300 3.8 US $139
6300T 3.3 350–950 35 W US $138
6100 3.7 350–1050 3 MB 51 W US $117
6100T 3.2 350–950 35 W
6098P 3.6 HD 510 350–1050 54 W December 2015

Skylake-H

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Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1440 (soldered).
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR4-2133 or DDR3L-1600 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 16 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 3.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • In addition to the Smart Cache (L3 cache), Skylake-H CPUs also contain 128 MB of eDRAM acting as L4 cache.
  • Fabrication process: 14 nm.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i7 6785R 4 (8) 3.3 3.9 Iris Pro 580 350–1150 8 MB 65 W May 2016
Core i5 6685R 4 (4) 3.2 3.8 6 MB
6585R 2.8 3.6 350–1100

Broadwell-E

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Common features:

  • Socket: LGA 2011-3.
  • All the CPUs support quad-channel DDR4-2400 RAM.
  • i7-6800K provides 28 lanes of PCIe 3.0; all other models provide 40 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 2.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • No integrated graphics.
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 14 nm.
  • K-suffix and X-suffix processors have an unlocked multiplier and can be overclocked.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
MSRP
Base Turbo
Core i7 6950X 10 (20) 3.0 3.5 25 MB 140 W May 2016 US $1723
6900K 8 (16) 3.2 3.7 20 MB US $1089
6850K 6 (12) 3.6 3.8 15 MB US $617
6800K 3.4 US $434

Core i (7th gen)

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Kaby Lake-S

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: LGA 1151.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR4-2400 or DDR3L-1600 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 16 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 3.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 14 nm.
  • K-suffix processors have an unlocked multiplier and can be overclocked.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
MSRP
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i7 7700K 4 (8) 4.2 4.5 HD 630 350–1150 8 MB 91 W January 2017 US $339
7700 3.6 4.2 65 W US $303
7700T 2.9 3.8 35 W
Core i5 7600K 4 (4) 3.8 4.2 6 MB 91 W US $242
7600 3.5 4.1 65 W US $213
7600T 2.8 3.7 350–1100 35 W
7500 3.4 3.8 65 W US $192
7500T 2.7 3.3 35 W
7400 3.0 3.5 350–1000 65 W US $182
7400T 2.4 3.0 35 W
Core i3 7350K 2 (4) 4.2 350–1150 4 MB 60 W US $168
7320 4.1 51 W US $157
7300 4.0 US $147
7300T 3.5 350–1100 35 W
7100 3.9 3 MB 51 W US $117
7100T 3.4 35 W

Skylake-X

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Common features:

  • Socket: LGA 2066.
  • All the CPUs support quad-channel DDR4-2400 RAM. Models i7-7820X and above support it up to 2666 MT/s speeds.
  • i7 models provide 28 lanes of PCIe 3.0; i9 models provide 44 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 3.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • No integrated graphics.
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 14 nm.
  • X-suffix, and XE-suffix processors have an unlocked multiplier and can be overclocked.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
MSRP
Base Turbo
2.0
Turbo
3.0
Core i9 7980XE 18 (36) 2.6 4.2 4.4 24.75 MB 165 W September 2017 US $1999
7960X 16 (32) 2.8 22 MB US $1699
7940X 14 (28) 3.1 4.3 19.25 MB US $1399
7920X 12 (24) 2.9 16.5 MB 140 W August 2017 US $1199
7900X 10 (20) 3.3 4.5 13.75 MB June 2017 US $989
Core i7 7820X 8 (16) 3.6 11 MB US $599
7800X 6 (12) 3.5 4.0 8.25 MB US $389

Kaby Lake-X

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Common features:

  • Socket: LGA 2066.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR4-2666 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 16 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 3.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • No integrated graphics.
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 14 nm.
  • X-suffix processors have an unlocked multiplier and can be overclocked.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
MSRP
Base Turbo
Core i7 7740X 4 (8) 4.3 4.5 8 MB 112 W June 2017 US $339
Core i5 7640X 4 (4) 4.0 4.2 6 MB US $242

Core i (8th gen)

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Coffee Lake-S

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: LGA 1151-2.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR4 RAM at up to 2400 MT/s speed. Models i5 and up support it at up to 2666 MT/s speed.
  • All CPU models provide 16 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 3.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 14 nm.
  • K-suffix processors have an unlocked multiplier and can be overclocked.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
MSRP
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i7 8086K 6 (12) 4.0 5.0 UHD 630 350–1200 12 MB 95 W June 2018 US $425
8700K 3.7 4.7 October 2017 US $359
8700 3.2 4.6 65 W US $303
8700T 2.4 4.0 35 W April 2018
Core i5 8600K 6 (6) 3.6 4.3 350–1150 9 MB 95 W October 2017 US $257
8600 3.1 65 W April 2018 US $213
8600T 2.3 3.7 35 W
8500 3.0 4.1 350–1100 65 W US $192
8500T 2.1 3.5 35 W
8400 2.8 4.0 350–1050 65 W October 2017 US $182
8400T 1.7 3.3 35 W April 2018
Core i3 8350K 4 (4) 4.0 350–1150 8 MB 91 W October 2017 US $168
8300 3.7 62 W April 2018 US $138
8300T 3.2 350–1100 35 W
8100 3.6 6 MB 65 W October 2017 US $117
8100F January 2019
8100T 3.1 UHD 630 350–1100 35 W April 2018

Core i (9th gen)

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Coffee Lake-R

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: LGA 1151-2.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR4 RAM at up to 2400 MT/s speed. Models i5 and up support it at up to 2666 MT/s speed.
  • All CPU models provide 16 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 3.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 14 nm.
  • K-suffix processors have an unlocked multiplier and can be overclocked.
  • i9-9900KS has all-core boost clock of 5.0 GHz.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
MSRP
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i9 9900KS 8 (16) 4.0 5.0 UHD 630 350–1200 16 MB 127 W October 2019 US $524
9900K 3.6 95 W October 2018 US $488
9900KF January 2019 US $463
9900 3.1 UHD 630 350–1200 65 W April 2019 US $439
9900T 2.1 4.4 35 W
Core i7 9700K 8 (8) 3.6 4.9 12 MB 95 W October 2018 US $374
9700KF January 2019
9700 3.0 4.7 UHD 630 350–1200 65 W April 2019 US $323
9700F
9700T 2.0 4.3 UHD 630 350–1200 35 W
Core i5 9600K 6 (6) 3.7 4.6 350–1150 9 MB 95 W October 2018 US $262
9600KF January 2019 US $263
9600 3.1 UHD 630 350–1150 65 W April 2019 US $213
9600T 2.3 3.9 35 W
9500 3.0 4.2 350–1100 65 W US $192
9500F
9500T 2.2 3.7 UHD 630 350–1100 35 W
9400 2.9 4.1 350–1050 65 W January 2019 US $182
9400F
9400T 1.8 3.4 UHD 630 350–1050 35 W April 2019
Core i3 9350K 4 (4) 4.0 4.6 350–1150 8 MB 91 W US $173
9350KF January 2019
9320 3.7 4.4 UHD 630 350–1150 62 W April 2019 US $154
9300 4.3 US $143
9300T 3.2 3.8 350–1100 35 W
9100 3.6 4.2 6 MB 65 W US $122
9100F
9100T 3.1 3.7 UHD 630 350–1100 35 W

Skylake-X (9xxx)

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Common features:

  • Socket: LGA 2066.
  • All the CPUs support quad-channel DDR4-2666 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 44 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 3.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • No integrated graphics.
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 14 nm.
  • X-suffix, and XE-suffix processors have an unlocked multiplier and can be overclocked.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
MSRP
Base Turbo
2.0
Turbo
3.0
Core i9 9990XE[19] 14 (28) 4.0 5.0 5.0 19.25 MB 255 W January 2019 OEM
9980XE 18 (36) 3.0 4.4 4.5 24.75 MB 165 W Q4 2018 US $1979
9960X 16 (32) 3.1 22 MB US $1684
9940X 14 (28) 3.3 19.25 MB US $1387
9920X 12 (24) 3.5 US $1189
9900X 10 (20) US $989
9820X 3.3 4.1 4.2 16.5 MB US $889
Core i7 9800X 8 (16) 3.8 4.4 4.5 November 2018 US $589

Core i (10th gen)

[edit]

Comet Lake-S

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: LGA 1200.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR4 RAM at up to 2666 MT/s speed. Models i7 and up support it at up to 2933 MT/s speed.
  • All CPU models provide 16 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 3.0 4-lane bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 14 nm.
  • K-suffix processors have an unlocked multiplier and can be overclocked.
  • i9 and i7 models support Turbo Boost 3.0, while i5 and i3 only support Turbo Boost 2.0. The turbo clock speeds shown are of the highest turbo boost version supported by the processor.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
MSRP
Base Turbo TVB Model Clock (MHz)
Core i9 10900K 10 (20) 3.7 5.2 5.3 UHD 630 350–1200 20 MB 125 W April 2020 US $488
10900KF US $472
10910 3.6 5.0 UHD 630 350–1200 Q3 2020 OEM
10900 2.8 5.1 5.2 65 W April 2020 US $439
10900F US $422
10900T 1.9 4.6 UHD 630 350–1200 35 W US $439
10850K 3.6 5.1 5.2 125 W July 2020 US $453
Core i7 10700K 8 (16) 3.8 5.1 16 MB May 2020 US $374
10700KF US $349
10700 2.9 4.8 UHD 630 350–1200 65 W US $323
10700F US $298
10700T 2.0 4.5 UHD 630 350–1200 35 W US $325
Core i5 10600K 6 (12) 4.1 4.8 12 MB 125 W April 2020 US $262
10600KF US $237
10600 3.3 UHD 630 350–1200 65 W US $213
10600T 2.4 4.0 35 W
10500 3.1 4.5 350–1150 65 W US $192
10500T 2.3 3.8 35 W
10400 2.9 4.3 350–1100 65 W US $182
10400F US $157
10400T 2.0 3.6 UHD 630 350–1100 35 W US $182
Core i3 10320 4 (8) 3.8 4.6 350–1150 8 MB 65 W US $154
10300 3.7 4.4 US $143
10300T 3.0 3.9 350–1100 35 W
10100 3.6 4.3 6 MB 65 W US $122
10100F October 2020 US $97
10100T 3.0 3.8 UHD 630 350–1100 35 W April 2020 US $122

Comet Lake-S (refresh)

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Released on the same day as the 11th gen Rocket Lake-S desktop processors.

Common features:

  • Socket: LGA 1200.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR4-2666 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 16 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 3.0 4-lane bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 14 nm.
  • All models support Turbo Boost 2.0.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
MSRP
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i5 10505 6 (12) 3.2 4.6 UHD 630 350–1200 12 MB 65 W March 2021 US $192
Core i3 10325 4 (8) 3.9 4.7 350–1150 8 MB US $154
10305 3.8 4.5 US $143
10305T 3.0 4.0 350–1100 35 W
10105 3.7 4.4 6 MB 65 W US $122
10105F US $97
10105T 3.0 3.9 UHD 630 350–1100 35 W US $122

Cascade Lake-X (10xxx)

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Common features:

  • Socket: LGA 2066.
  • All the CPUs support quad-channel DDR4-2933 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 48 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 3.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • No integrated graphics.
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 14 nm.
  • X-suffix, and XE-suffix processors have an unlocked multiplier and can be overclocked.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
MSRP
Base Turbo
2.0
Turbo
3.0
Core i9 10980XE 18 (36) 3.0 4.6 4.8 24.75 MB 165 W October 2019 US $979
10940X 14 (28) 3.3 19.25 MB US $784
10920X 12 (24) 3.5 US $689
10900X 10 (20) 3.7 4.5 4.7 US $590

Core i (11th gen)

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Rocket Lake-S

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: LGA 1200.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR4-3200 RAM. The Core i9 K/KF processors enable a 1:1 ratio of DRAM to memory controller by default at DDR4-3200, whereas the Core i9 non K/KF and all other CPUs listed below enable a 2:1 ratio of DRAM to memory controller by default at DDR4-3200 and a 1:1 ratio by default at DDR4-2933.[20]
  • All CPU models provide 20 lanes of PCIe 4.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 3.0 8-lane bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 80 KB (48 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 512 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 14 nm.
  • K-suffix processors have an unlocked multiplier and can be overclocked.
  • i9 and i7 models support Turbo Boost 3.0, while i5 only support Turbo Boost 2.0. The turbo clock speeds shown are of the highest turbo boost version supported by the processor.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
MSRP
Base Turbo TVB Model Clock (MHz)
Core i9 11900K 8 (16) 3.5 5.2 5.3 UHD 750 350–1300 16 MB 125 W March 2021 US $539
11900KF US $513
11900 2.5 5.1 5.2 UHD 750 350–1300 65 W US $439
11900F US $422
11900T 1.5 4.9 UHD 750 350–1300 35 W US $439
Core i7 11700K 3.6 5.0 125 W US $399
11700KF US $374
11700 2.5 4.9 UHD 750 350–1300 65 W US $323
11700F US $298
11700T 1.4 4.6 UHD 750 350–1300 35 W US $323
Core i5 11600K 6 (12) 3.9 4.9 12 MB 125 W US $262
11600KF US $237
11600 2.8 4.8 UHD 750 350–1300 65 W US $213
11600T 1.7 4.1 35 W
11500 2.7 4.6 65 W US $192
11500T 1.5 3.9 350–1200 35 W
11400 2.6 4.4 UHD 730 350–1300 65 W US $182
11400F US $157
11400T 1.3 3.7 UHD 730 350–1200 35 W US $182

Tiger Lake-B

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Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1787 (soldered).
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR4-3200 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 20 lanes of PCIe 4.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 3.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 80 KB (48 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 1.25 MB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 10 nm.
  • K-suffix processors have an unlocked multiplier and can be overclocked.
  • These CPUs were sold to OEMs only.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i9 11900KB 8 (16) 3.3 4.9 UHD Graphics
(32 EU)
350–1450 24 MB 55–65 W May 2021
Core i7 11700B 3.2 4.8
Core i5 11500B 6 (12) 3.3 4.6 12 MB 65 W
Core i3 11100B 4 (8) 3.6 4.4 UHD Graphics
(16 EU)
350–1400

Core i (12th gen)

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Alder Lake-S

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: LGA 1700.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR4-3200 or DDR5-4800 RAM.
  • All the CPUs provide 16 lanes of PCIe 5.0 and 4 lanes of PCIe 4.0, but support may vary depending on motherboard and chipsets.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 4.0 8-lane bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache:
    • P-cores: 80 KB (48 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
    • E-cores: 96 KB (64 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache:
    • P-cores: 1.25 MB per core.
    • E-cores: 2 MB per E-core cluster (each "cluster" contains four cores)
  • Fabrication process: Intel 7.
  • K-suffix processors have an unlocked multiplier and can be overclocked.
  • i9 and i7 models support Turbo Boost 3.0 on the P-cores, while i5 only support Turbo Boost 2.0. The turbo clock speeds shown are of the highest turbo boost version supported by the processor.
Processor
branding
Model P-core (performance) E-core (efficiency) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
MSRP
Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Model Clock (MHz) Base Max.
Turbo
Base Turbo TVB Base Turbo
Core i9 12900KS 8 (16) 3.4 5.3 5.5 8 (8) 2.5 4.0 UHD 770 300–1550 30 MB 150 W 241 W April 2022 US $739
12900K 3.2 5.2 2.4 3.9 125 W November 2021 US $589
12900KF US $564
12900 2.4 5.1 1.8 3.8 UHD 770 300–1550 65 W 202 W January 2022 US $489
12900F US $464
12900T 1.4 4.9 1.0 3.6 UHD 770 300–1550 35 W 106 W US $489
Core i7 12700K 3.6 5.0 4 (4) 2.7 3.8 300–1500 25 MB 125 W 190 W November 2021 US $409
12700KF US $384
12700 2.1 4.9 1.6 3.6 UHD 770 300–1500 65 W 180 W January 2022 US $339
12700F US $314
12700T 1.4 4.7 1.0 3.4 UHD 770 300–1500 35 W 106 W US $339
Core i5 12600K 6 (12) 3.7 4.9 2.8 3.6 300–1450 20 MB 125 W 150 W November 2021 US $289
12600KF US $264
12600 3.3 4.8 UHD 770 300–1450 18 MB 65 W 117 W January 2022 US $223
12600T 2.1 4.6 35 W 74 W
12500 3.0 65 W 117 W US $202
12500T 2.0 4.4 35 W 74 W
12490F[21] 3.0 4.6 20 MB 65 W 117 W February 2022 CN ¥1599
12400 2.5 4.4 UHD 730 300–1450 18 MB January 2022 US $202
12400F US $192
12400T 1.8 4.2 UHD 730 350–1450 35 W 74 W US $202
Core i3 12300 4 (8) 3.5 4.4 12 MB 60 W 89 W US $143
12300T 2.3 4.2 35 W 69 W
12100 3.3 4.3 300–1400 60 W 89 W US $122
12100F 58 W US $97
12100T 2.2 4.1 UHD 730 300–1400 35 W 69 W US $122

Core i (13th gen)

[edit]

Raptor Lake-S

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: LGA 1700.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR4-3200 or DDR5-5600 RAM.
  • All the CPUs provide 16 lanes of PCIe 5.0 and 4 lanes of PCIe 4.0, but support may vary depending on motherboard and chipsets.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 4.0 8-lane bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache:
    • P-cores: 80 KB (48 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
    • E-cores: 96 KB (64 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache:
    • P-cores: 2 MB per core on i5-13600K/KF and above models, 1.25 MB per core on 13600 and below models.
    • E-cores: 4 MB per E-core cluster on i5-13600K/KF and above models, 2 MB per cluster on 13600 and below models (each "cluster" contains four cores).
  • Fabrication process: Intel 7.
  • K-suffix processors have an unlocked multiplier and can be overclocked.
  • i9 and i7 models support Turbo Boost 3.0 on the P-cores, while i5 only support Turbo Boost 2.0. The turbo clock speeds shown are of the highest turbo boost version supported by the processor.
Processor
branding
Model P-core (performance) E-core (efficiency) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
MSRP
Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Model Clock (MHz) Base Max.
Turbo
Base Turbo TVB Base Turbo
Core i9 13900KS 8 (16) 3.2 5.8 6.0 16 (16) 2.4 4.3 UHD 770 300–1650 36 MB 150 W 253 W January 2023 US $689
13900K 3.0 5.7 5.8 2.2 125 W October 2022 US $589
13900KF US $564
13900 2.0 5.5 5.6 1.5 4.2 UHD 770 300–1650 65 W 219 W January 2023 US $549
13900F US $524
13900T 1.1 5.3 0.8 3.9 UHD 770 300–1650 35 W 106 W US $549
Core i7 13790F 2.1 5.2 8 (8) 1.5 4.1 33 MB 65 W 219 W February 2023 CN ¥2999
13700K 3.4 5.4 2.5 4.2 UHD 770 300–1600 30 MB 125 W 253 W October 2022 US $409
13700KF US $384
13700 2.1 5.2 1.5 4.1 UHD 770 300–1600 65 W 219 W January 2023
13700F US $359
13700T 1.4 4.9 1.0 3.6 UHD 770 300–1600 35 W 106 W US $384
Core i5 13600K 6 (12) 3.5 5.1 2.6 3.9 300–1500 24 MB 125 W 181 W October 2022 US $319
13600KF US $294
13600 2.7 5.0 2.0 3.7 UHD 770 300–1550 65 W 154 W January 2023 US $255
13600T 1.8 4.8 1.3 3.4 35 W 92 W
13500 2.5 1.8 3.5 65 W 154 W US $232
13500T 1.6 4.6 1.2 3.2 35 W 92 W
13490F 2.5 4.8 4 (4) 1.8 3.5 65 W 148 W February 2023 CN ¥1599
13400 4.6 3.3 UHD 730 300–1550 20 MB 65 W 154 W January 2023 US $221
13400F 148 W US $196
13400T 1.3 4.4 1.0 3.0 UHD 730 300–1550 35 W 82 W US $221
Core i3 13100 4 (8) 3.4 4.5 300–1500 12 MB 60 W 89 W US $134
13100F US $109
13100T 2.5 4.2 UHD 730 300–1500 35 W 69 W US $134

Core i (14th gen)

[edit]

Raptor Lake-S Refresh

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: LGA 1700.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR4-3200 or DDR5-5600 RAM.
  • All the CPUs provide 16 lanes of PCIe 5.0 and 4 lanes of PCIe 4.0, but support may vary depending on motherboard and chipsets.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 4.0 8-lane bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache:
    • P-cores: 80 KB (48 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
    • E-cores: 96 KB (64 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache:
    • P-cores: 2 MB per core on i5-14600/T/K/KF and above models, 1.25 MB per core on 14500 and below models.
    • E-cores: 4 MB per E-core cluster on i5-14600/T/K/KF and above models, 2 MB per cluster on 14500 and below models (each "cluster" contains four cores).
  • Fabrication process: Intel 7.
  • K-suffix processors have an unlocked multiplier and can be overclocked.
  • i9 and i7 models support Turbo Boost 3.0 on the P-cores, while i5 only support Turbo Boost 2.0. The turbo clock speeds shown are of the highest turbo boost version supported by the processor.
Processor
branding
Model P-core (performance) E-core (efficiency) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
MSRP
Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Model Clock (MHz) Base Max.
Turbo
Base Turbo TVB Base Turbo
Core i9 14900KS 8 (16) 3.2 5.9 6.2 16 (16) 2.4 4.5 UHD 770 300–1650 36 MB 150 W 253 W March 2024 US $689
14900K 5.8 6.0 4.4 125 W October 2023 US $589
14900KF US $564
14900 2.0 5.6 5.8 1.5 4.3 UHD 770 300–1650 65 W 219 W January 2024 US $549
14900F US $524
14900T 1.1 5.5 0.9 3.7 UHD 770 300–1650 35 W 106 W US $549
Core i7 14790F 2.1 5.4 8 (8) 1.5 4.2 65 W 219 W China only
14700K 3.4 5.6 12 (12) 2.5 4.3 UHD 770 300–1600 33 MB 125 W 253 W October 2023 US $409
14700KF US $384
14700 2.1 5.4 1.5 4.2 UHD 770 300–1600 65 W 219 W January 2024
14700F US $359
14700T 1.3 5.2 0.9 3.7 UHD 770 300–1600 35 W 106 W US $384
Core i5 14600K 6 (12) 3.5 5.3 8 (8) 2.6 4.0 300–1550 24 MB 125 W 181 W October 2023 US $319
14600KF US $294
14600 2.7 5.2 2.0 3.9 UHD 770 300–1550 65 W 154 W January 2024 US $255
14600T 1.8 5.1 1.3 3.6 35 W 92 W
14500 2.6 5.0 1.9 3.7 65 W 154 W US $232
14500T 1.7 4.8 1.2 3.4 35 W 92 W
14490F 2.8 4.9 4 (4) 2.1 3.7 65 W 148 W China only
14400 2.5 4.7 1.8 3.5 UHD 730 300–1550 20 MB US $221
14400F US $196
14400T 1.5 4.5 1.1 3.2 UHD 730 300–1550 35 W 82 W US $221
Core i3 14100 4 (8) 3.5 4.7 300–1500 12 MB 60 W 110 W US $134
14100F US $109
14100T 2.7 4.4 UHD 730 300–500 35 W 69 W US $134

Core Ultra (Series 2)

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Arrow Lake-S

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: LGA 1851.
  • All the CPUs support up to dual-channel DDR5-5600 (UDIMM) or DDR5-6400 (CUDIMM) RAM.[22]
  • All the CPUs provide 20 lanes of PCIe 5.0 and 4 lanes of PCIe 4.0, but support may vary depending on motherboard and chipsets.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 4.0 8-lane bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache:
    • P-cores: 112 KB (48 KB (12-way) data + 64 KB (16-Way) instructions) per core.
    • E-cores: 96 KB (32 KB (8-way) data + 64 KB (16-Way) instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache:
    • P-cores: 3 MB (12-Way) per core.
    • E-cores: 4 MB (16-Way) per E-core cluster (each "cluster" contains four cores).
  • Fabrication process: Compute Tile (Contains the CPU cores) TSMC's N3B node.
  • K-suffix processors have an unlocked multiplier and can be overclocked.
  • Core Ultra 9 and Core Ultra 7 models support Turbo Boost 3.0 on the P-cores, while Core Ultra 5 models only support Turbo Boost 2.0. The turbo clock speeds shown are of the fastest turbo boost version supported by the processor.
Processor
branding
Model P-core (performance) E-core (efficiency) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
NPU
(TOPS)
TDP Release
date
MSRP
Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Model Clock (MHz) Base Max.
Turbo
Base Turbo TVB Base Turbo
Core Ultra 9 285K 8 (8) 3.7 5.6 5.7 16 (16) 3.2 4.6 Intel Graphics
(4 Xe-cores)
300–2000 36 MB 13 125 W 250 W October 2024 US $589
285 2.5 5.5 5.6 1.9 65 W 182 W January 2025 US $549
285T 1.4 5.4 1.2 35 W 112 W
Core Ultra 7 265K 3.9 5.5 12 (12) 3.3 30 MB 125 W 250 W October 2024 US $394
265KF US $379
265 2.4 5.3 1.8 Intel Graphics
(4 Xe-cores)
300–1950 65 W 182 W January 2025 US $384
265F US $369
265T 1.5 1.2 Intel Graphics
(4 Xe-cores)
300–1950 35 W 112 W US $384
Core Ultra 5 245K 6 (6) 4.2 5.2 8 (8) 3.6 300–1900 24 MB 125 W 159 W October 2024 US $309
245KF US $294
245 3.5 5.1 3.0 4.5 Intel Graphics
(4 Xe-cores)
300–1900 65 W 121 W January 2025 US $270
245T 2.2 1.7 35 W 114 W
235 3.4 5.0 2.9 4.4 Intel Graphics
(3 Xe-cores)
300–2000 65 W 121 W US $247
235T 2.2 1.6 35 W 114 W
225 3.3 4.9 4 (4) 2.7 Intel Graphics
(2 Xe-cores)
300–1800 20 MB 65 W 121 W US $236
225F US $221
225T 2.5 1.9 Intel Graphics
(2 Xe-cores)
300–1800 35 W 114 W ?

Mobile processors

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Release timeline
Mobile processors
2009Nehalem microarchitecture (1st generation)
2010Westmere microarchitecture (1st generation)
2011Sandy Bridge microarchitecture (2nd generation)
2012Ivy Bridge microarchitecture (3rd generation)
2013Haswell microarchitecture (4th generation)
2014
2015Broadwell microarchitecture (5th generation)
Skylake microarchitecture (6th generation)
2016
2017Kaby Lake microarchitecture (7th/8th generation)
2018Coffee Lake microarchitecture (8th generation)
2019Comet Lake microarchitecture (10th generation)
Ice Lake (10th generation)
2020Tiger Lake (11th generation)
2021
2022Alder Lake (12th generation)
2023Raptor Lake (13th generation)
Raptor Lake (14th generation)
Meteor Lake (Ultra Series 1)
2024Lunar Lake (Ultra Series 2)
Raptor Lake (Ultra Series 2)
2025Arrow Lake (Ultra Series 2)

Core

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Yonah

[edit]


Model Clock rate L2
cache
FSB Mult. Voltage TDP Socket Release date Release
price (USD)


Core Solo U1300 1.07 GHz 2 MB 533 MT/s 0.95–1.05 V
5.5 W
April 2006 $241


Core Solo U1400 1.2 GHz 2 MB 533 MT/s 0.95–1.05 V
5.5 W
Socket 479/FC-μBGA April 2006 $262


Core Solo U1500 1.33 GHz 2 MB 533 MT/s 10× 0.85–1.1 V
5.5 W
Socket 479/FC-μBGA January 2007 $262


Core Duo U2400 1.07 GHz 2 MB 533 MT/s 0.8–1.1 V
9 W
Socket 479/FC-μBGA June 2006 $262


Core Duo U2500 1.2 GHz 2 MB 533 MT/s 0.8–1.1 V
9 W
Socket 479/FC-μBGA June 2006 $289


Core Duo L2300 1.5 GHz 2 MB 667 MT/s 0.762–1.212 V
15 W
Socket 479/FC-μBGA January 2006 $284


Core Duo L2400 1.67 GHz 2 MB 667 MT/s 10× 0.762–1.212 V
15 W
Socket 479/FC-μBGA January 2006 $316


Core Duo L2500 1.83 GHz 2 MB 667 MT/s 11× 0.762–1.212 V
15 W
Socket 479/FC-μBGA September 2006 $316


Core Solo T1200 1.5 GHz 2 MB 667 MT/s 0.7625–1.3 V
27 W
Socket M July 2006


Core Solo T1250 1.73 GHz 2 MB 533 MT/s 13× 0.7625–1.3 V
31 W
Socket M


Core Solo T1300 1.67 GHz 2 MB 667 MT/s 10× 0.7625–1.3 V
27 W
  • Socket 479/FC-μBGA
  • Socket 479/FC-μBGA
  • Socket M
  • Socket M
January 2006 $209


Core Solo T1350 1.87 GHz 2 MB 533 MT/s 14× 0.7625–1.3 V
31 W
Socket M July 2006


Core Solo T1400 1.83 GHz 2 MB 667 MT/s 11× 0.7625–1.3 V
27 W
  • Socket 479/FC-μBGA
  • Socket 479/FC-μBGA
  • Socket M
  • Socket M
May 2006 $209


Core Solo T1500 2 GHz 2 MB 667 MT/s 12× 0.7625–1.3 V
27 W
  • Socket 479/FC-μBGA
  • Socket M
August 2006


Core Duo T2050 1.6 GHz 2 MB 533 MT/s 12× 0.762–1.3 V
31 W
Socket M May 2006 $140


Core Duo T2250 1.73 GHz 2 MB 533 MT/s 13× 0.762–1.3 V
31 W
Socket M May 2006 OEM


Core Duo T2300 1.67 GHz 2 MB 667 MT/s 10× 0.762–1.3 V
31 W
January 2006 $241


Core Duo T2300E 1.67 GHz 2 MB 667 MT/s 10× 0.762–1.3 V
31 W
  • Socket M
  • Socket M
  • μFCBGA-479
  • μFCBGA-479
May 2006 $209


Core Duo T2350 1.87 GHz 2 MB 533 MT/s 14× 0.762–1.3 V
31 W
Socket M OEM


Core Duo T2400 1.83 GHz 2 MB 667 MT/s 11× 0.762–1.3 V
  • 31 W
  • 31 W
  • 27 W
  • 27 W
  • Socket M
  • Socket M
  • Socket 479/FC-μBGA
  • Socket 479/FC-μBGA
January 2006 $294


Core Duo T2450 2 GHz 2 MB 533 MT/s 15× 0.762–1.3 V
31 W
Socket M OEM


Core Duo T2500 2 GHz 2 MB 667 MT/s 12× 0.762–1.3 V
31 W
  • Socket M
  • Socket M
  • Socket 479/FC-μBGA
  • Socket 479/FC-μBGA
January 2006 $423


Core Duo T2600 2.17 GHz 2 MB 667 MT/s 13× 0.762–1.3 V
31 W
  • Socket M
  • Socket M
  • Socket 479/FC-μBGA
  • Socket 479/FC-μBGA
January 2006 $637


Core Duo T2700 2.33 GHz 2 MB 667 MT/s 14× 0.762–1.3 V
31 W
  • Socket M
  • Socket 479/FC-μBGA
June 2006 $637


Core 2

[edit]
Inside of old Sony VAIO laptop (VGN-C140G)

"Merom-L" (65 nm)

[edit]
Model sSpec
number
Cores Clock rate L2
cache
FSB Mult. Voltage TDP Socket Release date Part
number(s)
Release
price (USD)
ultra-low voltage
Core 2 Solo ULV U2100
  • SLAGM (A1)
1 1.07 GHz 1 MB 533 MT/s 0.86–0.975 V
5.5 W
Micro-FCBGA September 2007
  • LE80537UE0041M
$241
Core 2 Solo ULV U2200
  • SLAGL (A1)
1 1.2 GHz 1 MB 533 MT/s 0.86–0.975 V
5.5 W
Micro-FCBGA September 2007
  • LE80537UE0091M
$262

"Merom", "Merom-2M" (standard-voltage, 65 nm)

[edit]
Model sSpec
number
Cores Clock rate L2
cache
FSB Mult. Voltage TDP Socket Release date Part
number(s)
Release
price (USD)
Core 2 Duo T5200
  • SL9VP (B2)
2 1.6 GHz 2 MB 533 MT/s 12× 0.95–1.175 V
34 W
Socket M October 2006
  • LF80537GE0252M
OEM
Core 2 Duo T5250
  • SLA9S (M0)
2 1.5 GHz 2 MB 667 MT/s 0.95–1.175 V
35 W
Socket P Q2 2007
  • LF80537GF0212M
OEM
Core 2 Duo T5270
  • SLALK (M0)
2 1.4 GHz 2 MB 800 MT/s 0.95–1.175 V
35 W
Socket P October 2007
  • LF80537GG0172M
OEM
Core 2 Duo T5300
  • SL9WE (L2)
2 1.73 GHz 2 MB 533 MT/s 13× 0.95–1.175 V
34 W
Socket M Q1 2007
  • LF80537GE0302M
OEM
Core 2 Duo T5450
  • SLA4F (M0)
2 1.67 GHz 2 MB 667 MT/s 10× 0.95–1.175 V
35 W
Socket P Q2 2007
  • LF80537GF0282MT
OEM
Core 2 Duo T5470
  • SLAEB (M0)
2 1.6 GHz 2 MB 800 MT/s 0.95–1.175 V
35 W
Socket P July 2007
  • LF80537GG0252M
OEM
Core 2 Duo T5500
  • SL9SH (B2)
  • SLGFK (G2)
  • SL9U4 (L2)
2 1.67 GHz 2 MB 667 MT/s 10× 0.95–1.175 V
34 W
Socket M August 28, 2006
  • LF80537GF0282M
$209
Core 2 Duo T5500
  • SL9SQ (B2)
  • SL9U8 (L2)
2 1.67 GHz 2 MB 667 MT/s 10× 0.95–1.175 V
34 W
BGA479 August 2006
  • LE80537GF0282M
$209
Core 2 Duo T5550
  • SLA4E (M0)
2 1.83 GHz 2 MB 667 MT/s 11× 0.95–1.175 V
35 W
Socket P January 2008
  • LF80537GF0342MT
OEM
Core 2 Duo T5600
  • SL9SG (B2)
  • SL9U3 (L2)
2 1.83 GHz 2 MB 667 MT/s 11× 0.95–1.175 V
34 W
Socket M August 2006
  • LF80537GF0342M
$241
Core 2 Duo T5600
  • SL9SP (B2)
  • SL9U7 (L2)
2 1.83 GHz 2 MB 667 MT/s 11× 0.95–1.175 V
34 W
BGA479 August 2006
  • LE80537GF0342M
$241
Core 2 Duo T5670
  • SLAJ5 (M0)
2 1.8 GHz 2 MB 800 MT/s 0.95–1.175 V
35 W
Socket P Q2 2008
  • LF80537GG0332MN
OEM
Core 2 Duo T5750
  • SLA4D (M0)
2 2 GHz 2 MB 667 MT/s 12× 0.95–1.175 V
35 W
Socket P January 2008
  • LF80537GF0412M
OEM
Core 2 Duo T5800
  • SLB6E (M0)
2 2 GHz 2 MB 800 MT/s 10× 0.95–1.175 V
35 W
Socket P Q4 2008
  • LF80537GG041F
OEM
Core 2 Duo T5850[23]
  • SLA4C (M0)
2 2.17 GHz 2 MB 667 MT/s 13× 0.95–1.175 V
35 W
Socket P Q4 2008
  • LF80537GF0482M
OEM
Core 2 Duo T5870
  • SLAZR (M0)
2 2 GHz 2 MB 800 MT/s 10× 0.95–1.175 V
35 W
Socket P 2008
  • LF80537GG0412MN
OEM
Core 2 Duo T5900[24]
  • SLB6D (M0)
2 2.2 GHz 2 MB 800 MT/s 11× 0.95–1.175 V
35 W
Socket P July 2008
  • LF80537GG049F
OEM
Core 2 Duo T7100
  • SLA4A (M0)
2 1.8 GHz 2 MB 800 MT/s 0.95–1.175 V
35 W
  • Socket P
May 2007
  • LF80537GG0332M
$209
Core 2 Duo T7100
  • SLA3U (M1)
2 1.8 GHz 2 MB 800 MT/s 0.95–1.175 V
35 W
  • FCBGA6
May 2007
  • LE80537GG0332M
$209
Core 2 Duo T7200
  • SL9SF (B2)
2 2 GHz 4 MB 667 MT/s 12× 0.95–1.175 V
34 W
  • Socket M
August 2006
  • LF80537GF0414M
$294
Core 2 Duo T7200
  • SL9SL (B2)
2 2 GHz 4 MB 667 MT/s 12× 0.95–1.175 V
34 W
  • FCBGA6
August 2006
  • LE80537GF0414M
$294
Core 2 Duo T7250
  • SLA49 (M0)
  • SLAXH (M0)
2 2 GHz 2 MB 800 MT/s 10× 0.95–1.175 V
35 W
  • Socket P
September 2007
  • LF80537GG0412M
$290
Core 2 Duo T7250
  • SLA3T (M1)
2 2 GHz 2 MB 800 MT/s 10× 0.95–1.175 V
35 W
  • FCBGA6
September 2007
  • LE80537GG0412M
$290
Core 2 Duo T7300
  • SLAMD (G0)
  • SLA45 (E1)
2 2 GHz 4 MB 800 MT/s 10× 0.95–1.175 V
35 W
  • Socket P
May 2007
  • LF80537GG0414M
  • LF80537GG0414M
$241
Core 2 Duo T7300
  • SLA3P (E1)
  • SLAMF (G0)
2 2 GHz 4 MB 800 MT/s 10× 0.95–1.175 V
35 W
  • FCBGA6
May 2007
  • LE80537GG0414M
$241
Core 2 Duo T7400
  • SL9SE (B2)
  • SLGFJ (G2)
2 2.17 GHz 4 MB 667 MT/s 13× 0.95–1.175 V
34 W
  • Socket M
August 2006
  • LF80537GF0484M
$423
Core 2 Duo T7400
  • SL9SK (B2)
  • SLGFV (G2)
2 2.17 GHz 4 MB 667 MT/s 13× 0.95–1.175 V
34 W
  • FCBGA6
August 2006
  • LE80537GF0484M
$423
Core 2 Duo T7500
  • SLA44 (E1)
  • SLAF8 (G0)
2 2.2 GHz 4 MB 800 MT/s 11× 0.95–1.175 V
35 W
  • Socket P
May 2007
  • LF80537GG0494M
$316
Core 2 Duo T7500
  • SLA3N (E1)
  • SLADM (G0)
2 2.2 GHz 4 MB 800 MT/s 11× 0.95–1.175 V
35 W
  • FCBGA6
May 2007
  • LE80537GG0494M
$316
Core 2 Duo T7600
  • SL9SD (B2)
2 2.33 GHz 4 MB 667 MT/s 14× 0.95–1.175 V
34 W
  • Socket M
August 2006
  • LF80537GF0534M
$637
Core 2 Duo T7600
  • SL9SJ (B2)
2 2.33 GHz 4 MB 667 MT/s 14× 0.95–1.175 V
34 W
  • FCBGA6
August 2006
  • LE80537GF0534M
$637
Core 2 Duo T7600G[25]
  • SL9U5 (B2)
2 2.33 GHz 4 MB 667 MT/s 14× 0.95–1.175 V
34 W
  • Socket M
December 2006
  • LF80537GF0534MU
Core 2 Duo T7700
  • SLA43 (E1)
  • SLAF7 (G0)
2 2.4 GHz 4 MB 800 MT/s 12× 0.95–1.175 V
35 W
  • Socket P
May 2007
  • LF80537GG0564M
$530
Core 2 Duo T7700
  • SLA3M (E1)
  • SLADL (G0)
2 2.4 GHz 4 MB 800 MT/s 12× 0.95–1.175 V
35 W
  • FCBGA6
May 2007
  • LE80537GG0564M
$530
Core 2 Duo T7800
  • SLAF6 (G0)
2 2.6 GHz 4 MB 800 MT/s 13× 0.95–1.175 V
35 W
  • Socket P
September 2007
  • LF80537GG0644ML
$530
Core 2 Duo T7800
  • SLA75 (G0)
2 2.6 GHz 4 MB 800 MT/s 13× 0.95–1.175 V
35 W
  • FCBGA6
September 2007
  • LE80537GG0644M
$530

See also: Versions of the same Merom-2M core with half the L2 cache disabled are available under the Pentium Dual-Core brand.

"Merom" (low-voltage, 65 nm)

[edit]
Model sSpec
number
Cores Clock rate L2
cache
FSB Mult. Voltage TDP Socket Release date Part
number(s)
Release
price (USD)
Core 2 Duo SL7100[26]
  • SLAJD
  • SLAT4
2 1.2 GHz 4 MB 800 MT/s
12 W
μFC-BGA 956
  • SY80537LG0094M
OEM
Core 2 Duo L7200
  • SL9SN (B2)
2 1.33 GHz 4 MB 667 MT/s 0.9–1.2 V
17 W
FCBGA6 Q1 2007
  • LE80537LF0144M
$284
Core 2 Duo L7300
  • SLA3S (E1)
2 1.4 GHz 4 MB 800 MT/s 0.9–1.1 V
17 W
FCBGA6 May 2007
  • LE80537LG0174M
$284
Core 2 Duo L7400
  • SL9SM (B2)
  • SLGFX (G2)
2 1.5 GHz 4 MB 667 MT/s 0.9–1.2 V
17 W
FCBGA6 Q1 2007
  • LE80537LF0214M
$316
Core 2 Duo L7500
  • SLA3R (E1)
  • SLAET (G0)
2 1.6 GHz 4 MB 800 MT/s 0.9–1.1 V
17 W
FCBGA6 May 2007
  • LE80537LG0254M
$316
Core 2 Duo SP7500[27][failed verification][28]
  • SLAT2
  • SLAEV
2 1.6 GHz 4 MB 800 MT/s 1.0–1.25 V
20 W
μFC-BGA 956
  • SY80537GG0254M
OEM
Core 2 Duo L7700
  • SLAES (G0)
2 1.8 GHz 4 MB 800 MT/s 0.9–1.1 V
17 W
FCBGA6 September 2007
  • LE80537LG0334M
$316
Core 2 Duo SP7700[27][failed verification]
  • SLALQ
  • SLALR
  • SLASZ
2 1.8 GHz 4 MB 800 MT/s 1.0–1.25 V
20 W
μFC-BGA 956
  • SY80537GG0334M
  • SY80537GG0334ML
OEM

"Merom-2M" (ultra-low-voltage, 65 nm)

[edit]
Model sSpec
number
Cores Clock rate L2
cache
FSB Mult. Voltage TDP Socket Release date Part
number(s)
Release
price (USD)
Core 2 Duo U7500
  • SLA2V (L2)
  • SLAUT (M0)
2 1.07 GHz 2 MB 533 MT/s 0.8–0.975 V
10 W
FCBGA6 (Socket M) April 2007
  • LE80537UE0042M
$262
Core 2 Duo U7500
  • SLV3X (M0)
2 1.07 GHz 2 MB 533 MT/s 0.8–0.975 V
10 W
FCBGA6 (Socket P) February 2008
  • LE80537UE0042ML
$262
Core 2 Duo U7600
  • SLA2U (L2)
  • SLAUS (M0)
2 1.2 GHz 2 MB 533 MT/s 0.8–0.975 V
10 W
FCBGA6 (Socket M) April 2007
  • LE80537UE0092M
$289
Core 2 Duo U7600
  • SLV3W (M0)
2 1.2 GHz 2 MB 533 MT/s 0.8–0.975 V
10 W
FCBGA6 (Socket P) April 2007
  • LE80537UE0092ML
$289
Core 2 Duo U7700
  • SLA6X (L2)
  • SLAUR (M0)
2 1.33 GHz 2 MB 533 MT/s 10× 0.8–0.975 V
10 W
FCBGA6 (Socket M) December 2007
  • LE80537UE0142M
$289
Core 2 Duo U7700
  • SLV3V (M0)
2 1.33 GHz 2 MB 533 MT/s 10× 0.8–0.975 V
10 W
FCBGA6 (Socket P) February 2008
  • LE80537UE0142ML
$289

"Merom XE" (65 nm)

[edit]

These models feature an unlocked clock multiplier

Model sSpec
number
Cores Clock rate L2
cache
FSB Mult. Voltage TDP Socket Release date Part
number(s)
Release
price (USD)
Core 2 Extreme X7800
  • SLA6Z (E1)
2 2.6 GHz 4 MB 800 MT/s 13× 1.0375–1.3 V
44 W
Socket P July 2007
  • LF80537GG0644M
$851
Core 2 Extreme X7900
  • SLA33 (E1)
  • SLAF4 (G0)
2 2.8 GHz 4 MB 800 MT/s 14× 1.0375–1.3 V
44 W
Socket P August 2007
  • LF80537GG0724M
$851

"Penryn-L" (45 nm)

[edit]
Model sSpec
number
Cores Clock rate L2
cache
FSB Mult. Voltage TDP Socket Release date Part
number(s)
Release
price (USD)
Small Form Factor, ultra-low voltage
Core 2 Solo SU3300
  • SLGAR (M0)
  • SLGAJ (R0)
1 1.2 GHz 3 MB 800 MT/s 1.05–1.15 V
5.5 W
μFC-BGA 956 May 2008
  • AV80585UG0093M
$262
Core 2 Solo SU3500
  • SLGFM (R0)
1 1.4 GHz 3 MB 800 MT/s 1.05–1.15 V
5.5 W
μFC-BGA 956 Q2 2009
  • AV80585UG0173M
$262

"Penryn" (Apple iMac specific, 45 nm)

[edit]
  • Die size: 107 mm2
  • The 2008 20" iMac used the E8135 and E8335 CPUs at a lower than specified clock frequency, explaining why the same model is used at different frequencies. This list shows the frequencies used by Apple.
  • Steppings: C0, E0
Model sSpec
number
Cores Clock rate L2
cache
FSB Mult. Voltage TDP Socket Release date Part
number(s)
Release
price (USD)
Core 2 Duo E8135
  • SLAQA (C0)
2 2.4 GHz 6 MB 1066 MT/s
44 W
Socket P April 2008
  • FF80576E8135
  • FF80576GH0676M
Core 2 Duo E8135
  • SLG8W (E0)
2 2.67 GHz 6 MB 1066 MT/s 10×
44 W
Socket P March 2009
  • AW80576GH0676M
  • AW80576E8135
Core 2 Duo E8135
  • SLGED (E0)
2 2.67 GHz 6 MB 1066 MT/s 10×
35 W
Socket P March 2009
  • AW80576GH0676M
Core 2 Duo E8235
  • SLAQB (C0)
2 2.8 GHz 6 MB 1066 MT/s 10.5×
44 W
Socket P April 2008
  • FF80576GH0726M
Core 2 Duo E8335
  • SLAQC (C0)
2 2.93 GHz 6 MB 1066 MT/s 11×
44 W
Socket P April 2008
  • FF80576GH0776M
Core 2 Duo E8335
  • SLGEB (E0)
2 2.93 GHz 6 MB 1066 MT/s 11× 1.0500–1.2250 V
35 W
Socket P March 2009
  • AW80576GH0776M
Core 2 Duo E8435
  • SLAQD (C0)
2 3.07 GHz 6 MB 1066 MT/s 11.5× 1.0500–1.2375 V
55 W
Socket P April 2008
  • FF80576GH0836M
Core 2 Duo E8435
  • SLGEA (E0)
2 3.07 GHz 6 MB 1066 MT/s 11.5×
44 W
Socket P March 2009
  • AW80576GH0836M

"Penryn", "Penryn-3M" (standard-voltage, 45 nm)

[edit]

Note that models T8100, T8300, T9300, T9500 are Penryn processors designed for Santa Rosa Refresh platforms with maximum FSB of 800 MT/s, whereas the rest of the Penryn processors are designed for Montevina platforms that can go up to maximum FSB of 1066 MT/s.

Penryn processors support Dynamic Front Side Bus Throttling between 400–800MT/s.

Model sSpec
number
Cores Clock rate L2
cache
FSB Mult. Voltage TDP Socket Release date Part
number(s)
Release
price (USD)
Core 2 Duo T6400
  • SLGJ4 (R0)
2 2 GHz 2 MB 800 MT/s 10× 1.00–1.250 V
35 W
January 2009
  • AW80577GG0412MA
OEM
Core 2 Duo T6500
  • SLGF4 (R0)
2 2.1 GHz 2 MB 800 MT/s 10.5× 1.00–1.250 V
35 W
Socket P January 2009
  • AW80577GG0452ML
  • AW80577GG0452MA
OEM
Core 2 Duo T6570
  • SLGLL (R0)
2 2.1 GHz 2 MB 800 MT/s 10.5× 1.00–1.250 V
35 W
Socket P Q3 2009
  • AW80577GG0452MH
OEM
Core 2 Duo T6600
  • SLGJ9 (R0)
  • SLGF5 (R0)
2 2.2 GHz 2 MB 800 MT/s 11× 1.00–1.250 V
35 W
Socket P January 2009
  • AW80577GG0492MA
  • AW80577GG0492ML
OEM
Core 2 Duo T6670
  • SLGLK (R0)
  • SLGLJ (R0)
2 2.2 GHz 2 MB 800 MT/s 11× 1.00–1.250 V
35 W
Socket P Q3 2009
  • AW80577GG0492MH
OEM
Core 2 Duo T6900
  • SLGHZ (?)
2 2.5 GHz 2 MB 800 MT/s 12.5× 1.00–1.250 V
35 W
Socket P ?
  • AW80577GG0602MA
OEM
Core 2 Duo T6970
  • SLGLJ (R0)
2 2.5 GHz 2 MB 800 MT/s 12.5× 1.00–1.250 V
35 W
Socket P ?
  • AW80577GG0602MH
OEM
Core 2 Duo T8100
  • SLAP9 (M0)
  • SLAVJ (M0)
  • SLAYP (M0)
  • SLAYZ (C0)
  • SLAUU (C0)
2 2.1 GHz 3 MB 800 MT/s 10.5× 1.000–1.250 V
35 W
Socket P January 2008
  • FF80577GG0453M (M0)
  • FF80577GG0453MN
  • FF80576GG0453M (C0)
  • BX80577T8100
$209
Core 2 Duo T8100
  • SLAPS (M0)
  • SLAXG (M0)
  • SLAPT (C0)
  • SLAZD (C0)
2 2.1 GHz 3 MB 800 MT/s 10.5× 1.000–1.250 V
35 W
FCBGA6 January 2008
  • EC80577GG0453M (M0)
  • EC80576GG0453M (C0)
$209
Core 2 Duo T8300
  • SLAPA (M0)
  • SLAYQ (M0)
2 2.4 GHz 3 MB 800 MT/s 12× 1.00–1.250 V
35 W
Socket P January 2008
  • FF80577GG0563M
  • BX80577T8300
$241
Core 2 Duo T8300
  • SLAPR (M0)
  • SLAPU (C0)
  • SLAZC (C0)
2 2.4 GHz 3 MB 800 MT/s 12× 1.00–1.250 V
35 W
FCBGA6 January 2008
  • EC80577GG0563M (M0)
  • EC80576GG0563M (C0)
$241
Core 2 Duo T9300
  • SLAQG (C0)
  • SLAYY (C0)
2 2.5 GHz 6 MB 800 MT/s 12.5× 1.000–1.250 V
35 W
Socket P January 2008
  • FF80576GG0606M
$316
Core 2 Duo T9300
  • SLAPV (C0)
  • SLAZB (C0)
2 2.5 GHz 6 MB 800 MT/s 12.5× 1.000–1.250 V
35 W
FCBGA6 January 2008
  • EC80576GG0606M
$316
Core 2 Duo T9400
  • SLB46 (C0)
  • SLB4D (C0)
  • SLGE5 (E0)
2 2.53 GHz 6 MB 1066 MT/s 9.5× 1.050–1.162 V
35 W
Socket P July 2008
  • AW80576GH0616M
$316
Core 2 Duo T9400
  • SL3BX (C0)
  • SLGEK (E0)
2 2.53 GHz 6 MB 1066 MT/s 9.5× 1.050–1.162 V
35 W
FCBGA6 July 2008
  • AV80576GH0616M
$316
Core 2 Duo T9500
  • SLAQH (C0)
  • SLAYX (C0)
2 2.6 GHz 6 MB 800 MT/s 13× 1.000–1.250 V
35 W
Socket P January 2008
  • FF80576GG0646M
$530
Core 2 Duo T9500
  • SLAPW (C0)
  • SLAZA (C0)
  • SLB49 (C0)
  • SLB4A (C0)
2 2.6 GHz 6 MB 800 MT/s 13× 1.000–1.250 V
35 W
FCBGA6 January 2008
  • EC80576GG0646M
  • AV80576SH0616M
$530
Core 2 Duo T9550
  • SLGE4 (E0)
2 2.67 GHz 6 MB 1066 MT/s 10× 1.050–1.212 V
35 W
Socket P December 2008
  • AW80576GH0676MG
$316
Core 2 Duo T9550
  • SLGEL (E0)
2 2.67 GHz 6 MB 1066 MT/s 10× 1.050–1.212 V
35 W
FCBGA6 December 2008
  • AV80576GH0676MG
$316
Core 2 Duo T9600
  • SLB47 (C0)
  • SLG8N (C0)
  • SLG9F (E0)
2 2.8 GHz 6 MB 1066 MT/s 10.5× 1.050–1.162 V
35 W
Socket P July 2008
  • AW80576GH0726M
$530
Core 2 Duo T9600
  • SLB43 (C0)
  • SLGEM (E0)
2 2.8 GHz 6 MB 1066 MT/s 10.5× 1.050–1.162 V
35 W
FCBGA6 July 2008
  • AV80576GH0726M
$530
Core 2 Duo T9800
  • SLGES (E0)
2 2.93 GHz 6 MB 1066 MT/s 11× 1.050–1.212 V
35 W
Socket P December 2008
  • AW80576GH0776MG
$530
Core 2 Duo T9800
  • SLGEP (E0)
2 2.93 GHz 6 MB 1066 MT/s 11× 1.050–1.212 V
35 W
FCBGA6 December 2008
  • AV80576GH0776MG
$530
Core 2 Duo T9900
  • SLGEE (E0)
2 3.07 GHz 6 MB 1066 MT/s 11.5× 1.050–1.2125 V
35 W
Socket P April 2009
  • AW80576GH0836MG
$530
Core 2 Duo T9900
  • SLGKH (E0)
2 3.07 GHz 6 MB 1066 MT/s 11.5× 1.050–1.2125 V
35 W
FCBGA6 April 2009
  • AV80576GH0836MG
$530

"Penryn", "Penryn-3M" (medium-voltage, 45 nm)

[edit]
Model sSpec
number
Cores Clock rate L2
cache
FSB Mult. Voltage TDP Socket Release date Part
number(s)
Release
price (USD)
Core 2 Duo P7350
  • SLB44 (C0)
  • SLB53 (M0)
2 2 GHz 3 MB 1066 MT/s 7.5× 1.00–1.250 V
25 W
Socket P Mid 2008
  • AW80576GH0413M
  • AW80577SH0413M
OEM
Core 2 Duo P7350
  • SLG8E (C0)
  • SLGE3 (R0)
2 2 GHz 3 MB 1066 MT/s 7.5× 1.00–1.250 V
25 W
FC-BGA478 Mid 2008 OEM
Core 2 Duo P7370
  • SLG8X (R0)
  • SLGF9 (R0)
2 2 GHz 3 MB 1066 MT/s 7.5× 1.00–1.250 V
25 W
Socket P January 2009
  • AW80577SH0413M
  • AW80577SH0413ML
OEM
Core 2 Duo P7450
  • SLB45 (C0)
  • SLGF7 (R0)
  • SLB54 (M0)
  • SLB56 (M0)
2 2.13 GHz 3 MB 1066 MT/s 1.00–1.250 V
25 W
Socket P January 2009
  • AW80577SH0463M
  • AW80576GH0463M (C0)
OEM
Core 2 Duo P7450
  • SLGFF (C0)
2 2.13 GHz 3 MB 1066 MT/s 1.00–1.250 V
25 W
FC-BGA478 January 2009
  • AW80577P7450M (C0)
OEM
Core 2 Duo P7550
  • SLGF8 (R0)
2 2.27 GHz 3 MB 1066 MT/s 8.5× 1.00–1.250 V
25 W
Socket P June 2009
  • AW80577SH0513MA
OEM
Core 2 Duo P7570
  • SLGLW (R0)
2 2.27 GHz 3 MB 1066 MT/s 8.5× 1.00–1.250 V
25 W
Socket P Q3 2009
  • AW80577SH0513ML
OEM
Core 2 Duo P8400
  • SLB3R (M0)
  • SLB3Q (M0)
  • SLB52 (M0)
  • SLG8Z (M0)
  • SLGCC (R0)
  • SLGCQ (R0)
  • SLGCF (R0)
  • SLGFC (R0)
  • SLGCL (R0)
2 2.27 GHz 3 MB 1066 MT/s 8.5× 1.00–1.250 V
25 W
Socket P June 13, 2008[36]
  • AW80577SH0513M
  • AW80577SH0513MN
  • BX80577P8400
$209
Core 2 Duo P8400
  • SLB4M (M0)
2 2.27 GHz 3 MB 1066 MT/s 8.5× 1.00–1.250 V
25 W
FC-BGA478 June 2008
  • AV80577SH0513M
$209
Core 2 Duo P8600
  • SLB3S (M0)
  • SLGA4 (M0)
  • SLGFD (R0)
2 2.4 GHz 3 MB 1066 MT/s 1.00–1.250 V
25 W
Socket P June 2008[37]
  • AW80577SH0563M
  • BX80577P8600
$241
Core 2 Duo P8600
  • SLB4N (M0)
  • SLGDZ (R0)
2 2.4 GHz 3 MB 1066 MT/s 1.00–1.250 V
25 W
FC-BGA478 June 2008
  • AV80577SH0563M
$241
Core 2 Duo P8700
  • SLGFE (R0)
2 2.53 GHz 3 MB 1066 MT/s 9.5× 1.00–1.250 V
25 W
Socket P December 2008
  • AW80577SH0613MG
  • BX80577P8700
$241
Core 2 Duo P8700
  • SLGFG (R0)
2 2.53 GHz 3 MB 1066 MT/s 9.5× 1.00–1.250 V
25 W
FC-BGA478 December 2008
  • AV80577SH0613MG
$241
Core 2 Duo P8800
  • SLGLR (R0)
2 2.67 GHz 3 MB 1066 MT/s 10× 1.00–1.250 V
25 W
Socket P Q2 2009
  • AW80577SH0673MG
  • BX80577P8800
$241
Core 2 Duo P8800
  • SLGLA (E0)
2 2.67 GHz 3 MB 1066 MT/s 10× 1.00–1.250 V
25 W
FC-BGA478 Q2 2009
  • AV80577SH0673MG
$241
Core 2 Duo P9500
  • SLB4E (C0)
  • SLGE8 (E0)
2 2.53 GHz 6 MB 1066 MT/s 9.5× 1.05–1.162 V
25 W
Socket P July 2008
  • AW80576SH0616M
  • AV80576SH0616M
$348
Core 2 Duo P9600
  • SLGE6 (E0)
2 2.67 GHz 6 MB 1066 MT/s 10× 1.05–1.212 V
25 W
Socket P December 2008
  • AW80576SH0676MG
$348
Core 2 Duo P9700
  • SLGQS (E0)
2 2.8 GHz 6 MB 1066 MT/s 10.5× 1.012–1.175 V
28 W
Socket P June 2009
  • AW80576SH0726MG
$348

"Penryn" (medium-voltage, 45 nm, Small Form Factor)

[edit]
Model sSpec
number
Cores Clock rate L2
cache
FSB Mult. Voltage TDP Socket Release date Part
number(s)
Release
price (USD)
Core 2 Duo SP9300
  • SLB63 (C0)
2 2.27 GHz 6 MB 1066 MT/s 8.5× 0.900–1.225 V
25 W
μFC-BGA 956 July 2008
  • AV80576SH0516M
$284
Core 2 Duo SP9400
  • SLB64 (C0)
  • SLGHG (C0)
  • SLGAA (E0)
2 2.4 GHz 6 MB 1066 MT/s 0.900–1.225 V
25 W
μFC-BGA 956 July 2008
  • AV80576SH0566M
$284
Core 2 Duo SP9600
  • SLGER (E0)
2 2.53 GHz 6 MB 1066 MT/s 9.5× 0.900–1.225 V
25 W
μFC-BGA 956 Q1 2009
  • AV80576SH0516M
  • AV80576SH0616M
$316

"Penryn" (low-voltage, 45 nm, Small Form Factor)

[edit]
Model sSpec
number
Cores Clock rate L2
cache
FSB Mult. Voltage TDP Socket Release date Part
number(s)
Release
price (USD)
Core 2 Duo SL9300
  • SLB65 (C0)
  • SLGHC (C0)
  • SLGAG (E0)
2 1.6 GHz 6 MB 1066 MT/s 1.050–1.150 V
17 W
μFC-BGA 956 September 2008
  • AV80576LH0256M
$284
Core 2 Duo SL9380
  • SLGA2 (C0)
  • SLGAD (E0)
2 1.8 GHz 6 MB 800 MT/s 1.050–1.150 V
17 W
μFC-BGA 956 September 2008
  • AV80576LG0336M
$316
Core 2 Duo SL9400
  • SLB66 (C0)
  • SLGHD (C0)
  • SLGAB (E0)
2 1.87 GHz 6 MB 1066 MT/s 1.050–1.150 V
17 W
μFC-BGA 956 September 2008
  • AV80576LH0366M
$316
Core 2 Duo SL9600
  • SLGEQ (E0)
2 2.13 GHz 6 MB 1066 MT/s 1.050–1.150 V
17 W
μFC-BGA 956 Q1'09
  • AV80576LH0466M
$316

"Penryn-3M" (ultra-low-voltage, 45 nm, Small Form Factor)

[edit]
Model sSpec
number
Cores Clock rate L2
cache
FSB Mult. Voltage TDP Socket Release date Part
number(s)
Release
price (USD)
Core 2 Duo SU7300
  • SLGS6 (R0)
  • SLGYV (R0)
2 1.3 GHz 3 MB 800 MT/s 6.5× 1.05–1.15 V 10 W μFC-BGA 956 September 2009
  • AV80577UG0133M
  • AV80577UG0133ML
$289
Core 2 Duo SU9300
  • SLB5Q (M0)
  • SLGAL (R0)
2 1.2 GHz 3 MB 800 MT/s 1.05–1.15 V 10 W μFC-BGA 956 September 2008
  • AV80577UG0093M
$262
Core 2 Duo SU9400
  • SLB5V (M0)
  • SLGHN (M0)
  • SLGAK (R0)
2 1.4 GHz 3 MB 800 MT/s 1.05–1.15 V 10 W μFC-BGA 956 September 2008
  • AV80577UG0173M
$289
Core 2 Duo SU9600
  • SLGEX (R0)
  • SLGFN (R0)
2 1.6 GHz 3 MB 800 MT/s 1.05–1.15 V 10 W μFC-BGA 956 Q1 2009
  • AV80577UG0253M
$289

"Penryn XE" (45 nm)

[edit]
Model sSpec
number
Cores Clock rate L2
cache
FSB Mult. Voltage TDP Socket Release date Part
number(s)
Release
price (USD)
Core 2 Extreme X9000
  • SLAQJ (C0)
  • SLAZ3 (C0)
2 2.8 GHz 6 MB 800 MT/s 14× 1.062–1.150 V
44 W
Socket P January 2008
  • FF80576ZG0726M
$851
Core 2 Extreme X9100
  • SLB48 (C0)
  • SLG8M (C0)
  • SLGE7 (E0)
2 3.07 GHz 6 MB 1066 MT/s 11.5× 1.062–1.150 V
44 W
Socket P July 2008
  • AW80576GH0836M
$851

"Penryn QC" (45 nm)

[edit]
Model sSpec
number
Cores Clock rate L2
cache
FSB Mult. Voltage TDP Socket Release date Part
number(s)
Release
price (USD)
Core 2 Quad Q9000
  • SLGEJ (E0)
4 2 GHz 2 × 3 MB 1066 MT/s 7.5× 1.050–1.175 V
45 W
Socket P December 2008
  • AW80581GH0416M
  • BX80581Q9000
$348
Core 2 Quad Q9100
  • SLB5G (E0)
4 2.27 GHz 2 × 6 MB 1066 MT/s 8.5× 1.050–1.175 V
45 W
Socket P August 2008
  • AW80581GH051003
$851

"Penryn QC XE" (45 nm)

[edit]
Model sSpec
number
Cores Clock rate L2
cache
FSB Mult. Voltage TDP Socket Release date Part
number(s)
Release
price (USD)
Core 2 Extreme QX9300
  • SLB5J (E0)
4 2.53 GHz 2 × 6 MiB 1066 MT/s 9.5× 1.050–1.175 V
45 W
Socket P August 2008
  • AW80581ZH061003
$1038

Core i (1st gen)

[edit]

Clarksfield

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: G1.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR3-1333 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 16 lanes of PCIe 2.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 1.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • No integrated graphics.
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 45 nm.
  • XM-suffix processors have an unlocked multiplier and can be overclocked.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo
Core i7 940XM 4 (8) 2.13 3.33 8 MB 55 W June 2010
920XM 2.00 3.20 September 2009
840QM 1.86 45 W June 2010
820QM 1.73 3.06 September 2009
740QM 2.93 6 MB June 2010
720QM 1.60 2.80 September 2009

Arrandale

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: All models (except i3-380M) are available in BGA-1288; M-suffix (excluding UM- and LM-suffix) models are also available as Socket G1.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR3 RAM. All models support it at 800 MT/s speeds while M- and LM-suffix models support up to 1066 MT/s speeds.
  • All CPU models provide 16 lanes of PCIe 2.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 1.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 32 nm.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i7 680UM 2 (4) 1.46 2.53 HD Graphics 166–500 4 MB 18 W September 2010
660LM 2.26 3.06 266–566 25 W
660UM 1.33 2.40 166–500 18 W May 2010
640M 2.80 3.46 500–766 35 W September 2010
640LM 2.13 2.93 266–566 25 W January 2010
640UM 1.20 2.27 166–500 18 W
620M 2.66 3.33 500–766 35 W
620LM 2.00 2.80 266–566 25 W
620UM 1.06 2.13 166–500 18 W
Core i5 580M 2.66 3.33 500–766 3 MB 35 W September 2010
560M 3.20
560UM 1.33 2.13 166–500 18 W
540M 2.53 3.07 500–766 35 W January 2010
540UM 1.20 2.00 166–500 18 W May 2010
520M 2.40 2.93 500–766 35 W January 2010
520UM 1.07 1.87 166–500 18 W
480M 2.66 2.93 500–766 35 W January 2011
470UM 1.33 1.86 166–500 18 W October 2010
460M 2.53 2.80 500–766 35 W September 2010
450M 2.40 2.66 June 2010
430M 2.26 2.53 January 2010
430UM 1.20 1.73 166–500 18 W May 2010
Core i3 390M 2.66 500–667 35 W January 2011
380M 2.53 September 2010
380UM 1.33 166–500 18 W October 2010
370M 2.40 500–667 35 W June 2010
350M 2.26 January 2010
330M 2.13
330UM 1.20 166–500 18 W May 2010

Core i (2nd gen)

[edit]

Sandy Bridge-M

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: G2, BGA 1023 (dual-core models), BGA 1224 (quad-core models).
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR3 RAM. All models support it at 1333 MT/s speeds while i7-2720QM and above support up to 1600 MT/s speeds.
  • All CPU models provide 16 lanes of PCIe 2.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 2.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 32 nm.
  • XM-suffix models have an unlocked multiplier and can be overclocked.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i7 2960XM 4 (8) 2.7 3.7 HD 3000 650–1300 8 MB 55 W September 2011
2920XM 2.5 3.5 January 2011
2860QM 3.6 45 W September 2011
2820QM 2.3 3.4 January 2011
2760QM 2.4 3.5 6 MB September 2011
2720QM 2.2 3.3 January 2011
2675QM 3.1 650–1200 October 2011
2670QM 650–1100
2635QM 2.0 2.9 650–1200 January 2011
2630QM 650–1100
2677M 2 (4) 1.8 2.9 350–1200 4 MB 17 W June 2011
2657M 1.6 2.7 350–1000 February 2011
2640M 2.8 3.5 650–1300 35 W September 2011
2649M 2.3 3.2 500–1100 25 W February 2011
2637M 1.7 2.8 350–1200 17 W June 2011
2620M 2.7 3.4 650–1300 35 W February 2011
2629M 2.1 3.0 500–1100 25 W
2617M 1.5 2.6 350–950 17 W
Core i5 2557M 1.7 2.7 350–1200 3 MB June 2011
2540M 2.6 3.3 650–1300 35 W February 2011
2537M 1.4 2.3 350–900 17 W
2520M 2.5 3.2 650–1300 35 W
2467M 1.6 2.3 350–1150 17 W June 2011
2450M 2.5 3.1 650–1300 35 W January 2012
2435M 2.4 3.0 September 2011
2430M 650–1200 October 2011
2415M 2.3 2.9 650–1300 Q1 2011
2410M 650–1200 February 2011
Core i3 2370M 2.4 650–1150 January 2012
2377M 1.5 350–1000 17 W September 2012
2375M Q1 2013
2367M 1.4 October 2011
2365M September 2012
2350M 2.3 650–1150 35 W October 2011
2357M 1.3 350–950 17 W June 2011
2348M 2.3 650–1150 35 W January 2013
2332M[38] 2.2 650–1100 September 2011
2330M June 2011
2328M September 2012
2312M 2.1 Q2 2011
2310M February 2011
2308M[39] Q3 2012

Core i (3rd gen)

[edit]

Ivy Bridge

[edit]
Intel i5 3230M die shot

Common features:

  • Socket: G2, BGA 1023 (dual-core models), BGA 1224 (quad-core models).
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR3 or DDR3L RAM, at up to 1600 MT/s speed.
  • All CPU models provide 16 lanes of PCIe, except Y-suffix models which do not have PCIe support. i5 and i7 M-, QM- and XM-suffix models support it at PCIe 3.0 speeds, while all other models support it at PCIe 2.0 speeds.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 2.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 22 nm.
  • XM-suffix models have an unlocked multiplier and can be overclocked.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i7 3940XM 4 (8) 3.0 3.9 HD 4000 650–1350 8 MB 55 W September 2012
3920XM 2.9 3.8 650–1300 April 2012
3840QM 2.8 45 W September 2012
3820QM 2.7 3.7 650–1250 April 2012
3740QM 650–1300 6 MB September 2012
3720QM 2.6 3.6 650–1250 April 2012
3635QM 2.4 3.4 650–1200 September 2012
3630QM 650–1150
3632QM 2.2 3.2 35 W October 2012
3615QM 2.3 3.3 650–1200 45 W April 2012
3610QM 650–1100
3612QM 2.1 3.1 35 W
3687U 2 (4) 2.1 3.3 350–1200 4 MB 17 W January 2013
3689Y 1.5 2.6 350–850 13 W
3667U 2.0 3.2 350–1150 17 W June 2012
3540M 3.0 3.7 650–1300 35 W January 2013
3537U 2.0 3.1 350–1200 17 W
3520M 2.9 3.6 650–1250 35 W June 2012
3517U 1.9 3.0 350–1150 17 W
Core i5 3437U 2.9 650–1200 3 MB January 2013
3439Y 1.5 2.3 350–850 13 W
3427U 1.8 2.8 350–1150 17 W June 2012
3380M 2.9 3.6 650–1250 35 W January 2013
3360M 2.8 3.5 650–1200 June 2012
3340M 2.7 3.4 650–1250 January 2013
3337U 1.8 2.7 350–1100 17 W
3339Y 1.5 2.0 350–850 13 W
3320M 2.6 3.3 650–1200 35 W June 2012
3317U 1.7 2.6 350–1050 17 W
3230M 2.6 3.2 650–1100 35 W January 2013
3210M 2.5 3.1 June 2012
Core i3 3227U 1.9 350–1100 17 W January 2013
3229Y 1.4 350–850 13 W
3217U 1.8 350–1050 17 W June 2012
3130M 2.6 650–1100 35 W January 2013
3120M 2.5 September 2012
3110M 2.4 650–1000 June 2012

Core i (4th gen)

[edit]

Haswell-MB

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: G3.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR3L RAM, at up to 1600 MT/s speed.
  • All CPU models provide 16 lanes of PCIe. i5 and i7 models support it at PCIe 3.0 speeds, while i3 models support it at PCIe 2.0 speeds.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 2.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 22 nm.
  • MX-suffix models have an unlocked multiplier and can be overclocked.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i7 4940MX 4 (8) 3.1 4.0 HD 4600 400–1350 8 MB 57 W February 2014
4930MX 3.0 3.9 June 2013
4910MQ 2.9 400–1300 47 W February 2014
4900MQ 2.8 3.8 June 2013
4810MQ 6 MB February 2014
4800MQ 2.7 3.7 June 2013
4710MQ 2.5 3.5 400–1150 April 2014
4712MQ 2.3 3.3 37 W
4700MQ 2.4 3.4 47 W June 2013
4702MQ 2.2 3.2 37 W
4610M 2 (4) 3.0 3.7 400–1300 4 MB February 2014
4600M 2.9 3.6 September 2013
Core i5 4340M 400–1250 3 MB February 2014
4330M 2.8 3.5 September 2013
4310M 2.7 3.4 February 2014
4300M 2.6 3.3 September 2013
4210M 3.2 400–1150 April 2014
4200M 2.5 3.1 September 2013
Core i3 4110M 2.6 400–1100 April 2014
4100M 2.5 September 2013
4010M[40] Q3 2014
4000M 2.4 September 2013

Haswell-ULT

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1168.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR3L or LPDDR3 RAM, at up to 1600 MT/s speed.
  • All CPU models provide 12 lanes of PCIe 2.0 except i3-4xx5U models, which provide 10 lanes of PCIe 2.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 2.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 22 nm.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i7 4650U 2 (4) 1.7 3.3 HD 5000 200–1100 4 MB 15 W June 2013
4600U 2.1 HD 4400 September 2013
4578U 3.0 3.5 Iris 5100 200–1200 28 W July 2014
4558U 2.8 3.3 June 2013
4550U 1.5 3.0 HD 5000 200–1100 15 W
4510U 2.0 3.1 HD 4400 April 2014
4500U 1.8 3.0 June 2013
Core i5 4360U 1.5 HD 5000 3 MB February 2014
4350U 1.4 2.9 June 2013
4310U 2.0 3.0 HD 4400 February 2014
4308U 2.8 3.3 Iris 5100 200–1200 28 W July 2014
4300U 1.9 2.9 HD 4400 200–1100 15 W September 2013
4288U 2.6 3.1 Iris 5100 200–1200 28 W June 2013
4278U 200–1100 July 2014
4260U 1.4 2.7 HD 5000 200–1000 15 W April 2014
4258U 2.4 2.9 Iris 5100 200–1100 28 W June 2013
4250U 1.3 2.6 HD 5000 200–1000 15 W
4210U 1.7 2.7 HD 4400 April 2014
4200U 1.6 2.6 June 2013
Core i3 4158U 2.0 Iris 5100 200–1100 28 W
4120U HD 4400 200–1000 15 W April 2014
4100U 1.8 June 2013
4030U 1.9 April 2014
4025U 200–950
4010U 1.7 200–1000 June 2013
4005U 200–950 September 2013

Haswell-ULX

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1168.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR3L or LPDDR3 RAM, at up to 1600 MT/s speed.
  • All CPU models provide 12 lanes of PCIe 2.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 2.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 22 nm.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i7 4610Y 2 (4) 1.7 2.9 HD 4200 200–850 4 MB 11.5 W September 2013
Core i5 4302Y 1.6 2.3 3 MB
4300Y
4220Y 2.0 April 2014
4210Y 1.5 1.9 September 2013
4202Y 1.6 2.0
4200Y 1.4 1.9 June 2013
Core i3 4030Y 1.6 April 2014
4020Y 1.5 September 2013
4012Y
4010Y 1.3 June 2013

Haswell-H

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1364.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR3L RAM, at up to 1600 MT/s speed.
  • All CPU models provide 16 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 2.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Models with Iris Pro 5200 iGPU also feature 128 MB of eDRAM, acting as L4 cache.
  • Fabrication process: 22 nm.
  • i7-4950HQ comes with an unlocked multiplier, allowing for users to overclock it beyond the factory set clock speed.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i7 4980HQ 4 (8) 2.8 4.0 Iris Pro 5200 200–1300 6 MB 47 W July 2014
4960HQ 2.6 3.8 September 2013
4950HQ 2.4 3.6 June 2013
4870HQ 2.5 3.7 200–1200 July 2014
4860HQ 2.4 3.6 February 2014
4850HQ 2.3 3.5 June 2013
4770HQ 2.2 3.4 July 2014
4760HQ 2.1 3.3 April 2014
4750HQ 2.0 3.2 June 2013
4720HQ 2.6 3.6 HD 4600 400–1200 January 2015
4722HQ 2.4 3.4 400–1150 37 W
4710HQ 2.5 3.5 400–1200 47 W April 2014
4712HQ 2.3 3.3 400–1150 37 W
4700HQ 2.4 3.4 400–1200 47 W June 2013
4702HQ 2.2 3.2 400–1150 37 W
Core i5 4210H 2 (4) 2.9 3.5 3 MB 47 W July 2014
4200H 2.8 3.4 September 2013

Core i (5th gen)

[edit]

Broadwell-U

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1168.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR3L or LPDDR3 RAM, at up to 1600 MT/s speed. Models i5-5350U or above, along with all ix-5xx7 models, support LPDDR3 up to 1866 MT/s speed.
  • All CPU models provide 12 lanes of PCIe 2.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 2.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 14 nm.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i7 5650U 2 (4) 2.2 3.2 HD 6000 300–1000 4 MB 15 W January 2015
5600U 2.6 HD 5500 300–950
5557U 3.1 3.4 Iris 6100 300–1100 28 W
5550U 2.0 3.0 HD 6000 300–1000 15 W
5500U 2.4 HD 5500 300–950
Core i5 5350U 1.8 2.9 HD 6000 300–1000 3 MB
5300U 2.3 HD 5500 300–900
5287U 2.9 3.3 Iris 6100 300–1100 28 W
5257U 2.7 3.1 300–1050
5250U 1.6 2.7 HD 6000 300–1000 15 W
5200U 2.2 HD 5500 300–900
Core i3 5157U 2.5 Iris 6100 300–1000 28 W
5020U 2.2 HD 5500 300–900 15 W March 2015
5015U 2.1 300–850
5010U 300–900 January 2015
5005U 2.0 300–850

Broadwell-H

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1364.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR3L or LPDDR3 RAM, at up to 1866 MT/s speed.
  • All CPU models provide 16 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 2.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Models with Iris Pro 6200 iGPU also feature 128 MB of eDRAM, acting as L4 cache.
  • Fabrication process: 14 nm.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i7 5950HQ 4 (8) 2.9 3.7 Iris Pro 6200 300–1150 6 MB 47 W June 2015
5850HQ 2.7 3.6 300–1100
5750HQ 2.5 3.4 300–1050
5700HQ 2.7 3.5 HD 5600
Core i5 5350H 2 (4) 3.1 Iris Pro 6200 4 MB

Core M (5th gen)

[edit]

Broadwell-Y

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1234.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR3L, DDR3L-RS or LPDDR3 RAM, at up to 1600 MT/s speed.
  • All CPU models provide 12 lanes of PCIe 2.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 2.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 14 nm.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core M 5Y71 2 (4) 1.2 2.9 HD 5300 300–900 4 MB 4.5 W October 2014
5Y70 1.1 2.6 100–850 September 2014
5Y51 300–900 October 2014
5Y31 0.9 2.4 300–850
5Y10c 0.8 2.0 300–800
5Y10a 100–800 September 2014
5Y10

Core i (6th gen)

[edit]

Skylake-U

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1356.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600 or LPDDR3-1866 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 12 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 3.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 14 nm.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i7 6660U 2 (4) 2.4 3.4 Iris 540 300–1050 4 MB 15 W March 2016
6650U 2.2 September 2015
6600U 2.6 HD 520
6567U 3.3 3.6 Iris 550 300–1100 28 W
6560U 2.2 3.2 Iris 540 300–1050 15 W
6500U 2.5 3.1 HD 520
6498DU HD 510 December 2015
Core i5 6360U 2.0 Iris 540 300–1000 3 MB September 2015
6300U 2.4 3.0 HD 520
6287U 3.1 3.5 Iris 550 300–1100 4 MB 28 W
6267U 2.9 3.3 300–1050
6260U 1.8 2.9 Iris 540 300–950 15 W
6200U 2.3 2.8 HD 520 300–1000 3 MB
6198DU HD 510 December 2015
Core i3 6167U 2.7 Iris 550 28 W
6157U 2.4 September 2016
6100U 2.3 HD 520 15 W September 2015
6006U 2.0 300–900 November 2016

Skylake-H

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1440.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600 or LPDDR3-1866 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 16 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 3.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Models with Iris Pro 580 iGPU also feature 128 MB of eDRAM, acting as L4 cache.
  • Fabrication process: 14 nm.
  • K-suffix processors have an unlocked multiplier, allowing it to be overclocked.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i7 6970HQ 4 (8) 2.8 3.7 Iris Pro 580 350–1050 8 MB 45 W January 2016
6920HQ 2.9 3.8 HD 530 September 2015
6870HQ 2.7 3.6 Iris Pro 580 350–1000 January 2016
6820HQ HD 530 350–1050 September 2015
6820HK
6770HQ 2.6 3.5 Iris Pro 580 350–950 6 MB January 2016
6700HQ HD 530 350–1050 September 2015
Core i5 6440HQ 4 (4) 350–950
6350HQ 2.3 3.2 Iris Pro 580 350–900 February 2016
6300HQ HD 530 350–950 September 2015
Core i3 6100H 2 (4) 2.7 350–900 3 MB 35 W

Core M (6th gen)

[edit]

Skylake-Y

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1515.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR3L-1600 or LPDDR3-1866 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 10 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 3.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 14 nm.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core m7 6Y75 2 (4) 1.2 3.1 HD 515 300–1000 4 MB 4.5 W September 2015
Core m5 6Y57 1.1 2.8 300–900
6Y54 2.7
Core m3 6Y30 0.9 2.2 300–850

Core i (7th gen)

[edit]

Kaby Lake-U

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1356.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600 or LPDDR3-1866 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 12 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 3.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 14 nm.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i7 7660U 2 (4) 2.5 4.0 Iris Plus 640 300–1100 4 MB 15 W January 2017
7600U 2.8 3.9 HD 620 300–1150
7567U 3.5 4.0 Iris Plus 650 28 W
7560U 2.4 3.8 Iris Plus 640 300–1050 15 W
7500U 2.7 3.5 HD 620 September 2016
Core i5 7360U 2.3 3.6 Iris Plus 640 300–1000 January 2017
7300U 2.6 3.5 HD 620 300–1100 3 MB
7287U 3.3 3.7 Iris Plus 650 4 MB 28 W
7267U 3.1 3.5 300–1050
7260U 2.2 3.4 Iris Plus 640 300–950 15 W
7200U 2.5 3.1 HD 620 300–1000 3 MB September 2016
Core i3 7167U 2.8 Iris Plus 650 28 W January 2017
7130U 2.7 HD 620 15 W June 2017
7100U 2.4 September 2016
7020U 2.3 Q2 2018

Kaby Lake-H

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1440.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR4-2400, DDR3L-1600 or LPDDR3-2133 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 16 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 3.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 14 nm.
  • K-suffix processors have an unlocked multiplier, allowing it to be overclocked.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i7 7920HQ 4 (8) 3.1 4.1 HD 630 350–1100 8 MB 45 W January 2017
7820HK 2.9 3.9
7820HQ
7700HQ 2.8 3.8 6 MB
Core i5 7440HQ 4 (4) 300–1000
7300HQ 2.5 3.5
Core i3 7100H 2 (4) 3.0 300–950 3 MB 35 W

Kaby Lake-Y

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1515.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel LPDDR3-1866 or DDR3L-1600 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 10 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 3.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 14 nm.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i7 7Y75 2 (4) 1.3 3.6 HD 615 300–1050 4 MB 4.5 W September 2016
Core i5 7Y57 1.2 3.3 300–950 January 2017
7Y54 3.2 September 2016

Core M (7th gen)

[edit]

Kaby Lake-Y

[edit]

Core m5 and Core m7 models were rebranded as Core i5 and Core i7.

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1515.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR3L-1600 or LPDDR3-1866 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 10 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 3.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 14 nm.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core m3 7Y32 2 (4) 1.1 3.0 HD 615 300–900 4 MB 4.5 W April 2017
7Y30 1.0 2.6 September 2016

Core i (8th gen)

[edit]

Coffee Lake-U

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1528.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR4-2400 or LPDDR3-2133 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 16 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 3.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 14 nm.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i7 8569U 4 (8) 2.8 4.7 Iris Plus 655 300–1200 8 MB 28 W May 2019
8559U 2.7 4.5 April 2018
8557U 1.7 Iris Plus 645 300–1150 15 W July 2019
Core i5 8279U 2.4 4.1 Iris Plus 655 6 MB 28 W May 2019
8269U 2.6 4.2 300–1100 April 2018
8260U 1.6 3.9 UHD 620 15 W Q4 2019
8259U 2.3 3.8 Iris Plus 655 300–1050 28 W April 2018
8257U 1.4 3.9 Iris Plus 645 15 W July 2019
Core i3 8140U 2 (4) 2.1 UHD 620 300–1000 4 MB 15 W Q4 2019
8109U 3.0 3.6 Iris Plus 655 300–1050 28 W April 2018

Coffee Lake-H

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1440.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR4-2666 RAM. Models i5-8300H and above also support LPDDR3-2133 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 16 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 3.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 14 nm.
  • K-suffix processors have an unlocked multiplier, allowing it to be overclocked.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i9 8950HK 6 (12) 2.9 4.8 UHD 630 350–1200 12 MB 45 W April 2018
Core i7 8850H 2.6 4.3 350–1150 9 MB
8750H 2.2 4.1 350–1100
Core i5 8400H 4 (8) 2.5 4.2 8 MB
8300H 2.3 4.0 350–1000
Core i3 8100H 4 (4) 3.0 6 MB July 2018

Coffee Lake-B

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1440.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR4-2666 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 16 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 3.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 14 nm.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i7 8700B 6 (12) 3.2 4.6 UHD 630 350–1200 12 MB 65 W April 2018
Core i5 8500B 6 (6) 3.0 4.1 350–1100 9 MB
8400B 2.8 4.0 350–1050
Core i3 8100B 4 (4) 3.6 6 MB Q3 2018

Kaby Lake Refresh

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1356.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR4-2400 or LPDDR3-2133 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 12 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 3.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 14 nm.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i7 8650U 4 (8) 1.9 4.2 UHD 620 300–1150 8 MB 15 W August 2017
8550U 1.8 4.0
Core i5 8350U 1.7 3.6 300–1100 6 MB
8250U 1.6 3.4
Core i3 8130U 2 (4) 2.2 300–1000 4 MB February 2018

Kaby Lake-G

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 2270.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR4-2400 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 8 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 3.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • Kaby Lake-G CPUs have an embedded discrete Radeon RX Vega M GPU as listed in the table below, which have HBM2 VRAM also embedded on the CPU package.
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 14 nm.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Embedded dGPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz) Model Clock (MHz)
Core i7 8809G 4 (8) 3.1 4.2 HD 630 350–1100 RX Vega M GH 1063–1190 8 MB 100 W February 2018
8709G 4.1
8706G RX Vega M GL 931–1011 65 W
8705G
Core i5 8305G 2.8 3.2 350–1000 6 MB

Amber Lake-Y

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1515.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel LPDDR3-1866 or DDR3L-1600 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 10 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 3.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 14 nm.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i7 8500Y 2 (4) 1.5 4.2 UHD 615 300–1050 4 MB 5 W August 2018
Core i5 8310Y 1.6 3.9 UHD 617 7 W Q1 2019
8210Y 3.6 October 2018
8200Y 1.3 3.9 UHD 615 300–950 5 W August 2018

Whiskey Lake-U

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1528.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR4-2400 or LPDDR3-2133 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 16 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 3.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 14 nm.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i7 8665U 4 (8) 1.9 4.8 UHD 620 300–1150 8 MB 15 W April 2019
8565U 1.8 4.6 August 2018
Core i5 8365U 1.6 4.1 300–1100 6 MB April 2019
8265U 3.9 August 2018
Core i3 8145U 2 (4) 2.1 300–1000 4 MB

Cannon Lake-U

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1528.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR4-2400 or LPDDR4(x)-2400 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 16 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 3.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 10 nm.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i3 8121U 2 (4) 2.2 3.2 4 MB 15 W May 2018

Core M (8th gen)

[edit]

Amber Lake-Y

[edit]

Core m5 and Core m7 models were rebranded as Core i5 and Core i7.

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1515.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR3L-1600 or LPDDR3-1866 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 10 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 3.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 14 nm.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core m3 8100Y 2 (4) 1.1 3.4 UHD 615 300–900 4 MB 5 W August 2018

Core i (9th gen)

[edit]

Coffee Lake-H (refresh)

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1440.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR4-2666 or LPDDR3-2133 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 16 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 3.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 14 nm.
  • K-suffix processors have an unlocked multiplier, allowing it to be overclocked.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i9 9980HK 8 (16) 2.4 5.0 UHD 630 350–1250 16 MB 45 W April 2019
9880H 2.3 4.8 350–1200
Core i7 9850H 6 (12) 2.6 4.6 350–1150 12 MB
9750H 4.5
9750HF
Core i5 9400H 4 (8) 2.5 4.3 UHD 630 350–1100 8 MB
9300H 2.4 4.1 350–1050
9300HF

Core i (10th gen)

[edit]

Comet Lake-U

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1528.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR4-2666, LPDDR4-2933 or LPDDR3-2133 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 16 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 3.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 14 nm.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i7 10810U 6 (12) 1.1 4.7 UHD 620 300–1150 12 MB 15 W May 2020
10710U August 2019
10610U 4 (8) 1.8 4.9 8 MB May 2020
10510U August 2019
Core i5 10310U 1.7 4.4 6 MB May 2020
10210U 1.6 4.2 300–1100 August 2019
Core i3 10110U 2 (4) 2.1 4.1 300–1000 4 MB

Comet Lake-H

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1440.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR4 RAM, at up to 2933 MT/s speed.
  • All CPU models provide 16 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 3.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 14 nm.
  • K-suffix processors have an unlocked multiplier, allowing it to be overclocked.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo TVB Model Clock (MHz)
Core i9 10980HK 8 (16) 2.4 5.1 5.3 UHD 630 350–1250 16 MB 45 W April 2020
10885H May 2020
Core i7 10875H 2.3 4.9 5.1 350–1200 April 2020
10870H 2.2 4.8 5.0 September 2020
10850H 6 (12) 2.7 4.9 5.1 350–1150 12 MB April 2020
10750H 2.6 4.8 5.0
Core i5 10500H 2.5 4.5 350–1050 December 2020
10400H 4 (8) 2.6 4.6 350–1100 8 MB April 2020
10300H 2.5 4.5 350–1050
10200H 2.4 4.1 August 2020

Ice Lake-U

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1526, except for models with 'N' in the name which use a smaller BGA 1344 package.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR4-3200 or LPDDR4-3733 RAM.
  • PCIe 3.0 support.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 3.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 80 KB (48 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 512 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 10 nm.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i7 1068NG7 4 (8) 2.3 4.1 Iris Plus (G7) 300–1100 8 MB 28 W May 2020
1068G7[41] August 2019
1065G7 1.3 3.9 15 W
Core i5 1038NG7 2.0 3.8 300–1050 6 MB 28 W May 2020
1035G7 1.2 3.7 15 W August 2019
1035G4 1.1 Iris Plus (G4)
1035G1 1.0 3.6 UHD Graphics (G1)
Core i3 1005G1 2 (4) 1.2 3.4 300–900 4 MB

Ice Lake-Y

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1377, except for models with 'N' in the name which use a smaller BGA 1044 package.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel LPDDR4 RAM, at up to 3733 MT/s speed.
  • PCIe 3.0 support.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 3.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 80 KB (48 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 512 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 10 nm.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i7 1060G7 4 (8) 1.0 3.8 Iris Plus (G7) 300–1100 8 MB 9 W Q3 2019
Core i5 1030NG7 1.1 3.5 300–1050 6 MB 10 W Q2 2020
1030G7 0.8 9 W Q3 2019
1030G4 0.7 Iris Plus (G4)
Core i3 1000NG4 2 (4) 1.1 3.2 300–900 4 MB Q2 2020
1000G4 Q3 2019
1000G1 UHD Graphics (G1)

Amber Lake-Y (10xxx)

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1377, except for i3-10100Y which uses a smaller BGA package of unknown name.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR3L-1600 or LPDDR3-1866 RAM. Models i3-10110Y and up support LPDDR3 at up to 2133 MT/s speed.
  • All CPU models provide 10 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 3.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 14 nm.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i7 10510Y 4 (8) 1.2 4.5 UHD 620 300–1150 8 MB 7 W August 2019
Core i5 10310Y 1.1 4.1 300–1050 6 MB
10210Y 1.0 4.0
Core i3 10110Y 2 (4) 300–1000 4 MB
10100Y 1.3 3.9 UHD 615 5 W January 2021

Core i (11th gen)

[edit]

Tiger Lake-UP3

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1449.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR4-3200 or LPDDR4X-3733 RAM. i5 models and up support LPDDR4X at up to 4266 MT/s speed.
  • All CPU models provide 4 lanes of PCIe 4.0, in addition to PCIe 3.0 provided by the on-package PCH.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 3.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 80 KB (48 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 1.25 MB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 10 nm.
  • The base clock speed that the CPU runs at corresponds with the configurable TDP (cTDP) setting chosen.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i7 1195G7 4 (8) 1.3–2.9 5.0 Iris Xe
(96 EU)
?–1400 12 MB 12–28 W June 2021
1185G7 1.2–3.0 4.8 ?–1350 September 2020
1165G7 1.2–2.8 4.7 ?–1300
Core i5 1155G7 1.0–2.5 4.5 Iris Xe
(80 EU)
?–1350 8 MB June 2021
1145G7 1.1–2.6 4.4 ?–1300 January 2021
1135G7 0.9–2.4 4.2 September 2020
Core i3 1125G4 0.9–2.0 3.7 UHD Graphics
(48 EU)
?–1250 Q1 2021
1115G4 2 (4) 1.7–3.0 4.1 6 MB September 2020

Tiger Lake-UP4

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1598.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel LPDDR4X-4266 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 4 lanes of PCIe 4.0, in addition to PCIe 3.0 provided by the on-package PCH.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 3.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 80 KB (48 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 1.25 MB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 10 nm.
  • The base clock speed that the CPU runs at corresponds with the configurable TDP (cTDP) setting chosen.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i7 1180G7 4 (8) 0.9–2.2 4.6 Iris Xe
(96 EU)
?–1100 12 MB 7–15 W January 2021
1160G7 0.9–2.1 4.4 September 2020
Core i5 1140G7 0.8–1.8 4.2 Iris Xe
(80 EU)
8 MB January 2021
1130G7 4.0 September 2020
Core i3 1120G4 0.8–1.5 3.5 UHD Graphics
(48 EU)
Q1 2021
1110G4 2 (4) 1.8 3.9 6 MB September 2020

Tiger Lake-H

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1598.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR4-3200 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 20 lanes of PCIe 4.0, in addition to 24 lanes of PCIe 3.0 provided by the on-package PCH.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 3.0 8-lane bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 80 KB (48 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 1.25 MB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 10 nm.
  • The base clock speed that the CPU runs at corresponds with the configurable TDP (cTDP) setting chosen.
  • K-suffix processors have an unlocked multiplier, allowing it to be overclocked.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i9 11980HK 8 (16) 2.6–3.3 5.0 UHD Graphics
(32 EU)
350–1450 24 MB 45–65 W May 2021
11950H 2.1–2.6 35–45 W
11900H 2.1–2.5 4.9
Core i7 11850H 4.8
11800H 1.9–2.3 4.6
11600H 6 (12) 2.5–2.9 18 MB July 2021
Core i5 11500H 2.4–2.9 12 MB May 2021
11400H 2.2–2.7 4.5 UHD Graphics
(16 EU)
11260H 2.1–2.6 4.4 350–1400

Tiger Lake-H35

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1449.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR4-3200 or LPDDR4X-4266 RAM.
  • PCIe 4.0 support; 12× PCIe lanes provided by on-package PCH are revision 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 3.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 80 KB (48 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 1.25 MB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 10 nm.
  • The base clock speed that the CPU runs at corresponds with the configurable TDP (cTDP) setting chosen.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i7 11390H 4 (8) 2.9–3.4 5.0 Iris Xe
(96 EU)
?–1400 12 MB 28–35 W June 2021
11375H 3.0–3.3 ?–1350 January 2021
11370H 4.8
Core i5 11320H 2.5–3.2 4.5 8 MB June 2021
11300H 2.6–3.1 4.4 Iris Xe
(80 EU)
?–1300 January 2021

Core i (12th gen)

[edit]

Alder Lake-U

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1781 (ix-12x0U), BGA 1744 (ix-12x5U).
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel LPDDR5-5200 or LPDDR4X-4266 RAM. ix-12x5U models also support dual-channel DDR5-4800 and DDR4-3200 RAM in addition.
  • ix-12x0 models provide 4 lanes of PCIe 4.0 and 8 lanes of PCIe 3.0, while ix-12x5U models provide 8 lanes of PCIe 4.0 and 12 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 4.0 8-lane bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache:
    • P-cores: 80 KB (48 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
    • E-cores: 96 KB (64 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache:
    • P-cores: 1.25 MB per core.
    • E-cores: 2 MB per E-core cluster (each "cluster" contains four cores).
  • Fabrication process: Intel 7.[42]
Processor
branding
Model P-core (performance) E-core (efficiency) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Model Clock (MHz) Base Max.
Turbo
Base Turbo Base Turbo
Core i7 1265U 2 (4) 1.8 4.8 8 (8) 1.3 3.6 Iris Xe
(96 EU)
?–1250 12 MB 15 W 55 W February 2022
1260U 1.6 4.7 0.8 3.5 ?–950 9 W 29 W
1255U 1.7 1.2 ?–1250 15 W 55 W
1250U 1.1 0.8 ?–950 9 W 29 W
Core i5 1245U 1.6 4.4 1.2 3.3 Iris Xe
(80 EU)
?–1200 15 W 55 W
1240U 1.1 0.8 ?–900 9 W 29 W
1235U 1.3 0.9 ?–1200 15 W 55 W
1230U 1.0 0.7 ?–850 9 W 29 W
Core i3 1215U 1.2 4 (4) 0.9 UHD Graphics
(64 EU)
?–1100 10 MB 15 W 55 W
1210U 1.0 0.7 ?–850 9 W 29 W

Alder Lake-P

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1744.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200, LPDDR5-5200 or LPDDR4X-4266 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 8 lanes of PCIe 4.0 and 12 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 4.0 8-lane bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache:
    • P-cores: 80 KB (48 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
    • E-cores: 96 KB (64 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache:
    • P-cores: 1.25 MB per core.
    • E-cores: 2 MB per E-core cluster (each "cluster" contains four cores).
  • Fabrication process: Intel 7.
  • The following models are available with IPU (image processing unit): i5-1235U, i3-1215U. Specifications between them and the respective processor without IPU are completely identical, apart from the addition of the IPU.
Processor
branding
Model P-core (performance) E-core (efficiency) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Model Clock (MHz) Base Max.
Turbo
Base Turbo Base Turbo
Core i7 1280P 6 (12) 1.8 4.8 8 (8) 1.3 3.6 Iris Xe
(96 EU)
?–1450 24 MB 28 W 64 W February 2022
1270P 4 (8) 2.2 1.6 3.5 ?–1400 18 MB
1260P 2.1 4.7 1.5 3.4
Core i5 1250P 1.7 4.4 1.2 3.3 Iris Xe
(80 EU)
12 MB
1240P ?–1300
Core i3 1220P 2 (4) 1.5 1.1 UHD Graphics
(64 EU)
?–1100

Alder Lake-H

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1744.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200, LPDDR5-5200 or LPDDR4X-4266 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 16 lanes of PCIe 4.0, in addition to 12 lanes of PCIe 3.0 provided by the on-package PCH.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 4.0 8-lane bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache:
    • P-cores: 80 KB (48 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
    • E-cores: 96 KB (64 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache:
    • P-cores: 1.25 MB per core.
    • E-cores: 2 MB per E-core cluster (each "cluster" contains four cores).
  • Fabrication process: Intel 7.
  • K-suffix processors have an unlocked multiplier, allowing it to be overclocked.
Processor
branding
Model P-core (performance) E-core (efficiency) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Model Clock (MHz) Base Max.
Turbo
Base Turbo Base Turbo
Core i9 12900HK 6 (12) 2.5 5.0 8 (8) 1.8 3.8 Iris Xe
(96 EU)
?–1450 24 MB 45 W 115 W January 2022
12900H
Core i7 12800H 2.4 4.8 3.7 ?–1400
12700H 2.3 4.7 1.7 3.5
12650H 4 (4) UHD Graphics
(64 EU)
Core i5 12600H 4 (8) 2.7 4.5 8 (8) 2.0 3.3 Iris Xe
(80 EU)
18 MB 95 W
12500H 2.5 1.8 ?–1300
12450H 2.0 4.4 4 (4) 1.5 UHD Graphics
(48 EU)
?–1200 12 MB

Alder Lake-HX

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1964.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR5-4800 or DDR4-3200 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 16 lanes of PCIe 5.0 and 4 lanes of PCIe 4.0, in addition to 16 lanes of PCIe 4.0 and 12 lanes of PCIe 3.0 provided by the on-package PCH.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 4.0 8-lane bus to the on-package chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache:
    • P-cores: 80 KB (48 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
    • E-cores: 96 KB (64 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache:
    • P-cores: 1.25 MB per core.
    • E-cores: 2 MB per E-core cluster (each "cluster" contains four cores).
  • Fabrication process: Intel 7.
  • The i9 models have unlocked multipliers, allowing them to be overclocked.
Processor
branding
Model P-core (performance) E-core (efficiency) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Model Clock (MHz) Base Max.
Turbo
Base Turbo Base Turbo
Core i9 12950HX 8 (16) 2.3 5.0 8 (8) 1.7 3.6 UHD Graphics
(32 EU)
?–1550 30 MB 55 W 157 W May 2022
12900HX
Core i7 12850HX 2.1 4.8 1.5 3.4 ?–1450 25 MB
12800HX 2.0
12650HX 6 (12) 4.7 3.3 24 MB
Core i5 12600HX 4 (8) 2.5 4.6 1.8 ?–1350 18 MB
12450HX 2.4 4.4 4 (4) 3.1 UHD Graphics
(16 EU)
?–1300 12 MB

Alder Lake-N

[edit]

These are essentially "E-core-only" CPUs, utilizing the Gracemont architecture.

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1264.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 or LPDDR5-4800 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 9 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 4.0 8-lane bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 96 KB (64 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 2 MB per cluster (each "cluster" contains four cores).
  • Fabrication process: Intel 7.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz) Base Max.
Turbo
Core i3 N305 8 (8) 1.8 3.8 UHD Graphics
(32 EU)
?–1250 6 MB 15 W 35 W January 2023
N300 0.8 7 W 25 W

Core i (13th gen)

[edit]

Raptor Lake-U

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1744.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR5-6400 or LPDDR4X-4266 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 8 lanes of PCIe 4.0 and 12 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 4.0 8-lane bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache:
    • P-cores: 80 KB (48 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
    • E-cores: 96 KB (64 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache:
    • P-cores: 1.25 MB per core.
    • E-cores: 2 MB per E-core cluster (each "cluster" contains four cores).
  • Fabrication process: Intel 7.
  • The i3-1315U is available with IPU (image processing unit). Specifications between it and the respective processor without IPU are completely identical, apart from the addition of the IPU.
Processor
branding
Model P-core (performance) E-core (efficiency) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Model Clock (MHz) Base Max.
Turbo
Base Turbo Base Turbo
Core i7 1365U 2 (4) 1.8 5.2 8 (8) 1.3 3.9 Iris Xe
(96 EU)
?–1300 12 MB 15 W 55 W January 2023
1355U 1.7 5.0 1.2 3.7
Core i5 1345U 1.6 4.7 3.5 Iris Xe
(80 EU)
?–1250
1335U 1.3 4.6 0.9 3.4
1334U
Core i3 1315U 1.2 4.5 4 (4) 3.3 UHD Graphics
(64 EU)
10 MB
1305U 1 (2) 1.6 1.2

Raptor Lake-P

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1744.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR5-6400 or LPDDR4X-4266 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 8 lanes of PCIe 4.0 and 12 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 4.0 8-lane bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache:
    • P-cores: 80 KB (48 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
    • E-cores: 96 KB (32 KB data + 64 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache:
    • P-cores: (up to) 2 MB per core.
    • E-cores: (up to) 4 MB per E-core cluster (each "cluster" contains four cores).
  • Fabrication process: Intel 7.
Processor
branding
Model P-core (performance) E-core (efficiency) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Model Clock (MHz) Base Max.
Turbo
Base Turbo Base Turbo
Core i7 1370P 6 (12) 1.9 5.2 8 (8) 1.4 3.9 Iris Xe
(96 EU)
?–1500 24 MB 28 W 64 W January 2023
1360P 4 (8) 2.2 5.0 1.6 3.7 18 MB
Core i5 1350P 1.9 4.7 1.4 3.5 Iris Xe
(80 EU)
12 MB
1340P 4.6 3.4 ?–1450

Raptor Lake-H

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1744.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR5-6400 or LPDDR4X-4266 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 8 lanes of PCIe 5.0 and 8 lanes of PCIe 4.0, in addition to 12 lanes of PCIe 3.0 provided by the on-package PCH.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 4.0 8-lane bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache:
    • P-cores: 80 KB (48 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
    • E-cores: 96 KB (64 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache:
    • P-cores: 2 MB per core.
    • E-cores: 4 MB per E-core cluster (each "cluster" contains four cores).
  • Fabrication process: Intel 7.
  • K-suffix processors have an unlocked multiplier, allowing it to be overclocked.
  • The i5-13500H is available with IPU (image processing unit). Specifications between it and the respective processor without IPU are completely identical, apart from the addition of the IPU.
Processor
branding
Model P-core (performance) E-core (efficiency) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Model Clock (MHz) Base Max.
Turbo
Base Turbo Base Turbo
Core i9 13900HK 6 (12) 2.6 5.4 8 (8) 1.9 4.1 Iris Xe
(96 EU)
?–1500 24 MB 45 W 115 W January 2023
13900H
Core i7 13800H 2.5 5.2 1.8 4.0
13700H 2.4 5.0 3.7
13620H 4.9 4 (4) 3.6 UHD Graphics
(64 EU)
Core i5 13600H 4 (8) 2.8 4.8 8 (8) 2.1 Iris Xe
(80 EU)
18 MB 95 W
13500H 2.6 4.7 1.9 3.5 ?–1450
13420H 2.1 4.6 4 (4) 1.5 3.4 UHD Graphics
(48 EU)
?–1400 12 MB

Raptor Lake-PX

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1792.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR5-6400 or LPDDR4X-4266 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 8 lanes of PCIe 5.0 and 8 lanes of PCIe 4.0, in addition to 12 lanes of PCIe 3.0 provided by the on-package PCH.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 4.0 8-lane bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache:
    • P-cores: 80 KB (48 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
    • E-cores: 96 KB (64 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache:
    • P-cores: 2 MB per core.
    • E-cores: 4 MB per E-core cluster (each "cluster" contains four cores).
  • Fabrication process: Intel 7.
Processor
branding
Model P-core (performance) E-core (efficiency) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Model Clock (MHz) Base Max.
Turbo
Base Turbo Base Turbo
Core i9 13905H 6 (12) 2.6 5.4 8 (8) 1.9 4.1 Iris Xe
(96 EU)
?–1500 24 MB 45 W 115 W January 2023
Core i7 13705H 2.4 5.0 1.8 3.7
Core i5 13505H 4 (8) 2.6 4.7 1.9 3.5 Iris Xe
(80 EU)
?–1450 18 MB

Raptor Lake-HX

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1964.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR5-4800 or DDR4-3200 RAM. Models i7-13850HX and up support DDR5 at up to 5600 MT/s speed.
  • All CPU models provide 16 lanes of PCIe 5.0 and 4 lanes of PCIe 4.0, in addition to 16 lanes of PCIe 4.0 and 12 lanes of PCIe 3.0 provided by the on-package PCH.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 4.0 8-lane bus to the on-package chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache:
    • P-cores: 80 KB (48 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
    • E-cores: 96 KB (64 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache:
    • P-cores: 2 MB per core.
    • E-cores: 4 MB per E-core cluster (each "cluster" contains four cores).
  • Fabrication process: Intel 7.
  • All models support CPU, iGPU, and memory overclocking.[43]
  • i9-13980HX features Thermal Velocity Boost. Without it enabled, the maximum boost clock speed is 0.1 GHz lower.
Processor
branding
Model P-core (performance) E-core (efficiency) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Model Clock (MHz) Base Max.
Turbo
Base Turbo Base Turbo
Core i9 13980HX 8 (16) 2.2 5.6 16 (16) 1.6 4.0 UHD Graphics
(32 EU)
?–1650 36 MB 55 W 157 W January 2023
13950HX 5.5
13900HX 5.4 3.9
Core i7 13850HX 2.1 5.1 12 (12) 1.5 3.8 ?–1600 30 MB
13700HX 5.0 8 (8) 3.6 ?–1550
13650HX 6 (12) 2.6 4.9 1.9 UHD Graphics
(16 EU)
24 MB
Core i5 13600HX 4.7 UHD Graphics
(32 EU)
?–1500
13500HX 2.5 4.6 1.8 3.5
13450HX 2.4 4 (4) 3.4 UHD Graphics
(16 EU)
?–1450 20 MB

Core i (14th gen)

[edit]

Raptor Lake-HX Refresh

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1964.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR5-5600 or DDR4-3200 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 16 lanes of PCIe 5.0 and 4 lanes of PCIe 4.0, in addition to 16 lanes of PCIe 4.0 and 12 lanes of PCIe 3.0 provided by the on-package PCH.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 4.0 8-lane bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache:
    • P-cores: 80 KB (48 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
    • E-cores: 96 KB (64 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache:
    • P-cores: 2 MB per core.
    • E-cores: 4 MB per E-core cluster (each "cluster" contains four cores).
  • Fabrication process: Intel 7.
  • All models support CPU, iGPU, and memory overclocking.
  • i7-14650HX, i7-14700HX, and i9-14900HX feature Thermal Velocity Boost. Without it enabled, the maximum boost clock speed is 0.1 GHz lower.
  • i7-14700HX, and i9-14900HX feature Intel Application Optimization.
Processor
branding
Model P-core (performance) E-core (efficiency) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Model Clock (MHz) Base Max.
Turbo
Base Turbo Base Turbo
Core i9 14900HX 8 (16) 2.2 5.8 16 (16) 1.6 4.1 UHD Graphics
(32 EU)
?–1650 36 MB 55 W 157 W January 2024
Core i7 14700HX 2.1 5.5 12 (12) 1.5 3.9 ?–1600 33 MB
14650HX 2.2 5.2 8 (8) 1.6 3.7 UHD Graphics
(16 EU)
30 MB
Core i5 14500HX 6 (12) 2.6 4.9 1.9 3.5 UHD Graphics
(32 EU)
?–1550 24 MB
14450HX 2.4 4.8 4 (4) 1.8 UHD Graphics
(16 EU)
?–1500 20 MB

Core / Core Ultra 3/5/7/9 (Series 1)

[edit]

Raptor Lake-U Refresh

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1744.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR5-6400 or LPDDR4X-4266 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 8 lanes of PCIe 4.0 and 12 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 4.0 8-lane bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • Includes integrated graphics based on Xe-LP architecture.
  • L1 cache:
    • P-cores: 80 KB (48 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
    • E-cores: 96 KB (64 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache:
    • P-cores: 2 MB per core.
    • E-cores: 4 MB per E-core cluster (each "cluster" contains four cores).
  • Fabrication process: Intel 7.
  • The Core 3 100U is available with IPU (image processing unit). Specifications between it and the respective processor without IPU are completely identical, apart from the addition of the IPU.
Processor
branding
Model P-core (performance) E-core (efficiency) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Model Clock (MHz) Base Max.
Turbo
Base Turbo Base Turbo
Core 7 150U 2 (4) 1.8 5.4 8 (8) 1.2 4.0 Intel Graphics
(96 EU)
?–1300 12 MB 15 W 55 W January 2024
Core 5 120U 1.4 5.0 0.9 3.8 Intel Graphics
(80 EU)
?–1250
Core 3 100U 1.2 4.7 4 (4) 3.3 Intel Graphics
(64 EU)
10 MB

Meteor Lake-U

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 2049.
  • All the CPUs except 1x4U models support dual-channel DDR5-5600 or LPDDR5X-7466 RAM. 1x4U models support dual-channel LPDDR5(X)-6400.
  • All CPU models provide 20 lanes of PCIe 4.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 4.0 8-lane bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • Includes integrated graphics based on Alchemist architecture.
  • L1 cache:
    • P-cores: 112 KB (48 KB data + 64 KB instructions) per core.
    • E-cores: 96 KB (64 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache:
    • P-cores: 2 MB per core.
    • E-cores: 2 MB per E-core cluster (each "cluster" contains four cores).
  • All processor models also feature 2× "LP E-Cores" which are clocked at 0.7 GHz base (0.4 GHz on 1x4U models), 2.1 GHz boost and have 2 MB of L2 cache.
  • Fabrication process: Intel 4 (compute tile).
  • Configurable TDP (cTDP) of 12–28 W is featured on 1x5U models, and 9–15 W on 1x4U models.
Processor
branding
Model P-core (performance) E-core (efficiency) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Model Clock (MHz) Base Max.
Turbo
Base Turbo Base Turbo
Core Ultra 7 165U 2 (4) 1.7 4.9 8 (8) 1.2 3.8 Intel Graphics
(4 Xe-cores)
?–2000 12 MB 15 W 57 W December 2023
164U 1.1 4.8 0.7 ?–1800 9 W 30 W
155U 1.7 1.2 ?–1950 15 W 57 W
Core Ultra 5 135U 1.6 4.4 1.1 3.6 ?–1900
134U 0.7 0.5 ?–1750 9 W 30 W
125U 1.3 4.3 0.8 ?–1850 15 W 57 W
115U 1.5 4.2 4 (4) 1.0 3.5 Intel Graphics
(3 Xe-cores)
?–1800 10 MB

Meteor Lake-H

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 2049.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR5-5600 or LPDDR5X-7466 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 8 lanes of PCIe 5.0 and 20 lanes of PCIe 4.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 4.0 8-lane bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • Includes integrated graphics based on Alchemist architecture.
  • L1 cache:
    • P-cores: 112 KB (48 KB data + 64 KB instructions) per core.
    • E-cores: 96 KB (64 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache:
    • P-cores: 2 MB per core.
    • E-cores: 2 MB per E-core cluster (each "cluster" contains four cores).
  • All processor models also feature 2× "LP E-Cores" which are clocked at 0.7 GHz base (1.0 GHz on Core Ultra 9 185H), 2.5 GHz boost and have 2 MB of L2 cache.
  • Fabrication process: Intel 4 (compute tile).
  • Configurable TDP (cTDP) of 35–65 W is featured on Core Ultra 9 185H, and 20–65 W on all other models.
Processor
branding
Model P-core (performance) E-core (efficiency) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Model Clock (MHz) Base Max.
Turbo
Base Turbo Base Turbo
Core Ultra 9 185H 6 (12) 2.3 5.1 8 (8) 1.8 3.8 Intel Arc
(8 Xe-cores)
?–2350 24 MB 45 W 115 W December 2023
Core Ultra 7 165H 1.4 5.0 0.9 ?–2300 28 W
155H 4.8 ?–2250
Core Ultra 5 135H 4 (8) 1.7 4.6 1.2 3.6 ?–2200 18 MB
125H 1.2 4.5 0.7 Intel Arc
(7 Xe-cores)

Core / Core Ultra 5/7/9 (Series 2)

[edit]

Raptor Lake-U Refresh

[edit]
Processor
branding
Model P-core (performance) E-core (efficiency) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Model Clock (MHz) Base Max.
Turbo
Base Turbo Base Turbo
Core 7 250U 2 (4) 1.8 5.4 8 (8) 1.2 4.0 Intel Graphics
(96 EU)
?–1300 12 MB 15 W 55 W January 2025
Core 5 220U 1.4 5.0 0.9 3.8 Intel Graphics
(80 EU)

Arrow Lake-U

[edit]
Processor
branding
Model P-core (performance) E-core (efficiency) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Model Clock (MHz) Base Max.
Turbo
Base Turbo Base Turbo
Core Ultra 7 265U 2 (4) 2.1 5.3 8 (8) 1.7 4.2 Intel Graphics
(4 Xe-cores)
?–2100 12 MB 15 W 57 W January 2025
255U 2.0 5.2
Core Ultra 5 235U 4.9 1.6 4.1 ?–2050
225U 1.5 4.8 1.3 3.8 ?–2000

Lunar Lake

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 2833.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel LPDDR5X-8533 RAM (on package).
  • All CPU models provide 4 lanes of PCIe 5.0.
  • L1 cache:
    • P-cores: 112 KB (48 KB (12-Way) data + 64 KB (16-Way) instructions) per core.
    • E-cores: 96 KB (32 KB (8-Way) data + 64 KB (16-Way) instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache:
    • P-cores: 2.5 MB (10-Way) per core.
    • E-cores: 4 MB (16-Way) per E-core cluster (each "cluster" contains four cores).
  • Fabrication process: Compute Tile (Contains the CPU cores) TSMC's N3B node.
Processor
branding
Model P-core (performance) E-core (efficiency) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
NPU Integrated memory TDP Release
date
Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Model Clock (MHz) Neural
computes
engines
NPU
AI
TOPS
Memory
speed
Memory
capacity
Base Max.
Turbo
Base Turbo Base Turbo
Core Ultra 9 288V 4 (4) 3.3 5.1 4 (4) 3.3 3.7 Intel Arc 140V
(8 Xe-cores)
?–2050 12 MB 6x
Gen4
48 LPDDR5X
8533 MT/s
32 GB 30 W
(Min:17 W)
37 W September 2024
Core Ultra 7 268V 2.2 5.0 2.2 ?–2000 17 W
(Min:8 W)
266V 16 GB
258V 4.8 ?–1950 47 32 GB
256V 16 GB
Core Ultra 5 238V 2.1 4.7 2.1 3.5 Intel Arc 130V
(7 Xe-cores)
?–1850 8 MB 5x
Gen4
40 32 GB
236V 16 GB
228V 4.5 32 GB
226V 16 GB

Raptor Lake-H Refresh

[edit]
Processor
branding
Model P-core (performance) E-core (efficiency) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Model Clock (MHz) Base Max.
Turbo
Base Turbo Base Turbo
Core 9 270H 6 (12) 2.7 5.8 8 (8) 2.0 4.1 Iris Xe
(96 EU)
?–1550 24 MB 45 W 115 W December 2024
Core 7 250H 2.5 5.4 1.8 4.0
240H 5.2 4 (4) UHD Graphics
(64 EU)
Core 5 220H 4 (8) 2.7 4.9 8 (8) 2.0 3.7 Iris Xe
(80 EU)
?–1500 18 MB
210H 2.2 4.8 4 (4) 1.6 3.6 UHD Graphics
(48 EU)
?–1400 12 MB

Arrow Lake-H

[edit]
Processor
branding
Model P-core (performance) E-core (efficiency) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
NPU
(TOPS)
TDP Release
date
Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Model Clock (MHz) Base Max.
Turbo
Base Turbo Base Turbo
Core Ultra 9 285H 6 (6) 2.9 5.4 8 (8) 2.7 4.5 Intel Arc 140T
(8 Xe-cores)
?–2350 24 MB 13 45 W 115 W January 2025
Core Ultra 7 265H 2.2 5.3 1.7 ?–2300 28 W
255H 2.0 5.1 1.5 4.4 ?–2250
Core Ultra 5 235H 4 (4) 2.4 5.0 1.8 18 MB
225H 1.7 4.9 1.3 4.3 Intel Arc 130T
(7 Xe-cores)
?–2200

Arrow Lake-HX

[edit]

Common features:

  • Core Ultra 9 285HX supports Intel vPro and related technologies.
Processor
branding
Model P-core (performance) E-core (efficiency) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
NPU
(TOPS)
TDP Release
date
Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Model Clock (MHz) Base Max.
Turbo
Base Turbo Base Turbo
Core Ultra 9 285HX 8 (8) 2.8 5.5 16 (16) 2.1 4.6 Intel Arc
(4 Xe-cores)
300–2000 36 MB 13 55 W 160 W January 2025
275HX 2.7 5.4 300–1900
Core Ultra 7 265HX 2.6 5.3 12(12) 2.3 30 MB
255HX 2.4 5.2 1.8 4.5 300–1850
Core Ultra 5 245HX 6 (6) 3.1 5.1 8 (8) 2.6 Intel Arc
(3 Xe-cores)
300–1900 24 MB
235HX 2.9

Twin Lake-N

[edit]
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz) Base Max.
Turbo
Core 3 N355 8 (8) 1.8 3.9 UHD Graphics
(32 EU)
?–1350 6 MB 15 W 35 W January 2025
N350 0.8 7 W 25 W

Embedded processors

[edit]

Core i (1st gen)

[edit]

Arrandale

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1288.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR3 RAM. All models support it at 800 MT/s speeds while E- and LE-suffix models support up to 1066 MT/s speeds.
  • All CPU models provide 16 lanes of PCIe 2.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 1.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 32 nm.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i7 660UE 2 (4) 1.33 2.40 HD Graphics 166–500 4 MB 18 W August 2010
620LE 2.00 2.80 266–566 25 W January 2010
620UE 1.06 2.13 166–500 18 W
610E 2.53 3.20 500–766 35 W
Core i5 520E 2.40 2.93 3 MB
Core i3 330E 2.13 500–666

Core i (2nd gen)

[edit]

Sandy Bridge-DT

[edit]

The following models from the Sandy Bridge desktop range are available as embedded processors:

  • Core i7-2600
  • Core i5-2400
  • Core i3-2120

See section Desktop processors § Sandy Bridge-DT for full info.

Sandy Bridge-M

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: G2 (2xx0E and 2xx0QE models except i3-2310E), BGA 1023 (all other models).
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR3 RAM. All models support it at 1333 MT/s speeds while i7-2720QM and above support up to 1600 MT/s speeds.
  • All CPU models provide 16 lanes of PCIe 2.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 2.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 32 nm.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i7 2715QE 4 (8) 2.1 3.0 HD 3000 650–1200 6 MB 45 W January 2011
2710QE
2655LE 2 (4) 2.2 2.9 650–1000 4 MB 25 W February 2011
2610UE 1.5 2.4 350–850 17 W
Core i5 2515E 2.5 3.1 650–1100 3 MB 35 W
2510E
Core i3 2340UE 1.3 350–800 17 W June 2011
2330E 2.2 650–1050 35 W
2310E 2.1 February 2011

Gladden

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1284.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR3-1333 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 16 lanes of PCIe 2.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 2.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • No integrated graphics.
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 32 nm.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo
Core i3 2115C 2 (4) 2.0 3 MB 25 W Q2 2012

Core i (3rd gen)

[edit]

Ivy Bridge-DT

[edit]

The following models from the Ivy Bridge desktop range are available as embedded processors:

  • Core i7-3770
  • Core i5-3550S
  • Core i3-3220

See section Desktop processors § Ivy Bridge-DT for full info.

Ivy Bridge-M

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: G2 (3xx0ME/QE models only), BGA 1023 (all other models and also i5-3610ME, i3-3120ME).
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR3 and DDR3L RAM, at up to 1600 MT/s speed.
  • i7 models provide 16 lanes of PCIe 3.0, while i5 models provide 1 lane of PCIe 3.0 and i3 models provide 1 lane of PCIe 2.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 2.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 32 nm.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i7 3615QE 4 (8) 2.3 3.3 HD 4000 650–1000 6 MB 45 W April 2012
3610QE
3612QE 2.1 3.1 35 W
3555LE 2 (4) 2.5 3.2 550–1000 4 MB 25 W June 2012
3517UE 1.7 2.8 350–1000 17 W
Core i5 3610ME 2.7 3.3 650–950 3 MB 35 W
Core i3 3217UE 1.6 350–900 17 W August 2012
3120ME 2.4 650–900 35 W

Gladden

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1284.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR3 and DDR3L 1333 MT/s RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 20 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 2.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • No integrated graphics.
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 22 nm.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo
Core i3 3115C 2 (4) 2.5 4 MB 25 W Q3 2013

Core i (4th gen)

[edit]

Haswell-DT

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: LGA 1150.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR3 RAM, at up to 1600 MT/s speed.
  • All CPU models provide 16 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 2.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 22 nm.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i7 4770TE 4 (8) 2.3 3.3 HD 4600 350–1000 8 MB 45 W June 2013
Core i5 4570TE 2 (4) 2.7 4 MB 35 W
Core i3 4340TE 2.6 May 2014
4330TE 2.4 September 2013

The following models from the Haswell-DT desktop range are also available as embedded processors:

  • Core i7-4790S
  • Core i7-4770S
  • Core i5-4590S
  • Core i5-4590T
  • Core i5-4570S
  • Core i3-4360
  • Core i3-4350T
  • Core i3-4330

See section Desktop processors § Haswell-DT for full info.

Haswell-H

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1364.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR3L RAM, at up to 1600 MT/s speed.
  • All CPU models provide 16 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 2.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Models with Iris Pro 5200 iGPU also feature 128 MB of eDRAM, acting as L4 cache.
  • Fabrication process: 22 nm.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i7 4860EQ 4 (8) 1.8 3.2 Iris Pro 5200 750–1000 6 MB 47 W August 2013
4850EQ 1.6 3.2 650–1000
4701EQ 2.4 3.4 HD 4600 400–1000 Q3 2013
4700EQ June 2013
4700EC 2.7 8 MB 43 W March 2014
4702EC 2.0 27 W
Core i5 4422E 2 (4) 1.8 2.9 HD 4600 400–900 3 MB 25 W April 2014
4410E 2.9 400–1000 37 W
4400E 2.7 3.3 400–1000 September 2013
4402E 1.6 2.7 400–900 25 W
4402EC 2.5 4 MB 27 W March 2014
Core i3 4110E 2.6 HD 4600 400–900 3 MB 37 W April 2014
4112E 1.8 25 W
4100E 2.4 37 W September 2013
4102E 1.6 25 W

Core i (5th gen)

[edit]

Broadwell-H

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1364.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR3L RAM, at up to 1600 MT/s speed.
  • All CPU models provide 16 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 2.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Models with Iris Pro 6200 iGPU also feature 128 MB of eDRAM, acting as L4 cache.
  • Fabrication process: 14 nm.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i7 5850EQ 4 (8) 2.7 3.4 Iris Pro 6200 300–1000 6 MB 47 W June 2015
5700EQ 2.6 HD 5600

Core i (6th gen)

[edit]

Skylake-S

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: LGA 1151.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR4-2133 or DDR3L-1600 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 16 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 3.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 14 nm.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i7 6700TE 4 (8) 2.4 3.4 HD 530 350–1000 8 MB 35 W September 2015
Core i5 6500TE 4 (4) 2.3 3.3 6 MB
Core i3 6100TE 2 (4) 2.7 4 MB Q4 2015

Skylake-H

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1440.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600 or LPDDR3-1866 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 16 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 3.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Models with Iris Pro 580 iGPU also feature 128 MB of eDRAM, acting as L4 cache.
  • Fabrication process: 14 nm.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i7 6820EQ 4 (8) 2.8 3.5 HD 530 350–1000 8 MB 45 W October 2015
6822EQ 2.0 2.8 25 W
Core i5 6440EQ 4 (4) 2.7 3.4 6 MB 45 W
6442EQ 1.9 2.7 25 W
Core i3 6100E 2 (4) 2.7 350–950 3 MB 35 W
6102E 1.9 25 W

Core i (7th gen)

[edit]

Kaby Lake-S

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: LGA 1151.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR4-2400 or DDR3L-1600 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 16 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 3.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 14 nm.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i3 7101E 2 (4) 3.9 HD 610 350–1100 3 MB 54 W January 2017
7101TE 3.4 35 W

Kaby Lake-H

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1440.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR4-2400 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 16 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 3.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 14 nm.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i7 7820EQ 4 (8) 3.0 3.7 HD 630 350–1000 8 MB 45 W January 2017
Core i5 7440EQ 4 (4) 2.9 3.6 6 MB
7442EQ 2.1 2.9 25 W
Core i3 7100E 2 (4) 2.9 350–950 3 MB 35 W
7102E 2.1 25 W

Core i (8th gen)

[edit]

Whiskey Lake-U

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1528.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR4-2400 or LPDDR3-2133 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 16 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 3.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 14 nm.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i7 8665UE 4 (8) 1.7 4.4 UHD 620 300–1150 8 MB 15 W April 2019
Core i5 8365UE 1.6 4.1 300–1050 6 MB June 2019
Core i3 8145UE 2 (4) 2.2 3.9 300–1000 4 MB

Core i (9th gen)

[edit]

Coffee Lake-R

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: LGA 1151-2.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR4-2400 RAM. i5 models and up support it at up to 2666 MT/s speeds.
  • All CPU models provide 16 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 3.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 14 nm.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i7 9700E 8 (8) 2.6 4.4 UHD 630 350–1150 12 MB 65 W June 2019
9700TE 1.8 3.8 35 W
Core i5 9500E 6 (6) 3.0 4.2 350–1100 9 MB 65 W
9500TE 2.2 3.6 35 W
Core i3 9100E 4 (4) 3.1 3.7 350–1050 6 MB 65 W
9100TE 2.2 3.2 35 W

Coffee Lake-H (refresh)

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1440.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR4-2666 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 16 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 3.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 14 nm.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i7 9850HE 6 (12) 2.7 4.4 UHD 630 350–1150 9 MB 45 W June 2019
9850HL 1.9 4.1 25 W
Core i3 9100HL 4 (4) 1.6 2.9 350–1100 6 MB

Core i (10th gen)

[edit]

Comet Lake-S

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: LGA 1200.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR4-2666 RAM. i7 models and higher support it at up to 2933 MT/s speeds.
  • All CPU models provide 16 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 3.0 4-lane bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 64 KB (32 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 256 KB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 14 nm.
  • i9-10900E features Thermal Velocity Boost.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i9 10900E 10 (20) 2.8 4.7 UHD 630 350–1200 20 MB 65 W April 2020
10900TE 1.8 4.5 35 W
Core i7 10700E 8 (16) 2.9 350–1150 16 MB 65 W May 2020
10700TE 2.0 4.4 35 W
Core i5 10500E 6 (12) 3.1 4.2 12 MB 65 W April 2020
10500TE 2.3 3.7 35 W
Core i3 10100E 4 (8) 3.2 3.8 350–1100 6 MB 65 W
10100TE 2.3 3.6 35 W

Core i (11th gen)

[edit]

Tiger Lake-UP3

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1449.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR4-3200 or LPDDR4X-3733 RAM. i5 models and up support LPDDR4X at up to 4266 MT/s speed.
  • All CPU models provide 4 lanes of PCIe 4.0, in addition to PCIe 3.0 provided by the on-package PCH.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 3.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 80 KB (48 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 1.25 MB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 10 nm.
  • All models have configurable TDP (cTDP), which can be set from a minimum of 12 W to 28 W. Base clocks shown are at 15 W TDP; they will be different depending on the cTDP setting chosen.
  • -GRE suffix models have a minimum operating temperature of -40°C as opposed to 0°C for the normal models, and also feature "in-band ECC" for memory.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i7 1185GRE 4 (8) 1.8 4.4 Iris Xe
(96 EU)
?–1350 12 MB 15 W September 2020
1185G7E
Core i5 1145GRE 1.5 4.1 Iris Xe
(80 EU)
?–1300 8 MB
1145G7E
Core i3 1115GRE 2 (4) 2.2 3.9 UHD Graphics
(48 EU)
?–1250 6 MB
1115G4E

Tiger Lake-H

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1598.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR4-3200 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 20 lanes of PCIe 4.0, in addition to 24 lanes of PCIe 3.0 provided by the on-package PCH.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 3.0 bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache: 80 KB (48 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache: 1.25 MB per core.
  • Fabrication process: 10 nm.
  • The base clock speed that the CPU runs at corresponds with the configurable TDP (cTDP) setting chosen.
  • Minimum operating temperature: 0°C.
Processor
branding
Model Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Base Turbo Model Clock (MHz)
Core i7 11850HE 8 (16) 2.1–2.6 4.7 UHD Graphics
(32 EU)
350–1350 24 MB 35–45 W August 2021
Core i5 11500HE 6 (12) 4.5 12 MB
Core i3 11100HE 4 (8) 1.9–2.4 4.4 UHD Graphics
(16 EU)
350–1250 8 MB

Core i (12th gen)

[edit]

Alder Lake-S

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: LGA 1700.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR4-3200 or DDR5-4800 RAM
  • All the CPUs provide 16 lanes of PCIe 5.0 and 4 lanes of PCIe 4.0, but support may vary depending on motherboard and chipsets.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 4.0 8-lane bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache:
    • P-cores: 80 KB (48 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
    • E-cores: 96 KB (64 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache:
    • P-cores: 1.25 MB per core.
    • E-cores: 2 MB per E-core cluster (each "cluster" contains four cores).
  • Fabrication process: Intel 7.
  • Turbo Boost version is 2.0.
Processor
branding
Model P-core (performance) E-core (efficiency) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Model Clock (MHz)
Base Turbo Base Turbo
Core i9 12900E 8 (16) 2.3 5.0 8 (8) 1.7 3.8 UHD 770 300–1550 30 MB 65 W January 2022
12900TE 1.1 4.8 1.0 3.6 35 W
Core i7 12700E 2.1 4 (4) 1.6 300–1500 25 MB 65 W
12700TE 1.4 4.6 1.0 3.4 35 W
Core i5 12500E 6 (12) 2.9 4.5 300–1450 18 MB 65 W
12500TE 1.9 4.3 35 W
Core i3 12100E 4 (8) 3.2 4.2 UHD 730 300–1400 12 MB 60 W
12100TE 2.1 4.0 35 W

Alder Lake-U

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1744.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200, LPDDR5-5200 or LPDDR4X-4266 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 8 lanes of PCIe 4.0 and 12 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 4.0 8-lane bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache:
    • P-cores: 80 KB (48 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
    • E-cores: 96 KB (64 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache:
    • P-cores: 1.25 MB per core.
    • E-cores: 2 MB per E-core cluster (each "cluster" contains four cores).
  • Fabrication process: Intel 7.
Processor
branding
Model P-core (performance) E-core (efficiency) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Model Clock (MHz) Base Max.
Turbo
Base Turbo Base Turbo
Core i7 1265UE 2 (4) ? 4.7 8 (8) ? 3.5 Iris Xe
(96 EU)
?–1250 12 MB 15 W 55 W February 2022
Core i5 1245UE ? 4.4 ? 3.3 Iris Xe
(80 EU)
?–1200
Core i3 1215UE ? 4 (4) ? UHD Graphics
(64 EU)
?–1100 10 MB

Alder Lake-P

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1744.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200, LPDDR5-5200 or LPDDR4X-4266 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 8 lanes of PCIe 4.0 and 12 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 4.0 8-lane bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache:
    • P-cores: 80 KB (48 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
    • E-cores: 96 KB (64 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache:
    • P-cores: 1.25 MB per core.
    • E-cores: 2 MB per E-core cluster (each "cluster" contains four cores).
  • Fabrication process: Intel 7.
Processor
branding
Model P-core (performance) E-core (efficiency) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Model Clock (MHz) Base Max.
Turbo
Base Turbo Base Turbo
Core i7 1270PE 4 (8) ? 4.5 8 (8) ? 3.3 Iris Xe
(96 EU)
?–1350 18 MB 28 W 64 W February 2022
Core i5 1250PE ? 4.4 ? 3.2 Iris Xe
(80 EU)
?–1300 12 MB
Core i3 1220PE ? 4.2 4 (4) ? 3.1 UHD Graphics
(48 EU)
?–1250 Q1 2022

Alder Lake-PS

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: LGA 1700. While sharing the same socket as Alder Lake-S and Raptor Lake-S, this revision of LGA 1700 is electrically incompatible with other 12th and 13th generation Intel Core desktop processors.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR5-4800 or DDR4-3200 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 8 lanes of PCIe 4.0 and 12 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 4.0 8-lane bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache:
    • P-cores: 80 KB (48 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
    • E-cores: 96 KB (64 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache:
    • P-cores: 1.25 MB per core.
    • E-cores: 2 MB per E-core cluster (each "cluster" contains four cores).
  • Fabrication process: Intel 7.
Processor
branding
Model P-core (performance) E-core (efficiency) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Model Clock (MHz) Base Max.
Turbo
Base Turbo Base Turbo
Core i7 12800HL 6 (12) 2.4 4.8 8 (8) 1.8 3.7 Iris Xe
(96 EU)
?–1400 24 MB 45 W 65 W Q3 2022
12700HL 2.3 4.7 1.7 3.5
1265UL 2 (4) 1.8 4.8 1.3 2.7 ?–1250 12 MB 15 W 28 W
1255UL 1.7 4.7 1.2 2.6
Core i5 12600HL 4 (8) 2.7 4.5 2.0 3.3 Iris Xe
(80 EU)
?–1400 18 MB 45 W 65 W
12500HL 2.5 1.8
1245UL 2 (4) 1.6 4.4 1.2 2.5 ?–1250 12 MB 15 W 28 W
1235UL 1.3 1.1 ?–1200
Core i3 12300HL 4 (8) 2.0 4 (4) 1.5 3.3 UHD Graphics
(48 EU)
?–1400 45 W 65 W
1215UL 2 (4) 1.2 0.9 2.5 UHD Graphics
(64 EU)
?–1100 10 MB 15 W 28 W

Alder Lake-H

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1744.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200, LPDDR5-5200 or LPDDR4X-4266 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 16 lanes of PCIe 4.0, in addition to 12 lanes of PCIe 3.0 provided by the on-package PCH.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 4.0 8-lane bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache:
    • P-cores: 80 KB (48 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
    • E-cores: 96 KB (64 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache:
    • P-cores: 1.25 MB per core.
    • E-cores: 2 MB per E-core cluster (each "cluster" contains four cores).
  • Fabrication process: Intel 7.
Processor
branding
Model P-core (performance) E-core (efficiency) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Model Clock (MHz) Base Max.
Turbo
Base Turbo Base Turbo
Core i7 12800HE 6 (12) 2.4 4.6 8 (8) 1.8 3.5 Iris Xe
(96 EU)
?–1350 24 MB 45 W 115 W January 2022
Core i5 12600HE 4 (8) 2.5 4.5 3.3 Iris Xe
(80 EU)
?–1300 18 MB
Core i3 12300HE 1.9 4.3 4 (4) 1.5 UHD Graphics
(48 EU)
?–1150 12 MB

Core i (13th gen)

[edit]

Raptor Lake-S

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: LGA 1700.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR4-3200 or DDR5-5600 RAM.
  • All the CPUs provide 16 lanes of PCIe 5.0 and 4 lanes of PCIe 4.0, but support may vary depending on motherboard and chipsets.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 4.0 8-lane bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache:
    • P-cores: 80 KB (48 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
    • E-cores: 96 KB (64 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache:
    • P-cores: 2 MB per core on i7 and above models, 1.25 MB per core on i5 and below models.
    • E-cores: 4 MB per E-core cluster on i7 and above models, 2 MB per cluster on i5 and below models (each "cluster" contains four cores).
  • Fabrication process: Intel 7.
  • Turbo Boost version is 2.0.
Processor
branding
Model P-core (performance) E-core (efficiency) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Model Clock (MHz)
Base Turbo Base Turbo
Core i9 13900E 8 (16) 1.8 5.2 16 (16) 1.3 4.0 UHD 770 300–1650 36 MB 65 W January 2023
13900TE 1.0 5.0 0.8 3.9 35 W
Core i7 13700E 1.9 5.1 8 (8) 1.3 300–1600 30 MB 65 W
13700TE 1.1 4.8 0.8 3.6 35 W
Core i5 13500E 6 (12) 2.4 4.6 1.5 3.3 300–1550 24 MB 65 W
13500TE 1.3 4.5 1.1 3.1 35 W
13400E 2.4 4.6 4 (4) 1.5 3.3 20 MB 65 W
Core i3 13100E 4 (8) 3.3 4.4 UHD 730 300–1500 12 MB 60 W
13100TE 2.4 4.1 35 W

Raptor Lake-U

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1744.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR5-6400 or LPDDR4X-4266 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 8 lanes of PCIe 4.0 and 12 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 4.0 8-lane bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache:
    • P-cores: 80 KB (48 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
    • E-cores: 96 KB (64 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache:
    • P-cores: 2 MB per core.
    • E-cores: 4 MB per E-core cluster (each "cluster" contains four cores).
  • Fabrication process: Intel 7.
Processor
branding
Model P-core (performance) E-core (efficiency) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Model Clock (MHz) Base Max.
Turbo
Base Turbo Base Turbo
Core i7 1365UE 2 (4) 1.7 4.9 8 (8) 1.3 3.7 Iris Xe
(96 EU)
?–1300 12 MB 15 W 55 W January 2023
Core i5 1345UE 1.4 4.6 1.2 3.4 Iris Xe
(80 EU)
?–1250
1335UE 1.3 4.5 0.9 3.3
Core i3 1315UE 1.2 4 (4) UHD Graphics
(64 EU)
?–1200 10 MB

Raptor Lake-P

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1744.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR5-6400 or LPDDR4X-4266 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 8 lanes of PCIe 4.0 and 12 lanes of PCIe 3.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 4.0 8-lane bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache:
    • P-cores: 80 KB (48 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
    • E-cores: 96 KB (64 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache:
    • P-cores: 2 MB per core.
    • E-cores: 4 MB per E-core cluster (each "cluster" contains four cores).
  • Fabrication process: Intel 7.
Processor
branding
Model P-core (performance) E-core (efficiency) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Model Clock (MHz) Base Max.
Turbo
Base Turbo Base Turbo
Core i7 1370PE 6 (12) 1.9 4.8 8 (8) ? 3.7 Iris Xe
(96 EU)
?–1400 24 MB 28 W 64 W January 2023
Core i5 1350PE 4 (8) 1.8 4.6 ? 3.4 Iris Xe
(80 EU)
12 MB
1340PE 4.5 ? 3.3 ?–1350
Core i3 1320PE 1.7 4 (4) ? UHD Graphics
(48 EU)
?–1200

Raptor Lake-H

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: BGA 1744.
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR5-6400 or LPDDR4X-4266 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 8 lanes of PCIe 5.0 and 8 lanes of PCIe 4.0, in addition to 12 lanes of PCIe 3.0 provided by the on-package PCH.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 4.0 8-lane bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • L1 cache:
    • P-cores: 80 KB (48 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
    • E-cores: 96 KB (64 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache:
    • P-cores: 2 MB per core.
    • E-cores: 4 MB per E-core cluster (each "cluster" contains four cores).
  • Fabrication process: Intel 7.
Processor
branding
Model P-core (performance) E-core (efficiency) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Model Clock (MHz) Base Max.
Turbo
Base Turbo Base Turbo
Core i7 13800HE 6 (12) 2.5 5.0 8 (8) 1.8 4.0 Iris Xe
(96 EU)
?–1400 24 MB 45 W 115 W January 2023
Core i5 13600HE 4 (8) 2.7 4.8 2.1 3.6 Iris Xe
(80 EU)
18 MB
Core i3 13300HE 2.1 4.6 4 (4) 1.9 3.4 UHD Graphics
(48 EU)
?–1300 12 MB

Core / Core Ultra 3/5/7/9 (Series 1)

[edit]

Meteor Lake-PS

[edit]

Common features:

  • Socket: LGA 1851 (electrically incompatible with the socket used by non-embedded processors such as Arrow Lake-S).
  • All the CPUs support dual-channel DDR5-5600 RAM.
  • All CPU models provide 20 lanes of PCIe 4.0.
  • All CPUs feature a DMI 4.0 8-lane bus to the chipset (PCH).
  • Includes integrated graphics based on Alchemist architecture.
  • L1 cache:
    • P-cores: 112 KB (48 KB data + 64 KB instructions) per core.
    • E-cores: 96 KB (64 KB data + 32 KB instructions) per core.
  • L2 cache:
    • P-cores: 2 MB per core.
    • E-cores: 2 MB per E-core cluster (each "cluster" contains four cores).
  • All processor models also feature 2× "LP E-Cores" which are clocked at 0.7 GHz base, 2.1 GHz boost (2.5 GHz on HL-suffix models) and have 2 MB of L2 cache.
  • Fabrication process: Intel 4 (compute tile).
  • Configurable TDP (cTDP) of 12–28 W is featured on UL-suffix models, and 20–65 W on HL-suffix models.
Processor
branding
Model P-core (performance) E-core (efficiency) Integrated GPU Smart
Cache
TDP Release
date
Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Cores
(Threads)
Clock rate (GHz) Model Clock (MHz) Base Max.
Turbo
Base Turbo Base Turbo
Core Ultra 7 165HL 6 (12) 1.4 5.0 8 (8) 0.9 3.8 Intel Arc
(8 Xe-cores)
?–2300 24 MB 45 W 115 W April 2024
155HL 4.8 ?–2250
165UL 2 (4) 1.7 4.9 1.2 Intel Graphics
(4 Xe-cores)
?–2000 12 MB 15 W 57 W
155UL 4.8 ?–1950
Core Ultra 5 135HL 4 (8) 4.6 1.2 3.6 Intel Arc
(8 Xe-cores)
?–2200 18 MB 45 W 115 W
125HL 1.2 4.5 0.7 Intel Arc
(7 Xe-cores)
135UL 2 (4) 1.6 4.4 1.1 Intel Graphics
(4 Xe-cores)
?–1900 12 MB 15 W 57 W
125UL 1.3 4.3 0.8 ?–1850
Core Ultra 3 105UL 1.5 4.2 4 (4) 1.0 3.5 Intel Graphics
(3 Xe-cores)
?–1800 10 MB

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The list of Intel Core processors is a comprehensive catalog of x86-64 central processing units (CPUs) developed by Intel Corporation under the Core brand, Intel's flagship line for consumer, business, workstation, and enthusiast computing platforms including desktops, laptops, and embedded systems.[1] Introduced in 2006 as a successor to the Pentium series, the Core family emphasizes multi-core processing, power efficiency, and integrated features such as graphics and, in recent models, neural processing units (NPUs) for AI acceleration.[2] Processors in this lineup are segmented by performance tiers—Core i3 for entry-level tasks, Core i5 for mainstream use, Core i7 for high-performance workloads, and Core i9 for demanding applications like gaming and content creation—with naming conventions incorporating generation numbers and suffixes indicating features like unlocked multipliers or integrated graphics.[3] The Core brand originated with mobile-focused models such as the Core Duo (launched January 2006, based on the Yonah microarchitecture) and Core Solo, followed shortly by the desktop-oriented Core 2 Duo in July 2006 and Core 2 Quad in January 2007, initially on a 65 nm process and later on 45 nm for improved multitasking and efficiency.[2][4] This marked a pivotal shift from single-core dominance, enabling broader adoption in personal computing. By 2008, the first numbered generation arrived with the Core i7 series on the Nehalem microarchitecture, supporting hyper-threading, integrated memory controllers, and up to eight cores in high-end variants.[2] Subsequent generations built on this foundation, with the 2nd generation (Sandy Bridge, 2011) enhancing integrated graphics via Intel HD, the 3rd (Ivy Bridge, 2012) refining 22 nm fabrication, and later iterations like the 6th (Skylake, 2015) and 7th (Kaby Lake, 2016) optimizing for 4K video and thinner laptops.[2] The 12th generation (Alder Lake, 2021) introduced a hybrid architecture combining performance (P-cores) and efficiency (E-cores) for better power management, a design refined in the 13th (Raptor Lake, 2022) and 14th (Raptor Lake Refresh, 2023) generations with higher core counts and faster clocks.[5] In a rebranding effort starting in 2023, Intel launched the Core Ultra series to highlight AI integration: Series 1 (Meteor Lake, late 2023) debuted with dedicated NPUs for on-device AI tasks like image generation and noise cancellation in mobile platforms.[6] Series 2 followed in 2024, encompassing mobile Lunar Lake processors for ultrabooks and desktop Arrow Lake models (launched October 2024) with up to 24 cores, improved Arc graphics, and enhanced AI performance for productivity and creative workflows.[7] In January 2026, Intel announced the Core Ultra Series 3 (Panther Lake) processors, the first built on the Intel 18A process node, featuring hybrid architectures with up to 16 cores in high-end variants, integrated Intel Arc graphics, and NPUs delivering up to 50 TOPS for AI workloads.[8] As of March 2026, older Intel Core i5 processors with 4 cores and a 2.4 GHz base clock (such as models like the i5-1135G7 from the 11th generation or similar earlier generations) are outdated and no longer relevant for modern use. These processors are limited to basic tasks (web browsing, light office work) but struggle with modern gaming, multitasking, content creation, or demanding applications. In contrast, current Intel Core i5 processors (including equivalent models in the Core Ultra series such as Core Ultra 5) feature hybrid architectures with 6+ cores (P-cores and E-cores), higher base/turbo clocks (e.g., 2.5+ GHz base), and advanced features including AI acceleration via NPUs.[1][9] The Core lineup continues to evolve, supporting Windows, Linux, and specialized ecosystems while prioritizing sustainability through advanced manufacturing nodes like Intel 4, Intel 3, and Intel 18A.[6] This encyclopedic list organizes entries chronologically by generation, microarchitecture, release date, core specifications, and target markets to facilitate comparison and historical reference.

Introduction

Overview of Intel Core Processor Line

The Intel Core processor family originated in January 2006 with the launch of the mobile-only Yonah processors, which succeeded the Pentium M series by delivering enhanced power efficiency and performance tailored for laptops.[10] This marked Intel's shift toward a unified branding for its consumer-oriented x86 CPUs, emphasizing balanced architecture over the power-hungry Pentium 4 designs. The lineup quickly expanded in July 2006 with the Core 2 series, including desktop variants like Conroe, which introduced 64-bit support and improved per-core efficiency; this family persisted through 2010, incorporating quad-core options and serving as the foundation for mainstream computing.[10] In November 2008, Intel debuted the Core i branding via the Nehalem architecture, encompassing the first Core i3, i5, and i7 models with integrated memory controllers and the revival of Hyper-Threading technology for better multithreaded performance.[10] The series evolved further, reaching the 12th generation (Alder Lake) in late 2021, which pioneered hybrid core designs blending high-performance "P-cores" with efficient "E-cores" to optimize multitasking and battery life.[10] By December 2023, Intel transitioned to the Core Ultra branding, focusing on AI acceleration through integrated Neural Processing Units (NPUs) in designs like Meteor Lake. In October 2025, Intel announced the Core Ultra Series 3 processors, featuring enhanced performance with up to a 50% increase in multi-thread capabilities and built on the new Intel 18A manufacturing process for future mobile and desktop platforms.[11][12] Intel categorizes Core processors by form factor to address diverse computing needs. Desktop models target high-performance consumer and workstation environments, offering unlocked variants for overclocking and robust thermal headroom.[3] Mobile processors power laptops and ultrabooks, differentiated by power envelopes: the 15W U-series for slim, always-connected devices emphasizing efficiency; the 28W H-series for demanding tasks like content creation; and the ultra-low 9W Y-series for fanless, extended-battery portables.[3] Embedded variants extend to industrial and IoT applications, providing extended lifecycle support, rugged reliability, and customization for specialized systems like automation controls.[3] Significant milestones underscore the Core family's progression. The shift to quad-core processing arrived in 2007 with the Core 2 Quad Q6600 (Kentsfield), enabling superior multitasking for emerging multimedia workloads.[13] Integrated graphics debuted in 2010 via the Clarkdale and Arrandale processors, embedding Intel HD Graphics to streamline system design and reduce reliance on discrete GPUs.[14] Hyper-Threading, previously phased out, was revived in 2008 with Nehalem to boost thread-level parallelism without added power draw. The 2023 Core Ultra introduction integrated NPUs for on-device AI processing, enhancing features like real-time video effects and machine learning inference.[11] The Core line has dominated the x86 consumer CPU market, commanding about 75% unit share as of Q3 2025, particularly in desktops where it holds 67%.[15] However, it faces intensifying rivalry from AMD's Ryzen processors, which have eroded Intel's lead to a 2:1 sales ratio in desktops from over 9:1 earlier in the decade, driven by competitive pricing and multi-core efficiency.[15]

Naming and Identification Conventions

Intel Core processors employ a structured naming convention that combines prefixes for performance tiers, numeric codes for generations and relative performance, and suffixes to indicate features, power profiles, and form factors. This system allows users to quickly identify key attributes such as target market segment, technological generation, and specific capabilities like overclocking potential or integrated graphics presence. The conventions have evolved over time, with the modern scheme originating from the transition from the Core 2 branding to the tiered Core i nomenclature introduced with the first-generation Core i7 processors in 2008.[16] Performance tiers are denoted by the prefix in the processor name, categorizing offerings by intended use and capability level. The Core i series includes i3 for entry-level tasks, i5 for mainstream productivity and light content creation, i7 for advanced multitasking and professional workloads, and i9 for enthusiast and high-end computing demands. From 2015 to 2019, the Core m prefix targeted ultra-low-power, fanless mobile devices such as tablets and 2-in-1 laptops, emphasizing efficiency over peak performance. Starting in 2023, the Core Ultra series replaced the i prefix for mobile and embedded variants, using numeric tiers—Ultra 3 for basic, Ultra 5 for everyday, Ultra 7 for performance, and Ultra 9 for premium applications—while desktop models also adopt the Core Ultra branding starting with Series 2, as in Core Ultra 9 285K.[3][17][18][19] Generations are indicated by the initial digits in the model number, providing a clear marker of architectural advancements and release timeline. For Core i processors, the generation corresponds to the one- or two-digit number immediately following the tier prefix, such as 13 in i7-13700K for the 13th generation or 14 in i9-14900K for the 14th generation. In the Core Ultra lineup, generations are specified via a series identifier in the SKU: Series 1 (e.g., 1xxx models based on Meteor Lake), Series 2 (e.g., 2xxx models from Arrow Lake or Lunar Lake architectures), and Series 3 (e.g., 3xxx models, announced October 2025). Subsequent digits in the model number reflect relative performance within the tier and generation, with higher values generally indicating superior clock speeds, core counts, or cache sizes.[20][19][12] Suffixes appended to the model number denote specific features, power envelopes, and platform compatibility, aiding in selection for particular use cases. The following table summarizes common suffixes across Intel Core processors:
SuffixDescriptionExample Use Case
KUnlocked multiplier for overclockingDesktop enthusiasts (e.g., i9-13900K)[17]
FNo integrated GPU; requires discrete graphicsBudget desktops (e.g., i5-13400F)[17]
TLow-power variant for reduced thermal outputEnergy-efficient desktops (e.g., i7-13700T)[17]
H/HXHigh-performance for mobile; HX for extreme multi-coreGaming laptops and workstations (e.g., i9-14900HX)[17]
U/PUltra-low to low-power for mobile; P for thin laptopsUltrabooks and portables (e.g., i5-1335U)[17]
YExtremely low power for fanless devicesTablets and convertibles (e.g., m3-8100Y)[17]
SDesktop-optimizedStandard desktop builds (implied in many models)[17]
EEmbedded applicationsIndustrial and fixed systems (e.g., i7-13700E)[17]
VVariable power for adaptive efficiency (Ultra mobile)Modern thin clients (e.g., Ultra 7 258V)[19]
Additional identifiers beyond the core name provide further specification of hardware attributes. Core counts are often highlighted in marketing or specs (e.g., 6-core i5 for balanced multi-threading), while cache size (e.g., 24MB L3) and TDP (thermal design power, measured in watts like 125W for standard desktop) detail thermal and efficiency profiles. Manufacturing process nodes, such as 14nm or Intel 7, indicate fabrication technology, and socket types like LGA 1700 (compatible with 12th to 14th generation desktops) specify motherboard compatibility. These details are typically found in product specifications rather than the name itself but are essential for complete identification.[3] Specialized series extend the naming for niche applications. The N-series focuses on efficiency for entry-level mobile and desktop systems, as seen in Alder Lake-N models like the Processor N100, prioritizing power savings over raw speed. The X-series (and XE variants) targets high-core-count desktop workstations, offering unlocked designs for extreme performance, exemplified by the i9-10980XE with 18 cores for content creation and simulation tasks.[3][17]

Desktop Processors

Core 2 Processors

The Intel Core 2 desktop processors, introduced in July 2006 as successors to the Pentium D series, brought the Core microarchitecture to desktop platforms, emphasizing dual- and quad-core performance with improved efficiency over NetBurst designs. Fabricated on 65 nm (Conroe/Allendale for dual-core, Kentsfield for quad-core), these processors used Socket LGA 775, supported DDR2-800/1066 memory, and FSB interfaces at 800-1066 MT/s. Standard TDP was 65 W, with extreme editions up to 130 W. Key features included SSE4.1 in later 45 nm variants (Wolfdale/Yorkfield, launched 2007-2008), Intel 64, and XD bit for security.[21][22] The initial Conroe lineup featured dual-core Core 2 Duo models at clock speeds from 1.60 GHz to 2.67 GHz, with 2-4 MB L2 cache. Quad-core Core 2 Quad (Kentsfield) followed in January 2007, combining two Conroe dies for up to 2.67 GHz and 8 MB cache. The 45 nm Penryn-based Wolfdale (dual-core) and Yorkfield (quad-core) in 2008 added SSE4.1 and higher clocks up to 3.33 GHz, reducing power to 95 W for quads while supporting DDR3 in some. Extreme editions like QX6850 (quad-core, 2.67 GHz unlocked, 130 W) targeted enthusiasts.[23]
Model SeriesExample ModelsClock Speed (GHz)Cores/ThreadsL2 CacheFSB (MT/s)TDP (W)Launch Date
E2xxx/E4xxx/E6xxx (Conroe)E6300, E6600, E67001.86–2.672/22 MB800–106665Jul 2006
Q6xxx (Kentsfield)Q6600, Q67002.40–2.674/48 MB106695–130Jan 2007
E8xxx (Wolfdale)E8400, E86003.00–3.332/26 MB133365Jan 2008
Q9xxx (Yorkfield)Q9000, Q95502.50–3.004/412 MB133395–136Mar 2008
QX6xxx/QX9xxx (XE)QX6700, QX97702.67–3.334/48–12 MB1333130–136Jul 2007–Aug 2008
These processors powered mainstream desktops and workstations, with unlocked extreme models enabling overclocking.[23]

First Generation Core i Processors

The first-generation Intel Core i desktop processors, based on the Nehalem microarchitecture, launched in November 2008, introducing integrated memory controllers, Hyper-Threading (HT), and QPI interconnect for desktops. Targeted at high-performance computing, they used Socket LGA 1366 (Bloomfield/Gulftown for i7 Extreme) or LGA 1156 (Lynnfield for i5/i7, Clarkdale for i3/i5 with graphics). Supported triple-channel DDR3-1066/1333 up to 24 GB, with TDP 73-130 W. Key enhancements included Turbo Boost for dynamic overclocking up to 3.33 GHz and up to 12 MB L3 cache. Integrated graphics appeared in Clarkdale (January 2010, 32 nm+45 nm dual-die). No i3 in initial Bloomfield; i3 debuted in Clarkdale.[24][25] Bloomfield i7 models featured quad-core (eight threads with HT) at 45 nm, for extreme desktops. Lynnfield expanded to i5 quad-core and i7 dual/quad-core without HT on i5. Clarkdale added dual-core i3/i5 with HT and Intel HD Graphics.
TierSeriesExample ModelsBase Clock (GHz)Turbo (GHz)CacheTDP (W)
Core i7i7-9xx (Bloomfield)i7-920, i7-965 Extreme2.66-3.20up to 3.338 MB130
Core i5i5-7xx (Lynnfield)i5-7502.66up to 3.468 MB95
Core i7i7-8xx (Lynnfield)i7-860, i7-8702.80-2.93up to 3.46-3.608 MB95
Core i3i3-5xx (Clarkdale)i3-530, i3-5402.93-3.07N/A4 MB73
Core i5i5-6xx (Clarkdale)i5-661, i5-6703.06-3.47up to 3.60-3.734 MB73
All supported PCIe 2.0 x16 for discrete graphics. Gulftown (March 2010) added six-core i7-980X Extreme (32 nm, 130 W TDP).[24]

Second Generation Core i Processors

The second-generation Intel Core i desktop processors, codenamed Sandy Bridge, launched in January 2011 on a 32 nm process, enhancing the Nehalem architecture with AVX instructions, integrated graphics on all models, and Quick Sync for video acceleration. Used Socket LGA 1155, dual-channel DDR3-1333 up to 32 GB, TDP 35-95 W. Featured up to quad-core with HT (eight threads), Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 3.9 GHz, and Intel HD Graphics 2000/3000 (up to 12 EUs).[26] Lineup included dual-core i3, quad-core i5/i7. Unlocked "K" suffixes for overclocking (e.g., i7-2600K).
ModelCores/ThreadsBase FrequencyCacheTDPGraphics Max Freq.Launch
i3-21002/43.10 GHz3 MB65 W1.10 GHzQ1'11
i5-24004/43.10 GHz6 MB95 W1.10 GHzQ1'11
i7-2600K4/83.40 GHz8 MB95 W1.35 GHzQ1'11
i7-2700K4/83.50 GHz8 MB95 W1.40 GHzQ1'11
Supported PCIe 3.0 x16.[26]

Third Generation Core i Processors

The third-generation Intel Core i desktop processors, Ivy Bridge, launched in April 2012 on 22 nm with 3D Tri-Gate transistors for 20% efficiency gains. Socket LGA 1155 compatible, DDR3-1600 support, TDP 35-77 W. Integrated HD Graphics 2500/4000 with DirectX 11, up to quad-core/8 threads, Turbo up to 3.9 GHz. "K" unlocked models for overclocking.[27]
SeriesCore/Thread CountCacheBase/Turbo Freq. (GHz)TDP (W)Graphics
i32/43 MB3.1–3.4 / N/A65HD 2500
i54/46 MB3.2–3.7 / 3.4–3.965–77HD 4000
i74/88 MB3.1–3.9 / 3.4–4.077HD 4000
PCIe 3.0 standard.[27]

Fourth Generation Core i Processors

The fourth-generation Intel Core i desktop processors, Haswell, launched in June 2013 on 22 nm, focusing on power efficiency with FIVR and low-power states. Socket LGA 1150, DDR3-1600, TDP 35-88 W. HD Graphics 4600/Iris Pro 5200, up to quad-core/8 threads, Turbo up to 4.0 GHz. Unlocked K/KF models.[28] Representative: i7-4770K (quad-core, 3.5 GHz base, 3.9 GHz turbo, 8 MB cache, 84 W TDP, HD 4600).

Fifth Generation Core i Processors

The fifth-generation Intel Core i desktop processors, Broadwell, launched in June 2015 on 14 nm, primarily unlocked "K" models for enthusiasts. Socket LGA 1150, DDR3-1600, TDP 65-88 W. Limited mainstream adoption; focused on Iris Pro 6200 graphics with eDRAM in some (e.g., i5-5675C, quad-core, 3.1 GHz base, 3.6 GHz turbo, 6 MB cache, 65 W). Up to quad-core/8 threads.[29]
SeriesTDPCore/Thread CountExample ModelsGraphicsLaunch
Broadwell-K88 W4/8i7-5775CIris Pro 6200 (eDRAM)Q2 2015

Sixth Generation Core i Processors

The sixth-generation Intel Core i desktop processors, Skylake, launched in August 2015 on 14 nm, introducing DDR4-2133 support, Socket LGA 1151, TDP 35-91 W. HD Graphics 530/Iris 540/570, up to quad-core/8 threads, Turbo up to 4.2 GHz. Speed Shift for faster power management.[30]
SeriesTDPCore Count/ThreadsExample ModelsGraphicsRelease Date
Skylake-S65-91 Wi3: 2/4; i5: 4/4; i7: 4/8i3-6100, i5-6600K, i7-6700KHD 530, Iris 540Aug 2015

Seventh Generation Core i Processors

The seventh-generation Intel Core i desktop processors, Kaby Lake, launched in January 2017 on optimized 14 nm, with DDR4-2400, Socket LGA 1151, TDP 35-91 W. HD Graphics 610/630, up to quad-core/8 threads, Turbo up to 4.2 GHz. Optane support, USB 3.1 Gen 2.[31]
SeriesTDPCore Count & ThreadsRepresentative ModelsBase/Turbo Freq. (GHz)Graphics
Kaby Lake-S65-91 Wi3: 2/4; i5: 4/4; i7: 4/8i3-7100, i5-7600K, i7-7700K3.6–4.2 / 4.0–4.2HD 610/630

Eighth Generation Core i Processors

The eighth-generation Intel Core i desktop processors, Coffee Lake, launched in October 2017 on 14 nm++, introducing hexa-core mainstream (i5/i7 up to 6/12 threads), Socket LGA 1151 (300-series chipset), DDR4-2666, TDP 65-95 W. UHD Graphics 630, Turbo up to 4.3 GHz.[32]
SeriesCodenameTDPCore/Thread Count (i3/i5/i7)Example ModelsLaunch
Coffee Lake-SCoffee Lake65-95 W4/4 / 6/6 / 6/12i3-8100, i5-8600K, i7-8700KOct 2017
i9 debuted in 9th gen desktop.

Ninth Generation Core i Processors

The ninth-generation Intel Core i desktop processors, Coffee Lake Refresh, launched in October 2018 on 14 nm++, with up to 8-core i9 (16 threads), Socket LGA 1151, DDR4-2666, TDP 65-95 W. UHD 630 graphics, Turbo up to 5.0 GHz on i9.[33]
ModelCores/ThreadsBase FrequencyMax Turbo FrequencyCacheTDPGraphics
i9-9900K8/163.6 GHz5.0 GHz16 MB95 WUHD 630
i7-9700K8/83.6 GHz4.9 GHz12 MB95 WUHD 630

Tenth Generation Core i Processors

The tenth-generation Intel Core i desktop processors, Comet Lake, launched in May 2020 on 14 nm, with up to 10-core i9 (20 threads), Socket LGA 1200, DDR4-2933, TDP 65-125 W. UHD 630/750 graphics, Turbo up to 5.3 GHz. PCIe 3.0.[34] Representative: i9-10900K (10/20, 3.7 GHz base, 5.3 GHz turbo, 20 MB cache, 125 W).

Eleventh Generation Core i Processors

The eleventh-generation Intel Core i desktop processors, Rocket Lake, launched in March 2021 on 14 nm, with Cypress Cove cores for IPC gains, up to 8-core i9 (16 threads), Socket LGA 1200, DDR4-3200, TDP 65-125 W. UHD 750 graphics (32 EUs), Turbo up to 5.3 GHz, PCIe 4.0.[35]
SeriesTDPCore/Thread ExamplesMax Turbo FrequencyGraphicsLaunch Date
Rocket Lake-S65-125 Wi5: 6C/12T; i7: 8C/16T; i9: 8C/16TUp to 5.3 GHzUHD 750 (32 EU)Mar 2021

Twelfth Generation Core i Processors

The twelfth-generation Intel Core i desktop processors, Alder Lake, launched in November 2021, introducing hybrid P-core (Golden Cove)/E-core (Gracemont) architecture, up to 16 cores/24 threads (i9), Socket LGA 1700, DDR4-3200/DDR5-4800, TDP 35-125 W (up to 241 W turbo). Iris Xe graphics (up to 32 EUs), PCIe 5.0/4.0.[36][37]
SeriesTDP (Base)Core Count Range (P+E)Example ModelsLaunch
Alder Lake-S65-125 W6-16 (0-8P + 0-8E)i5-12600K (6P+0E), i9-12900K (8P+8E)Nov 2021

Thirteenth Generation Core i Processors

The thirteenth generation Intel Core i processors for mobile platforms, known under the Raptor Lake codename, represent an evolution of the hybrid architecture introduced in the prior generation, featuring enhanced performance through additional efficient cores and higher clock speeds while maintaining power efficiency for laptops. Announced on January 3, 2023, these processors target a range of mobile devices from ultrabooks to high-performance gaming and workstation laptops, with thermal design power (TDP) configurations spanning 15W to 55W base and up to 157W turbo.[38] Key architectural improvements include Raptor Cove performance cores, which offer up to 15% higher instructions per cycle compared to the previous Golden Cove design, paired with Gracemont efficient cores for better multithreaded efficiency. The lineup is segmented into several series optimized for different power envelopes and use cases: Raptor Lake-U for low-power ultrathin devices at 15W base TDP (with turbo up to 55W), primarily featuring Core i3 models like the Core i3-1315U with 6 cores (2 performance cores + 4 efficient cores) and 8 threads, base clock 1.2 GHz (P-cores), up to turbo 4.5 GHz (P-cores) and 3.3 GHz (E-cores), 10 MB L3 cache, TDP 15W base (up to 55W turbo), integrated Intel UHD Graphics (64 EUs, up to 1.25 GHz), support for DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR5-5200 memory; this processor powers budget-friendly thin and light laptops such as Acer Aspire 3 models with the "1315U" designation (and Aspire Go 15 in some markets), suitable for everyday tasks, light productivity, and basic multitasking; Raptor Lake-P at 28W base (turbo up to 64W), covering Core i5 to i7 such as the i7-1370P with 14 cores (6P + 8E), released in January 2023; Raptor Lake-H at 45W base (turbo up to 115W) for mainstream performance laptops, including i7-13700H with 14 cores (6P + 8E); Raptor Lake-PX, a variant bridging P and H with configurable 28-55W TDP for professional applications, supporting up to 12-14 cores in configurations like 4P + 8E; and Raptor Lake-HX at 55W+ base (turbo up to 157W) for high-end gaming and content creation, highlighted by the i9-13980HX with 24 cores (8P + 16E) and a maximum turbo frequency of 5.6 GHz.[39][40] These processors incorporate an improved precursor to dedicated neural processing units through the Gaussian & Neural Accelerator 3.0 (GNA 3.0), enabling low-power AI workloads such as noise suppression and speech recognition, alongside Intel Thread Director for optimized core scheduling in the hybrid setup. Model ranges vary by series, with Core i3 offering 6-8 cores (typically 2P + 4-6E for balanced efficiency), Core i5 providing 10-12 cores (2-4P + 8E), Core i7 delivering 14-16 cores (6P + 8E in most cases, up to 20 in HX variants like i7-13850HX with 8P + 12E), and Core i9 reaching 24 cores exclusively in HX models (8P + 16E).[41] Overall TDPs range from 9W in select low-end U configurations to 55W+, supporting DDR5-5200 memory and PCIe 5.0 for enhanced connectivity and graphics performance via integrated Intel Iris Xe or UHD Graphics.
SeriesBase TDPTarget ModelsExample Core ConfigurationMax Turbo FrequencyRelease

Fourteenth Generation Core i Processors

The fourteenth-generation Intel Core i desktop processors, Raptor Lake Refresh, launched in October 2023, with higher clocks on same hybrid architecture, up to 24 cores/32 threads (i9), Socket LGA 1700, DDR5-5600, TDP 35-125 W (up to 253 W turbo). UHD 770 graphics. As of November 2025, remains current non-Ultra desktop.[42]
ModelCores (P+E)ThreadsBase Clock (GHz)Max Turbo P-core (GHz)Cache (MB)TDP (Base/Max)
i9-14900K24 (8+16)323.26.036125 W / 253 W
i7-14700K20 (8+12)283.45.633125 W / 253 W
In multi-threaded workloads, the i9-14900K outperforms the i7-14700K by approximately 10-20%, such as in Cinebench multi-core, Blender rendering, Handbrake encoding, and code compilation, due to its additional efficiency cores.[43]

Core Ultra Series 2 Processors

The Intel Core Ultra Series 2 desktop processors (Arrow Lake-S), launched in October 2024, emphasize AI with NPU (up to 48 TOPS), Lion Cove P-cores/Skymont E-cores, up to 24 cores/24 threads (no HT on E-cores), Socket LGA 1851, DDR5-6400, TDP 35-125 W (up to 250 W turbo). Intel Arc graphics (Xe2, up to 4 Xe-cores), PCIe 5.0. As of November 2025, targets AI-accelerated desktops.[44]
SeriesModel ExampleCores (P+E)Max Turbo (GHz)TDP (W)GraphicsNPU (TOPS)Launch
200S (Arrow Lake)Ultra 9 285K8+165.7125Arc (Xe2)48Oct 2024
200S (Arrow Lake)Ultra 7 265K8+125.5125Arc (Xe2)48Oct 2024

Mobile Processors

Core Processors

The Intel Core processors, introduced in January 2006, marked the company's first branded mobile CPU lineup under the Core name, succeeding the Pentium M series and building on its enhanced Pentium M architecture for improved power efficiency in laptops.[45] These processors were exclusively designed for mobile applications, emphasizing dual-core performance for mainstream use and single-core options for lower-end systems.[46] Based on the Yonah codename and fabricated on a 65 nm process with 151 million transistors, the Core processors featured two cores in the Duo variants and one in the Solo variants, without support for quad-core configurations.[47] They included 2 MB of shared L2 cache, a front-side bus (FSB) operating at 667 MHz, and introduced SSE3 instructions for enhanced SIMD performance, along with support for DDR2 memory via the accompanying Napa platform.[48] Thermal design power (TDP) ranged from 5.5 W in ultra-low voltage models to 31 W in standard voltage ones, enabling better battery life compared to prior generations while handling multitasking workloads.[45] The Core Duo series encompassed dual-core models in the T2xxx range, such as the T2300 (1.66 GHz), T2400 (1.83 GHz), T2500 (2.00 GHz), T2600 (2.17 GHz), and T2700 (2.33 GHz), targeted at performance-oriented laptops with 27-31 W TDP.[22] Complementing these, the low-end Core Solo series offered single-core variants, including the T1xxx models like the T1300 (1.66 GHz) and T1400 (1.83 GHz) at 27 W TDP, as well as ultra-low voltage U1xxx options such as the U1300 (1.06 GHz), U1400 (1.20 GHz), and U1500 (1.33 GHz) at 5.5 W TDP for thin-and-light devices.[49] This lineup provided a balanced entry into multi-core mobile computing, prioritizing efficiency over raw speed.

Core 2 Processors

The Intel Core 2 mobile processors, introduced as the successor to the Yonah-based designs, brought the Core microarchitecture to laptop platforms, emphasizing dual-core performance with improved power efficiency for mobile computing. Launched in July 2006, these processors targeted standard-voltage, low-voltage, and ultra-low-voltage applications, supporting DDR2 memory and front-side bus (FSB) interfaces at speeds of 667 or 800 MT/s.[50][51] The initial Merom family, fabricated on a 65 nm process, featured dual-core configurations with shared L2 caches of 2 MB or 4 MB, operating at clock speeds from 1.06 GHz to 2.33 GHz. Models in the T5xxx and T7xxx series, such as the T5500 (1.66 GHz, 667 MT/s FSB) and T7600 (2.33 GHz, 800 MT/s FSB), delivered thermal design power (TDP) ratings of 35 W for standard-voltage variants, while low-voltage L-series (e.g., L7200 at 1.33 GHz, 17 W TDP) and ultra-low-voltage U-series (e.g., U2200 at 1.20 GHz, 5.5 W TDP) catered to thinner laptops and small form factors. Key enhancements included SSSE3 instructions for multimedia acceleration, Intel 64 architecture, and Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology for dynamic power management.[51][52]
Model SeriesExample ModelsClock Speed (GHz)Cores/ThreadsL2 CacheFSB (MT/s)TDP (W)Launch Date
T5xxx (SV)T5500, T56001.66–1.832/22 MB66735Jul 2006
T7xxx (SV)T7200, T7400, T76002.00–2.332/24 MB80035Jul 2006
L7xxx (LV)L7200, L74001.33–1.502/24 MB80017Sep 2006
U2xxx/ULVU2100, U22001.06–1.202/21–2 MB533–6675.5–10Apr 2007
In January 2008, Intel transitioned to the Penryn family on a 45 nm process, shrinking die size for better efficiency while introducing dual- and quad-core options with FSB speeds up to 1066 MT/s. Dual-core models in the T9xxx and P9xxx series, like the T9400 (2.53 GHz, 6 MB L2 cache, 35 W TDP) and P8600 (2.40 GHz, 3 MB L2 cache, 25 W TDP), supported standard- and low-voltage needs, whereas quad-core variants expanded capabilities for demanding mobile workloads. The Penryn QC (quad-core) lineup, including the Q9100 (2.26 GHz, 12 MB L2 cache, 45 W TDP), targeted high-performance laptops, with extreme editions like the X9100 (dual-core, 3.06 GHz, 1066 MT/s FSB, 44 W TDP) and QX9300 (quad-core, 2.53 GHz, 45 W TDP) offering unlocked multipliers for enthusiasts. Notable additions included SSE4.1 instructions for enhanced vector processing and Deep Power Down mode for idle power savings, maintaining DDR2 support across TDP ranges of 6–35 W for ULV to 45 W for quad-core.[23][53]
Model SeriesExample ModelsClock Speed (GHz)Cores/ThreadsL2 CacheFSB (MT/s)TDP (W)Launch Date
T9xxx/P9xxx (SV/LV)T9400, P8600, T95002.00–2.932/23–6 MB800–106625–35Jan 2008
Q9xxx (QC)Q9000, Q91002.00–2.264/46–12 MB106635–45Aug 2008
X9xxx (XE)X91003.062/26 MB106644Jul 2008
QX9xxx (QC XE)QX93002.534/412 MB106645Aug 2008
U/P-ULVP5700, SU93001.86–2.402/22–3 MB800–10666–10Jun 2009
These processors powered ultrabooks and mobile workstations through Duo (dual-core) and Quad designations, with ULV variants like the SU9400 enabling fanless designs in slim notebooks. While some Penryn configurations were customized for Apple devices, the lineup primarily advanced mobile performance with reduced power draw compared to prior generations.[23][51]

First Generation Core i Processors

The first-generation Intel Core i processors for mobile platforms marked a significant evolution from the preceding Core 2 series, such as the Merom-based models, by introducing the Nehalem microarchitecture with enhancements like integrated graphics in select variants and support for DDR3 memory.[54] Launched between September 2009 and January 2010, these processors targeted laptops, emphasizing improved power efficiency, multi-threading, and graphics integration to enable thinner designs without discrete GPUs.[55][54] The lineup included dual-core models under the Arrandale codename and quad-core high-performance variants under Clarksfield, with thermal design power (TDP) ratings ranging from 18 W to 55 W to suit ultraportables to workstations.[56][57] Arrandale processors, released in January 2010, represented Intel's first 32 nm shrink of the Westmere architecture for mobile, featuring two cores and integrated Intel HD Graphics to deliver basic visual performance directly on the die.[54][56] Built on a dual-die package with the CPU at 32 nm and graphics/memory controller at 45 nm, they supported Socket G1 (rPGA 988B) or BGA 1288 packaging, dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 8 GB at 800-1066 MT/s, and Intel Hyper-Threading Technology for up to four threads.[56] Key features included Intel Turbo Boost Technology for dynamic clock acceleration up to 3.33 GHz and TDPs of 18 W (ultra-low voltage), 25 W (low voltage), or 35 W (standard voltage), enabling better battery life in slim laptops.[54][56] The model ranges for Arrandale spanned entry-level to premium tiers:
TierSeriesExample ModelsBase Clock (GHz)Turbo (GHz)CacheTDP (W)
Core i3i3-3xxMi3-330M, i3-350M1.2-2.4N/A3 MB35
Core i5i5-4xxM / i5-5xxMi5-430M, i5-520M, i5-540M1.2-2.4up to 2.933 MB25-35
Core i7i7-6xxM / i7-6xxUMi7-620M, i7-640LM, i7-620UM1.06-2.66up to 3.334 MB18-35
All models incorporated Hyper-Threading, but i3 variants lacked Turbo Boost.[54][56] Clarksfield processors, introduced in September 2009, catered to high-end mobile workstations with four Nehalem cores at 45 nm, prioritizing raw performance over integrated graphics and relying on discrete GPUs via PCI Express 2.0 x16 support.[55][57] They used Socket G1 (rPGA 988A) packaging, dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 8 GB at 1066-1333 MT/s, and Hyper-Threading for eight threads, with Turbo Boost enabling speeds up to 3.2 GHz.[57] TDPs were set at 45 W standard or 55 W for the Extreme Edition, balancing quad-core compute with mobile constraints.[57] The Clarksfield lineup focused exclusively on the Core i7 tier for quad-core performance:
TierSeriesExample ModelsBase Clock (GHz)Turbo (GHz)CacheTDP (W)
Core i7i7-7xxQMi7-720QM, i7-820QM, i7-920XM (Extreme)1.6-2.0up to 3.28 MB45-55
These models supported advanced tuning via Intel Extreme Memory Profiles in the Extreme Edition.[55][57]

Second Generation Core i Processors

The second-generation Intel Core i processors for mobile platforms, codenamed Sandy Bridge-M, were introduced in January 2011 and manufactured using a 32 nm process technology.[58] These processors utilized the rPGA 988B socket and supported dual-channel DDR3 memory at speeds up to 1333 MHz (or 1600 MHz on select higher-end models).[59] They featured 2 or 4 cores, with configurations ranging from dual-core designs to quad-core variants, and were designed for laptops emphasizing balanced performance and battery life. Key architectural enhancements included the introduction of Intel Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX), which doubled the vector register width to 256 bits for improved floating-point computations in applications like video processing.[58] Integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000 provided up to 50% better performance than the prior generation's Arrandale iGPU, enabling smoother 720p video playback and light gaming, while Intel Quick Sync Video hardware acceleration significantly reduced encoding times for formats like H.264.[58] Power efficiency was enhanced through the 32 nm shrink and refined power gating, with thermal design power (TDP) ratings spanning 17 W for ultra-low-voltage models to 45 W for high-performance quad-core options, allowing for longer battery life in thin-and-light laptops compared to first-generation counterparts.[60] The lineup encompassed Core i3 models (dual-core with Hyper-Threading), Core i5 models (dual- or quad-core with Turbo Boost), and Core i7 models (quad-core with Hyper-Threading and Turbo Boost 2.0). Representative examples are summarized below:
ModelCores/ThreadsBase FrequencyCacheTDPGraphics Max Freq.Launch
i3-2310M2/42.10 GHz3 MB35 W1.10 GHzQ1'11 [61]
i5-2520M2/42.50 GHz3 MB35 W1.10 GHzQ1'11 [62]
i7-2620M2/42.70 GHz4 MB35 W1.30 GHzQ1'11 [59]
i7-2820QM4/82.30 GHz8 MB45 W1.30 GHzQ1'11 [60]

Third Generation Core i Processors

The third-generation Intel Core i processors for mobile devices, codenamed Ivy Bridge, represent a 22 nm process shrink from the previous Sandy Bridge architecture, enabling improved power efficiency and performance suitable for laptops and ultrabooks.[63] Introduced in April 2012, these processors utilize Intel's innovative 3D Tri-Gate transistors, which feature a fin-like structure that enhances drive current by up to 20% while reducing power leakage, contributing to better battery life in mobile form factors.[64] The architecture supports dual- or quad-core configurations with Hyper-Threading Technology (HT) on higher-end models, packaged primarily in rPGA 988B for socketed mobile designs, and compatible with dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 1600 MT/s.[63] Key features of Ivy Bridge mobile processors include integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000 (or HD Graphics 2500 on entry-level variants), an evolution from Sandy Bridge's graphics with higher clock speeds up to 1300 MHz and support for DirectX 11, enabling smoother multimedia and light gaming experiences.[63] Thermal Design Power (TDP) ratings range from 17 W for ultra-low-power ultrabook models to 55 W for high-performance quad-core variants, balancing portability and computational demands.[63] These processors incorporate advanced power management technologies, such as Intel SpeedStep and Turbo Boost, to dynamically adjust clock speeds from base frequencies around 1.7–2.6 GHz up to turbo peaks of 3.0–3.9 GHz depending on the model.[63] The model lineup spans the Core i3, i5, and i7 series, all designated with the 3xxx suffix to indicate the third generation:
  • Core i3 (dual-core): Entry-level options like the i3-3130M, focused on basic productivity with 3 MB cache, no Turbo Boost, and TDP of 35 W.
  • Core i5 (dual- or quad-core): Mid-range processors such as the dual-core i5-3360M (up to 3.5 GHz turbo, 3 MB cache) or quad-core i5-3610QM (up to 3.3 GHz turbo, 6 MB cache), offering a balance of multi-threaded performance and efficiency at 35–45 W TDP.
  • Core i7 (quad-core with HT): Premium models including the i7-3520M (up to 3.6 GHz turbo, 4 MB cache) and i7-3630QM (up to 3.4 GHz turbo, 6 MB cache), delivering eight threads for demanding applications at 35–55 W TDP.
SeriesCore/Thread CountCacheBase/Turbo Freq. (GHz)TDP (W)Graphics
i32/23 MB2.4–2.6 / N/A35HD 2500/4000
i5 (dual)2/43 MB2.1–2.8 / 3.1–3.535HD 4000
i5 (quad)4/46 MB2.1–2.3 / 3.1–3.335–45HD 4000
i74/84–6 MB1.7–3.0 / 3.2–3.935–55HD 4000
This table provides representative specifications; actual models vary slightly within ranges.[63]

Fourth Generation Core i Processors

The fourth generation Intel Core i processors for mobile platforms, known by the codename Haswell, represent a 22 nm process node evolution from the prior Ivy Bridge architecture, emphasizing enhanced power efficiency for laptops and ultrabooks through integrated voltage regulation and advanced idle states.[65] Launched in June 2013, these processors targeted a thermal design power (TDP) range of 11 W to 47 W, enabling thinner designs while supporting demanding workloads in portable devices.[65] Key architectural advancements included the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulator (FIVR), which allowed fine-grained power delivery to individual processor domains, reducing voltage overhead and improving efficiency by up to 20% in low-power scenarios compared to external regulators.[66] Haswell mobile variants were segmented by power envelope and use case to optimize for mainstream, ultra-low-power, and high-performance mobile applications. The Haswell-MB series operated at 35 W TDP, featuring dual-core configurations for entry-level i3-4xxxM models on the 22 nm node.[65] Haswell-ULT targeted 15 W TDP for balanced ultrabook performance, primarily in i5-4xxxU dual-core processors.[65] The Haswell-ULX variant further reduced TDP to 9-11 W, suiting fanless or ultra-thin designs with power gating for selective component shutdown.[65] For high-end needs, the Haswell-H lineup delivered 47 W TDP in quad-core i7-4xxxHQ models, released in June 2013, to handle graphics-intensive tasks.[65] Central to Haswell's mobile focus were features like Intel Iris Graphics or HD Graphics 5000, which provided up to 2x the performance of prior generations in integrated GPUs for media and light gaming.[65] The S0ix low-power states enabled "connected standby," allowing systems to maintain network connectivity while idling at tablet-like power levels, achieving a 20x reduction in idle consumption through rapid resume from deep sleep.[66] Model ranges included dual-core i3 processors for basic tasks, dual- or quad-core i5 options for productivity, and quad-core i7 variants with Hyper-Threading for multitasking; high-performance suffixes like MQ and HQ denoted unlocked multipliers and elevated TDPs for enthusiasts.[65] Representative examples include the i7-4700MQ (quad-core, 2.4 GHz base, 37 W TDP, HD Graphics 4600) for workstations and the i5-4200U (dual-core, 1.6 GHz base, 15 W TDP, HD Graphics 4400) for ultrabooks.[67]

Fifth Generation Core i Processors

The fifth generation of Intel Core i processors, codenamed Broadwell, represents a 14 nm die shrink from the previous Haswell architecture, primarily targeting mobile platforms with an emphasis on power efficiency and integrated graphics improvements.[68] Launched starting in late 2014, these processors introduced enhancements such as up to 30% better energy efficiency over Haswell equivalents, enabling longer battery life in ultrabooks and 2-in-1 devices.[69] Broadwell's design prioritized ultra-low power variants, with thermal design power (TDP) ratings ranging from 4.5 W to 47 W, and featured the eighth-generation Intel HD Graphics architecture, including HD 5500 for mainstream models and Iris 6100 or Iris Pro 6200 on select higher-end configurations.[68] The Broadwell-U series, released in March 2015, consists of dual-core processors with Hyper-Threading (four threads total) designed for 15 W TDP ultrathin laptops.[70] Models range from the entry-level Core i3-5005U (2.0 GHz base frequency, 3 MB cache, HD Graphics 5500) to the premium Core i7-5600U (2.6 GHz base, up to 3.2 GHz turbo, 3 MB cache, Iris Graphics 6100).[71][72] These chips support up to 16 GB of DDR3L-1600 memory and include features like Intel Quick Sync Video for accelerated media processing, making them suitable for everyday productivity and light multimedia tasks in fan-cooled systems.[68] Broadwell-H processors, introduced in Q3 2015, target high-performance mobile workstations with configurable TDPs of 28 W to 47 W, featuring quad-core designs with eight threads for demanding applications like content creation.[73] Representative models include the Core i5-5300HQ (2.6 GHz base, up to 3.0 GHz turbo, 6 MB cache, HD Graphics 5600) and the top-tier Core i7-5950HQ (2.9 GHz base, up to 3.8 GHz turbo, 6 MB cache, Iris Pro Graphics 6200 with 128 MB eDRAM for enhanced graphics caching and performance).[74] The eDRAM integration on select H-series variants improves bandwidth for graphics-intensive workloads, such as 4K video editing, by acting as a high-speed L4 cache shared between CPU and GPU.[75] These processors support up to 32 GB of DDR3L-1600 memory and are compatible with discrete GPUs in thicker laptop chassis. The ultra-low power Broadwell-Y series, branded as Core m processors and launched in September 2014, enables fanless designs in tablets and convertibles with a 4.5 W TDP.[76] These dual-core, four-thread chips include the Core m3-5Y30 (800 MHz base, up to 1.9 GHz burst, 2 MB cache, HD Graphics 5300), Core m5-5Y10/5Y70 (1.1/1.2 GHz base, up to 2.0/2.6 GHz burst, 4 MB cache, HD Graphics 5300), and Core m7-5Y75 (1.3 GHz base, up to 3.1 GHz turbo, 4 MB cache, Iris Graphics 6100). Optimized for always-connected scenarios, they deliver balanced performance for web browsing and office tasks while prioritizing thermal management and up to 10 hours of battery life in supported devices.[69]
SeriesTDPCore/Thread CountExample ModelsGraphicsLaunch Quarter
Broadwell-U15 W2/4i3-5005U, i5-5200U, i7-5600UHD 5500 / Iris 6100Q1 2015
Broadwell-H28-47 W4/8i5-5300HQ, i7-5700HQ, i7-5950HQHD 5600 / Iris Pro 6200 (w/ eDRAM)Q3 2015
Broadwell-Y (Core m)4.5 W2/4m3-5Y30, m5-5Y70, m7-5Y75HD 5300 / Iris 6100Q3 2014

Sixth Generation Core i Processors

The sixth generation of Intel Core i processors for mobile platforms, codenamed Skylake, represents a significant advancement in the company's 14 nm manufacturing process, building on the Broadwell architecture with improvements in power efficiency and integrated graphics. Launched in August 2015, these processors targeted ultrabooks, thin laptops, and high-performance mobile workstations, offering up to 60% better energy efficiency compared to the prior generation while supporting DDR4 and LPDDR3 memory for faster data access.[77] Skylake mobile processors are divided into several series optimized for different power envelopes and use cases. The Skylake-U series, with a 15 W TDP (configurable down to 7.5 W), includes models from Core i3-6100U to Core i7-6600U, featuring dual- and quad-core configurations and released in August 2015. The Skylake-H series, designed for 45 W TDP (some at 35 W), focuses on high-performance applications with quad-core Core i7 models like the i7-6700HQ, launched in October 2015. Additionally, the low-power Skylake-Y series under the Core m branding operates at 4.5 W TDP (up to 7 W configurable), encompassing dual-core models such as the Core m3-6Y30, m5-6Y54, m5-6Y57, and m7-6Y75, introduced in September 2015 to enable fanless designs in ultra-thin devices.[77] Key features across these processors include the Intel 500 Series graphics family—such as HD Graphics 520/530, Iris Graphics 540/550, and Iris Pro Graphics 580—delivering up to 40% better performance in graphics workloads with support for DirectX 12 and 4K video decoding. They also introduce Intel Speed Shift technology for faster dynamic frequency scaling and platform-level support for Thunderbolt 3, enabling high-speed connectivity up to 40 Gbps. Thermal design power ranges from 4.5 W to 45 W, balancing efficiency for extended battery life in thin laptops with performance for demanding tasks.[77] Model ranges emphasize scalability: Core i3 processors are typically dual-core without Hyper-Threading for entry-level efficiency; Core i5 options include both dual-core (U-series) and quad-core (H-series) variants with Turbo Boost for mid-range multitasking; Core i7 models are quad-core with Hyper-Threading for eight threads, targeting professional workloads; and Core m processors remain dual-core for ultra-low-power scenarios. These configurations support up to 32 GB of DDR4-2133 memory in U and H series, and LPDDR3-1866 in Y series, enhancing overall system responsiveness in mobile environments.[77]
SeriesTDPCore Count/ThreadsExample ModelsGraphicsRelease Date
Skylake-U15 Wi3: 2/2; i5: 2/4; i7: 2/4i3-6100U, i5-6200U, i7-6500UHD 520/530, Iris 540August 2015
Skylake-H45 Wi5/i7: 4/4 or 4/8i5-6300HQ, i7-6700HQHD 530, Iris Pro 580October 2015
Skylake-Y (Core m)4.5 W2/2m3-6Y30, m5-6Y57, m7-6Y75HD 515September 2015

Seventh Generation Core i Processors

The seventh generation Intel Core i processors for mobile platforms, codenamed Kaby Lake, optimize the preceding Skylake microarchitecture on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process to deliver incremental performance gains, particularly in media playback and connectivity. These processors emphasize enhancements for thin-and-light laptops, 2-in-1 devices, and performance-oriented mobile systems, with the Y-series launching in August 2016 for ultra-low-power applications and the U- and H-series following in January 2017.[78][79] A major focus of the Kaby Lake mobile lineup is improved platform integration, including native support for USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps transfer speeds) to enable faster data handling in modern peripherals and displays. Integrated graphics are powered by the Intel HD Graphics 6xx family, offering up to 30% better performance in video decoding and encoding compared to the prior generation, with support for 4K UHD playback via HEVC 10-bit hardware acceleration. Additionally, these processors are compatible with Intel Optane memory, which accelerates application loading and system responsiveness when paired with slower storage media. Thermal design power (TDP) configurations span 4.5 W to 45 W, balancing efficiency and performance across device form factors.[80][81][82] The model ranges follow Intel's tiered branding, with Core i3 processors limited to dual-core designs for entry-level efficiency, Core i5 offering both dual- and quad-core options for balanced workloads, and Core i7 providing quad-core configurations with Hyper-Threading for demanding tasks like content creation. The low-power Core m series remains dual-core only. All models support dual-channel DDR4-2133 or LPDDR3-1866 memory up to 32 GB and feature 14 nm FinFET transistors for refined power management.[79][83]
SeriesTDPCore Count & ThreadsRepresentative ModelsBase/Turbo Freq. (GHz)Graphics
Kaby Lake-U15 WDual-core (i3/i5/i7: 2/4 threads)i3-7100U
i5-7200U
i7-7600U
2.4 / N/A
2.5 / 3.1
2.8 / 3.9
HD 615
HD 620
HD 620
Kaby Lake-H45 WQuad-core (i5/i7: 4/8 threads)i5-7300HQ
i7-7700HQ
2.5 / 3.5
2.8 / 3.8
HD 630
HD 630
Kaby Lake-Y (Core m)4.5 WDual-core (2/4 threads)m3-7Y30
m5-7Y54
m7-7Y75
1.0 / 2.6
1.2 / 3.2
1.3 / 3.6
HD 615
HD 615
HD 615
These specifications position Kaby Lake as a bridge generation, prioritizing software optimizations and peripheral compatibility over architectural overhauls.[84]

Eighth Generation Core i Processors

The eighth generation Intel Core i processors for mobile platforms, introduced starting in 2017, marked a significant expansion in core counts for laptops, bringing up to six cores to high-performance H-series models while maintaining compatibility with 14nm process optimizations from prior generations. These processors targeted a range of devices from ultrabooks to gaming laptops, with thermal design power (TDP) spanning 5W to 45W, and featured Intel UHD Graphics 620 in most variants for improved 4K video support and hardware acceleration for VP9 and HEVC 10-bit decoding. Key innovations included the debut of hexa-core configurations in mobile, enhancing multitasking and content creation, alongside connectivity improvements like Thunderbolt 3 and optional Gigabit Wi-Fi in later refreshes.[85][86] The initial wave consisted of Kaby Lake Refresh (Kaby Lake R) processors on a 14nm++ process, launched in August 2017 for 15W U-series ultrabooks, offering quad-core options for i5 and i7 models with Hyper-Threading for eight threads total. Representative models include the Core i5-8250U (1.60 GHz base, up to 3.40 GHz turbo, 6MB cache) and Core i7-8550U (1.80 GHz base, up to 4.00 GHz turbo, 8MB cache), both with dual-channel DDR4-2400/LPDDR3-2133 memory support, delivering up to 40% better productivity over seventh-generation counterparts in office tasks. Dual-core i3 variants, such as the i3-8130U, provided entry-level performance at similar TDPs. These chips optimized power efficiency for longer battery life, targeting thin-and-light notebooks.[87][88][85] In April 2018, Intel expanded the lineup with Coffee Lake-H series processors at 45W TDP, introducing six-core, twelve-thread i7 models like the Core i7-8750H (2.20 GHz base, up to 4.10 GHz turbo, 9MB cache) and Core i7-8850H (2.60 GHz base, up to 4.30 GHz turbo, 9MB cache), alongside quad-core i5 options such as the i5-8300H (2.30 GHz base, up to 4.00 GHz turbo, 8MB cache). These unlocked higher sustained performance for demanding applications like video editing and 3D rendering, with support for up to 128GB DDR4-2666 memory and PCIe 3.0 lanes for discrete GPUs. The H-series represented a shift toward desktop-like capabilities in mobile form factors, boosting multi-threaded workloads by approximately 50% compared to prior quad-core mobile chips.[89][90][91] A specialized subset, the Kaby Lake-G series launched in January 2018 at around 28W TDP, integrated AMD Radeon RX Vega M graphics for enhanced visual performance in thin laptops without discrete GPUs. Models included the quad-core Core i7-8705G (3.10 GHz base, up to 4.10 GHz turbo, 8MB cache, Vega M GL with 192 shaders) and i5-8305G (2.80 GHz base, up to 3.80 GHz turbo, 6MB cache, Vega M with 192 shaders), supporting up to 64GB LPDDR4-2400/HBM2 memory and delivering graphics performance comparable to entry-level discrete cards like the NVIDIA GeForce MX150 in select games at 1080p. This collaboration aimed at premium ultrabooks, offering up to 3x better integrated graphics than standard UHD 620.[92] Later in 2018, Intel released refreshes including Whiskey Lake for 15W U-series in August, featuring optimized 14nm++ dies with models like the quad-core Core i5-8265U (1.60 GHz base, up to 3.90 GHz turbo, 6MB cache) and i7-8565U (1.80 GHz base, up to 4.60 GHz turbo, 8MB cache), plus dual-core i3-8145U, emphasizing better battery life (up to 10+ hours) and integrated Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 readiness. Concurrently, Amber Lake debuted for 5W Y-series fanless devices, with dual-core, four-thread options such as the Core i5-8200Y (1.30 GHz base, up to 3.90 GHz turbo, 4MB cache) and i7-8500Y (1.50 GHz base, up to 3.90 GHz turbo, 4MB cache), suited for 2-in-1 convertibles with up to 19 hours of video playback. These variants prioritized efficiency and voice recognition enhancements over raw power.[86][93] A notable outlier was the Cannon Lake-U, Intel's first 10nm mobile processor, limited to the dual-core Core i3-8121U (2.20 GHz base, up to 3.20 GHz turbo, 4MB cache) released in May 2018 at 15W TDP, featuring UHD Graphics 600 and serving as a technology demonstrator with improved power efficiency but rare adoption due to limited availability. Overall, i3 models remained dual-core for basic tasks, i5 offered quad- or hexa-core scalability, and i7 focused on hexa-core H or quad-core low-power with Hyper-Threading, enabling versatile laptop designs.[94][95]
SeriesCodenameTDPCore/Thread Count (i3/i5/i7)Example ModelsLaunch
U (15W)Kaby Lake Refresh / Whiskey Lake15W2/2 / 4/4 / 4/4i3-8130U, i5-8250U / i5-8265U, i7-8550U / i7-8565UAug 2017 / Aug 2018
H (45W)Coffee Lake45WN/A / 4/4 / 6/12i5-8300H, i7-8750HApr 2018
Y (5W)Amber Lake5W2/2 / 2/2 / 2/2i5-8200Y, i7-8500YAug 2018
G (~28W)Kaby Lake-G~28WN/A / 4/8 / 4/8i5-8305G, i7-8705GJan 2018
U (15W)Cannon Lake15W2/4 / N/A / N/Ai3-8121UMay 2018

Ninth Generation Core i Processors

The ninth-generation Intel Core i processors for mobile platforms, known as the Coffee Lake-H refresh, were introduced in April 2019 to enhance high-performance options in laptops. Built on Intel's 14 nm process, these processors target demanding workloads such as content creation, gaming, and professional applications, offering improved multi-threaded performance over prior generations through increased core counts and higher clock speeds.[96][97] A key highlight of this generation is the introduction of the first 8-core Core i9 processors for mobile devices, enabling up to 16 threads via Hyper-Threading technology. These chips maintain a 45 W TDP configurable for laptop thermal designs, paired with Intel UHD Graphics 630 for basic integrated visuals. Compared to the eighth-generation Coffee Lake H series, the ninth-generation models deliver higher base and turbo frequencies while expanding core options for better parallel processing efficiency.[96][98] The Core i7 models in this lineup feature 6 cores and 12 threads, providing a balance of performance and power for mid-to-high-end mobile systems. In contrast, the Core i9 variants scale to 8 cores and 16 threads, with turbo boosts reaching up to 4.8 GHz on select models, supporting DDR4-2666 memory up to 128 GB. All processors include features like Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 and support for PCIe 3.0, ensuring compatibility with high-end discrete GPUs in gaming and workstation laptops.[99][96][100]
ModelCores/ThreadsBase FrequencyMax Turbo FrequencyCacheTDPGraphics
Core i9-9880H8/162.3 GHz4.8 GHz16 MB45 WUHD 630
Core i7-9750H6/122.6 GHz4.5 GHz12 MB45 WUHD 630
These specifications represent flagship examples; additional models like the i5-9300H offer 4 cores for broader market coverage. The lineup was launched on April 23, 2019, with availability in laptops from major OEMs shortly thereafter.[96][99][97]

Tenth Generation Core i Processors

The tenth-generation Intel Core i processors for mobile devices, released between August 2019 and April 2020, marked a transitional period in Intel's architecture strategy, incorporating both refined 14 nm Comet Lake designs for higher-performance applications and innovative 10 nm Ice Lake implementations for improved efficiency. These processors targeted ultrabooks, thin-and-light laptops, and performance-oriented mobile workstations, with thermal design powers (TDPs) ranging from 5 W to 45 W to balance portability and capability. Key advancements included support for Thunderbolt 3 connectivity, Wi-Fi 6, and enhanced integrated graphics, while introducing Sunny Cove microarchitecture in Ice Lake variants for better per-core performance and power efficiency compared to prior generations. This generation represented Intel's first widespread deployment of 10 nm process technology in consumer mobile CPUs, enabling denser transistor integration and reduced power consumption without sacrificing clock speeds. Comet Lake mobile processors, built on Intel's optimized 14 nm process, extended the Skylake lineage with higher core counts and turbo frequencies to meet demands for multitasking and content creation in battery-constrained environments. The U-series (15 W TDP, configurable up to 25 W) launched in August 2019, featuring models from Core i3-10110U (dual-core/quad-thread, 2.1 GHz base, up to 4.1 GHz turbo) to Core i7-10710U (hexa-core/dodeca-thread, 1.1 GHz base, up to 4.7 GHz turbo with 12 MB cache).[101] These chips supported up to 64 GB of DDR4-2666 memory and integrated Intel UHD Graphics with 24 execution units, delivering suitable performance for office productivity and light media editing. In April 2020, the H-series (45 W TDP) followed for high-end laptops, including Core i7-10750H (hexa-core/dodeca-thread, 2.6 GHz base, up to 5.0 GHz turbo) and extending to octa-core i9 variants with Hyper-Threading, emphasizing unlocked overclocking options like the i9-10980HK for enthusiasts.[102] Comet Lake's design prioritized thermal headroom and multi-threaded workloads, achieving up to 2.5x better multi-threaded performance over prior U-series in benchmarks like Cinebench.[103] Ice Lake mobile processors introduced the 10 nm Sunny Cove cores, paired with Gen11 integrated graphics, to deliver superior single-threaded efficiency and AI acceleration via features like Gaussian & Neural Accelerator (GNA) 2.0. The U-series (15 W TDP, configurable to 28 W), announced in August 2019, spanned Core i3-1005G1 (dual-core/quad-thread, 1.2 GHz base, up to 3.2 GHz turbo with UHD Graphics 32 EU) to Core i7-1068G7 (quad-core/octa-thread, 1.5 GHz base, up to 4.1 GHz turbo with Iris Plus Graphics 64 EU and 8 MB cache). These models supported LPDDR4X-4266 memory up to 64 GB and vPro for enterprise security, marking the first mobile Core i chips with 10 nm fabrication for a 20-30% IPC uplift in integer workloads. Iris Plus graphics enabled 1080p video playback and casual gaming at low settings, with up to 2x faster performance than prior UHD in 3DMark tests.[104] For ultra-low-power scenarios, Intel offered Y-series variants under the Amber Lake refresh codename (5-7 W TDP), providing incremental updates for fanless designs. These included the Core i7-10610Y (quad-core/octa-thread, 1.3 GHz base, up to 4.2 GHz turbo, 8 MB cache, UHD Graphics 24 EU), launched in August 2019 as a bridge to more advanced hybrids, with support for up to 16 GB LPDDR3-1866 memory and emphasis on always-connected standby. Complementing this, the Lakefield platform (7 W TDP, June 2020) debuted Intel's first hybrid Core i architecture using Foveros 3D stacking on 10 nm, combining one Sunny Cove performance core with four Tremont efficiency cores in a penta-core setup. Models like Core i5-L16G7 (up to 3.0 GHz turbo on big core, Iris Plus Graphics 64 EU, 4 MB cache) and i3-L13G4 (up to 2.8 GHz, 48 EU) targeted convertible and dual-screen devices, achieving sub-2.5 mW idle power for extended battery life while supporting Thunderbolt 3 and up to 16 GB LPDDR4X-4266. This hybrid approach delivered balanced efficiency, with the big core handling demanding tasks and small cores managing background operations.

Eleventh Generation Core i Processors

The eleventh-generation Intel Core i processors for mobile platforms, codenamed Tiger Lake, represent a significant advancement in Intel's client computing lineup, targeting ultrathin laptops, premium convertibles, and performance-oriented notebooks. Built on the 10nm SuperFin process technology, these processors succeeded the tenth-generation offerings by introducing the Willow Cove CPU microarchitecture, which delivers improved instructions per cycle (IPC) performance and higher clock speeds compared to prior generations. Launched initially in September 2020 for the lower-power variants, Tiger Lake emphasizes integrated graphics capabilities, AI acceleration, and connectivity enhancements to support modern workloads like content creation, gaming, and machine learning inference on battery-powered devices. Key architectural features include up to four Willow Cove performance cores with hyper-threading, enabling efficient multitasking across a thermal design power (TDP) envelope of 7W to 45W. The integrated Intel Xe-LP graphics, with up to 96 execution units (EUs), provide up to 2.95 times the graphics performance over previous integrated solutions, supporting features like variable rate shading for gaming and up to four 4K60 HDR displays or two 8K60 SDR displays.[105] Additionally, these processors incorporate Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) for AI acceleration, including support for the DP4a instruction set for neural network inferencing on both CPU and GPU, alongside the Intel Gaussian & Neural Accelerator (GNA) for always-on tasks like noise cancellation. Connectivity is bolstered by native Thunderbolt 4 support, PCIe 4.0 lanes, and Wi-Fi 6E compatibility in platform implementations.[105] Tiger Lake processors are segmented into several series tailored to different power and performance needs. The Tiger Lake-UP3 series (9-15W TDP) includes models from Core i3 to i7, such as the dual-core i3-1115G4 (up to 4.1 GHz) and quad-core i5-1135G7/i7-1185G7 (up to 4.2 GHz and 4.8 GHz, respectively), all with 8 threads via hyper-threading and 96 EU Xe graphics for premium ultrabooks.[106][107][108] The higher-power Tiger Lake-UP4 series operates at 28W TDP, offering similar core configurations but with elevated sustained performance for demanding thin-and-light systems. For mid-range mobile workstations and gaming laptops, the Tiger Lake-H series (35-45W TDP), launched in May 2021, features up to eight cores and 16 threads, as seen in the Core i7-11800H (up to 4.6 GHz with 24 MB cache).[109] Complementing this, the Tiger Lake-H35 series (35W TDP), introduced in January 2021, provides quad-core i5/i7 models like the i7-11370H (up to 4.8 GHz) with 96 EU Xe graphics optimized for discrete-like performance in compact gaming designs under 18mm thick.[110]
SeriesTDP RangeCore/Thread ExamplesMax Turbo FrequencyGraphicsLaunch Date
Tiger Lake-UP39-15Wi3: 2C/4T; i5/i7: 4C/8TUp to 4.8 GHz (i7)Xe-LP (96 EU)Sep 2020
Tiger Lake-UP428Wi5/i7: 4C/8TUp to 5.0 GHz (i7-1195G7)Xe-LP (96 EU)Sep 2020
Tiger Lake-H35-45Wi5: 4C/8T; i7: 8C/16TUp to 4.6 GHz (i7-11800H)Xe (32-32 EU)May 2021
Tiger Lake-H3535Wi5/i7: 4C/8TUp to 4.8 GHz (i7-11370H)Xe-LP (96 EU)Jan 2021

Twelfth Generation Core i Processors

The twelfth generation Intel Core i processors for mobile platforms, codenamed Alder Lake, marked the introduction of Intel's performance hybrid architecture to laptops, combining high-performance Golden Cove cores (P-cores) with power-efficient Gracemont cores (E-cores) to balance productivity, multitasking, and battery life.[111] This architecture supports up to 16 cores and 24 threads in high-end models, with integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics based on the Xe-LP+ architecture for enhanced visual performance.[111] Memory support includes DDR5 up to 4800 MT/s and LPDDR5, alongside PCIe 5.0 compatibility, with thermal design power (TDP) ranging from 9W to 55W base, configurable up to 157W turbo in select variants.[111] The series launched starting in January 2022, targeting ultrathin, thin-and-light, and high-performance mobile devices. The Alder Lake mobile lineup comprises several series differentiated by power envelope and target applications. The Alder Lake-U series, optimized for 15W TDP in ultrathin and fanless laptops, includes i3 to i7 models with 5 to 10 cores, such as the i3-1215U (6 cores: 2P + 4E) and i7-1265U (10 cores: 2P + 8E).[112] Released in January 2022, these processors emphasize efficiency for on-the-go productivity while supporting up to 64GB of dual-channel memory.[111] The Alder Lake-P series, at 28W TDP for thin-and-light laptops, spans i3 to i7 models with 6 to 14 cores (up to 6P + 8E), exemplified by the i5-1240P (12 cores: 4P + 8E) and i7-1280P (14 cores: 6P + 8E), also launched in January 2022.[111] These deliver balanced performance for content creation and multitasking, with integrated graphics up to 96 execution units.[113] For higher-performance needs, the Alder Lake-H series operates at 45W TDP, covering i5 to i9 models with 8 to 14 cores (up to 6P + 8E), such as the i5-12600H (10 cores: 4P + 6E) and i7-12700H (14 cores: 6P + 8E), introduced in early 2022.[114] The Alder Lake-HX series, starting at 55W TDP with turbo up to 157W, targets gaming and workstation laptops with i7 and i9 models featuring 12 to 16 cores (up to 8P + 8E), including the i9-12900HX (16 cores: 8P + 8E), launched in May 2022.[115] These support overclocking and discrete graphics pairings for demanding workloads.[111] The Alder Lake-N series, focused on 6-15W efficiency for entry-level devices like tablets and mini-PCs, features i3 models with 4 to 8 E-cores only, such as the i3-N300 (8 E-cores), released in January 2023.[116]
SeriesTDP (Base)Core Count Range (P+E)Example ModelsLaunch
Alder Lake-U9-15W5-10 (2P+3E to 2P+8E)i3-1215U, i7-1265UJan 2022
Alder Lake-P28W6-14 (2P+4E to 6P+8E)i5-1240P, i7-1280PJan 2022
Alder Lake-H45W8-14 (4P+4E to 6P+8E)i5-12600H, i7-12700HEarly 2022
Alder Lake-HX55W+12-16 (4P+8E to 8P+8E)i7-12850HX, i9-12900HXMay 2022
Alder Lake-N6-15W4-8 (0P+4E to 0P+8E)i3-N305, i3-N300Jan 2023
Overall, i3 models typically feature 4-6 cores, i5 offer 8-10 cores, i7 range from 10-14 cores, and i9 provide 14-16 cores, all leveraging the hybrid design for improved efficiency over prior uniform-core generations.[111]

Thirteenth Generation Core i Processors

The thirteenth generation Intel Core i processors for mobile platforms, known under the Raptor Lake codename, represent an evolution of the hybrid architecture introduced in the prior generation, featuring enhanced performance through additional efficient cores and higher clock speeds while maintaining power efficiency for laptops. Announced on January 3, 2023, these processors target a range of mobile devices from ultrabooks to high-performance gaming and workstation laptops, with thermal design power (TDP) configurations spanning 15W to 55W base and up to 157W turbo.[38] Key architectural improvements include Raptor Cove performance cores, which offer up to 15% higher instructions per cycle compared to the previous Golden Cove design, paired with Gracemont efficient cores for better multithreaded efficiency. The lineup is segmented into several series optimized for different power envelopes and use cases: Raptor Lake-U for low-power ultrathin devices at 15W base TDP (with turbo up to 55W), primarily featuring Core i3 models like the i3-1315U with 6 cores (2 performance + 4 efficient); Raptor Lake-P at 28W base (turbo up to 64W), covering Core i5 to i7 such as the i7-1370P with 14 cores (6P + 8E), released in January 2023; Raptor Lake-H at 45W base (turbo up to 115W) for mainstream performance laptops, including i7-13700H with 14 cores (6P + 8E); Raptor Lake-PX, a variant bridging P and H with configurable 28-55W TDP for professional applications, supporting up to 12-14 cores in configurations like 4P + 8E; and Raptor Lake-HX at 55W+ base (turbo up to 157W) for high-end gaming and content creation, highlighted by the i9-13980HX with 24 cores (8P + 16E) and a maximum turbo frequency of 5.6 GHz.[40] These processors incorporate an improved precursor to dedicated neural processing units through the Gaussian & Neural Accelerator 3.0 (GNA 3.0), enabling low-power AI workloads such as noise suppression and speech recognition, alongside Intel Thread Director for optimized core scheduling in the hybrid setup. Model ranges vary by series, with Core i3 offering 6-8 cores (typically 2P + 4-6E for balanced efficiency), Core i5 providing 10-12 cores (2-4P + 8E), Core i7 delivering 14-16 cores (6P + 8E in most cases, up to 20 in HX variants like i7-13850HX with 8P + 12E), and Core i9 reaching 24 cores exclusively in HX models (8P + 16E).[41] Overall TDPs range from 9W in select low-end U configurations to 55W+, supporting DDR5-5200 memory and PCIe 5.0 for enhanced connectivity and graphics performance via integrated Intel Iris Xe or UHD Graphics.
SeriesBase TDPTarget ModelsExample Core ConfigurationMax Turbo FrequencyRelease
Raptor Lake-U15Wi3-13xxxU, i5/i7-13xxxU2P + 8E (up to i7)5.2 GHzJan 2023
Raptor Lake-P28Wi5/i7-13xxxP6P + 8E (i7)5.2 GHzJan 2023
Raptor Lake-H45Wi5/i7/i9-13xxxH6P + 8E (i7/i9)5.4 GHzJan 2023
Raptor Lake-PX28-55Wi5/i7-13xxxPX4P + 8E~5.0 GHzJan 2023
Raptor Lake-HX55W+i7/i9-13xxxHX8P + 16E (i9)5.6 GHzJan 2023

Fourteenth Generation Core i Processors

The fourteenth generation Intel Core i processors for mobile platforms represent a refresh of the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically targeting high-end laptops with enhanced sustained performance through elevated clock speeds and power envelopes.[117] Announced at CES 2024 and released in Q1 2024, these processors, codenamed Raptor Lake-HX Refresh, build on the thirteenth-generation Raptor Lake designs by increasing maximum turbo frequencies while retaining the same hybrid core configuration of up to eight performance cores (P-cores) and sixteen efficiency cores (E-cores).[118] They emphasize unlocked operation for overclocking in gaming and workstation laptops, supporting up to 192 GB of DDR5-5600 or DDR4-3200 memory, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and Thunderbolt 5 on select configurations.[117] Key features include Intel's performance hybrid architecture for balanced multitasking, integrated Intel UHD Graphics based on the Xe-LP architecture for entry-level discrete GPU pairings, and configurable thermal design power (TDP) starting at 55 W base with maximum turbo power up to 157 W to enable prolonged high-performance workloads. These processors prioritize sustained clock speeds over the original Raptor Lake mobile lineup, offering improvements in single-threaded performance for applications like content creation and gaming without introducing new AI acceleration hardware.[118] The design supports Intel Extreme Tuning Utility (XTU) and XMP for user customization, making them suitable for enthusiasts seeking maximum configurability in mobile form factors.[117] The model range focuses on high-end HX-series variants, with the flagship Core i9-14900HX featuring 24 cores (8P + 16E) and 32 threads, a base clock of 2.2 GHz, and turbo boosts up to 5.8 GHz on P-cores and 4.1 GHz on E-cores, paired with 36 MB of Intel Smart Cache. Lower-tier models scale down core counts while maintaining the 55 W+ TDP envelope for consistent power delivery in demanding scenarios. Representative specifications are outlined below:
ModelCores (P+E)ThreadsBase Clock (GHz)Max Turbo P-core (GHz)Max Turbo E-core (GHz)Cache (MB)TDP (Base/Max Turbo)
i9-14900HX24 (8+16)322.25.84.13655 W / 157 W
i7-14700HX20 (8+12)282.15.53.93355 W / 157 W
i7-14650HX16 (8+8)242.25.23.73055 W / 157 W
i5-14500HX14 (6+8)202.64.93.72455 W / 157 W
i5-14450HX10 (6+4)162.44.83.52055 W / 157 W
These models deliver targeted gains in multi-threaded productivity, with the i9-14900HX providing up to 14% better single-core performance compared to its thirteenth-generation predecessor under similar power constraints.

Core Ultra Series 1 Processors

The Intel Core Ultra Series 1 processors, launched in December 2023, introduce the Ultra branding for mobile computing and represent Intel's first implementation of a disaggregated, chiplet-based design known as Meteor Lake. Fabricated on the Intel 4 process node and packaged in an FCBGA configuration, these processors support LPDDR5X memory and target premium thin-and-light laptops with base thermal design powers (TDP) of 15 W for U-series and 28 W for H-series models. This architecture shifts from monolithic dies to tiled components, including compute, graphics, SoC, and I/O tiles connected via Intel's Foveros 3D packaging technology, enabling modular scalability and improved power efficiency.[119][120] At the core of these processors are Redwood Cove performance cores (P-cores) for high-performance tasks and Crestmont efficient cores (E-cores) for lighter workloads, with select models adding low-power efficient cores (LP-E) for always-on efficiency. Maximum configurations reach 16 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores + 2 LP-E cores) and 22 threads, balancing multithreaded productivity with single-threaded responsiveness through max turbo frequencies up to 5.0 GHz. A hallmark feature is the integrated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) under Intel AI Boost, providing 11 TOPS of INT8 performance for AI acceleration, offloading tasks from the CPU and GPU to enhance battery life in applications like image generation and video enhancement. Integrated graphics leverage the Xe-LPG architecture (branded as Intel Arc in higher SKUs), offering up to 8 Xe-cores with ray tracing and AI upscaling support for improved visual workloads.[121][122] The Series 1 lineup spans Core Ultra 3, 5, 7, and 9 models, differentiated by core counts and target use cases, with all featuring the NPU for AI PC certification. Core Ultra 3 models, such as the 105U, offer 8 cores (2 P + 4 E + 2 LP-E) for entry-level efficiency. Core Ultra 5 variants, like the 125H, scale to 12-14 cores (e.g., 4 P + 8 E + 2 LP-E), suiting mainstream productivity. Core Ultra 7 processors, including the 155H and 165H, provide 14-16 cores (up to 6 P + 8 E + 2 LP-E) for demanding creative tasks, while the Core Ultra 9 185H tops the range at 16 cores with enhanced graphics. These models collectively deliver up to 34 TOPS of platform AI performance when combining CPU, GPU, and NPU contributions.[120][123][124]
Model RangeExample SKUCore ConfigurationMax Turbo Freq. (GHz)GraphicsBase TDP (W)
Core Ultra 3105U2P + 4E + 2LP-E (8 cores)4.2Intel Graphics (4 Xe-cores)15
Core Ultra 5125H4P + 8E + 2LP-E (14 cores)4.5Intel Arc (7 Xe-cores)28
Core Ultra 7155H6P + 8E + 2LP-E (16 cores)4.8Intel Arc (8 Xe-cores)28
Core Ultra 9185H6P + 8E + 2LP-E (16 cores)5.1Intel Arc (8 Xe-cores)28
This table highlights representative configurations; actual performance varies by workload and system implementation.[120][125]

Core Ultra Series 2 Processors

The Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors represent the second generation of Intel's Core Ultra lineup, specifically tailored for mobile computing with an emphasis on AI acceleration and power efficiency. Launched starting in September 2024, these processors incorporate advanced architectures like Lion Cove performance cores and Skymont efficient cores, building briefly on the multi-tile design pioneered in the prior Meteor Lake generation. They deliver up to 48 TOPS of AI performance through an integrated Neural Processing Unit (NPU 4.0), a significant upgrade from the 11 TOPS in Series 1, enabling enhanced on-device AI tasks such as generative AI and real-time processing while maintaining low power consumption.[126][127] Key variants include the Lunar Lake platform (Core Ultra 200V series), released in September 2024 for ultrathin laptops with sub-20W TDP configurations (typically 8-30W), featuring 4 Lion Cove P-cores and 4 Skymont E-cores for a total of 8 cores, on-package LPDDR5X memory up to 32 GB at 8533 MT/s, Xe2-based Intel Arc graphics (130V or 140V with up to 8 Xe-cores), and the 48 TOPS NPU (40 TOPS on Ultra 5 models). The Arrow Lake platform extends this to higher-performance mobile segments, with the 200U series (15-28W TDP, expected 2025 launch) offering configurations like 2 P-cores and 8 E-cores (10 cores total), the 200H series (28-45W TDP, launched January 2025) providing up to 6 P-cores, 8 E-cores, and 2 low-power E-cores (16 cores total, up to 5.4 GHz turbo), and the 200HX series (55W+ TDP) scaling to 24 cores for premium workstations, all paired with Xe2 graphics variants like Arc 140T and the 48 TOPS NPU. Some refreshes of prior Raptor Lake architectures are rebranded under Core Ultra for U/H series, maintaining compatibility while integrating updated efficiency features.[126][128][129][130] For efficiency-focused applications, the Twin Lake-N series (Intel Processor N-series under Series 2 branding) targets entry-level mobile devices with pure Skymont E-core designs, such as the N150 (4 E-cores, up to 3.6 GHz, 6W base power, configurable to 25W), supporting basic tasks with integrated UHD Graphics and no dedicated NPU. Model ranges span from entry-level Ultra 3 (e.g., 8 cores in Lunar Lake) to high-end Ultra 9 (16+ cores in Arrow Lake-H/HX), prioritizing balanced P+E hybrid configurations for AI-enhanced productivity and gaming.[131][132]
SeriesModel ExampleCores (P+E+LP-E)Max Turbo (GHz)TDP (W)GraphicsNPU (TOPS)Launch
200V (Lunar Lake)Ultra 9 288V4+45.18-30Arc 140V (8 Xe)48Q3'24
200V (Lunar Lake)Ultra 5 228V4+44.58-30Arc 130V (7 Xe)40Q3'24
200U (Arrow Lake)Ultra 7 258U2+8~4.515-28Intel Graphics48Q1'25
200H (Arrow Lake)Ultra 9 285H6+8+25.428-45Arc 140T (8 Xe)48Q1'25
200HX (Arrow Lake)Ultra 9 295HX8+165.555+Arc 140T (8 Xe)48Q1'25
N-series (Twin Lake)N1500+43.66-25UHD GraphicsN/AQ1'25
This table highlights representative models; full specifications vary by SKU.[133][128][134]

Embedded Processors

First to Fifth Generation Core i Processors

The first to fifth generations of Intel Core i processors for embedded applications marked the transition from traditional embedded solutions to high-performance, x86-based Core i architectures optimized for industrial, medical, and control systems. Introduced between 2010 and 2015, these processors leveraged mobile-derived microarchitectures to deliver quad-core performance with integrated graphics in low-power packages suitable for fanless designs and rugged environments. They emphasized reliability through features like extended availability and optional ECC memory support, enabling deployments in automation, point-of-sale, and transportation systems where stability over years is critical. These generations shared underlying silicon with consumer mobile and desktop variants, allowing Intel to repurpose proven designs for embedded use while adding suffixes like E (embedded), TE (low-power embedded), and QE (quad-core embedded) to denote industrial variants. Typical configurations focused on Core i5 and i7 models with 4 cores and Hyper-Threading for 8 threads, balancing compute-intensive tasks like data processing and real-time control without exceeding 55W TDP. Integrated Intel HD Graphics provided basic visual output for HMI interfaces, reducing system complexity.
GenerationMicroarchitectureProcess NodeRepresentative ModelsCores/ThreadsBase/Turbo Frequency (GHz)TDP (W)Key Notes
1st (2010)Arrandale32 nmCore i3-330E2/42.13 / N/A35Dual-core entry-level for basic embedded tasks; BGA1288 package; supports DDR3-800.
2nd (2011)Sandy Bridge (DT/M)32 nmCore i7-2710QE4/82.10 / 3.0045Quad-core with Turbo Boost; rPGA988B socket; ECC support on select boards for error correction in industrial apps.
3rd (2012)Ivy Bridge (DT/M)22 nmCore i5-3610ME2/42.70 / 3.3035Dual-core with HT; improved graphics (HD 4000); FCBGA1224 package compatible with industrial motherboards; 5-10 year lifecycle availability.
4th (2013)Haswell (DT/H)22 nmCore i7-4770TE4/82.30 / 3.3035Quad-core low-power variant; enhanced power efficiency; supports DDR3L-1600; extended temp range (-40°C to 85°C) on some SKUs for harsh environments.
5th (2015)Broadwell (H)14 nmCore i7-5700EQ4/82.60 / 3.4047First 14 nm embedded Core i7; Intel HD Graphics 5600; up to 15-year lifecycle for long-term industrial stability; rPGA socket.
Key features across these generations included thermal design power (TDP) ratings from 17W to 55W, enabling passive cooling in compact enclosures, and socket options like rPGA and LGA for compatibility with industrial single-board computers and motherboards. ECC memory support was available on higher-end i7 models (e.g., Sandy Bridge QE series), providing data integrity for mission-critical applications such as factory automation. Intel's embedded qualification ensured 5-15 years of product availability, far exceeding consumer variants, to support regulatory compliance and minimize redesign costs in sectors like manufacturing and healthcare. These processors prioritized conceptual scalability, allowing systems to handle multi-threaded workloads like sensor fusion and edge analytics with minimal power draw, while integrated I/O reduced component count for reliability.

Sixth to Tenth Generation Core i Processors

The sixth to tenth generations of Intel Core i processors for embedded applications, spanning 2015 to 2020, represent a maturation of the 14 nm process node with optimizations for low-power, long-lifecycle deployments in industrial, medical, and control systems. These processors, often suffixed with TE for embedded desktop variants or UE for ultra-low-power mobile variants, emphasize reliability, remote management via Intel vPro technology, and support for DDR4 memory, enabling efficient multitasking in space-constrained environments. Built on the Skylake, Kaby Lake, Whiskey Lake, Coffee Lake Refresh, and Comet Lake microarchitectures, they offer thermal design power (TDP) ratings from 15 W to 65 W, balancing performance and energy efficiency for extended availability of up to 10 years. Key advancements in this period include refined power gating and clock speed optimizations on the 14 nm node, allowing higher core counts without exceeding embedded thermal limits, while integrating Intel HD/UHD Graphics for basic visual processing. All models support dual-channel DDR4 memory up to 64 GB (or more in later gens), with ECC options for data integrity in mission-critical applications, and include hardware-based security features like Intel TXT for trusted execution. vPro-enabled variants provide out-of-band management, KVM remote control, and firmware telemetry, essential for fleet deployments in remote or unattended systems. These generations prioritize longevity, with Intel guaranteeing supply through at least 2025-2030 depending on the SKU, contrasting earlier DDR3-limited embedded lines.
GenerationMicroarchitectureExample ModelsCores/ThreadsBase/Turbo Freq. (GHz)TDP (W)Cache (MB)Memory Support
6th (Skylake-S/H)Skylakei3-6100TE, i5-6500TE, i7-6700TE2/4 to 4/82.7 / N/A to 2.8 / 3.6353-8DDR4-2133
7th (Kaby Lake-S/H)Kaby Lakei3-7100TE, i5-7500TE, i7-7700TE2/4 to 4/83.0/3.4 to 2.9/3.8353-8DDR4-2400
8th (Whiskey Lake-U)Whiskey Lakei5-8265UE, i7-8565UE4/81.6/3.9 to 1.8/4.615-286DDR4-2400
9th (Coffee Lake-R/H)Coffee Lake Refreshi5-9500TE, i7-9700TE6/6 to 8/82.2/3.6 to 1.8/4.435-656-12DDR4-2666
10th (Comet Lake-S)Comet Lakei5-10500TE, i9-10900TE6/12 to 10/202.3/3.7 to 1.8/4.635-6512-20DDR4-2933
Representative models illustrate the progression: the 6th-gen i3-6100TE delivers dual-core entry-level performance at 35 W, suitable for basic automation controllers.[135] By the 7th gen, the i7-7700TE adds hyper-threading for improved multitasking in data acquisition systems.[136] The 8th-gen Whiskey Lake UE series, like the i5-8265UE, targets ultra-compact fanless designs with 15 W TDP and enhanced graphics for HMI interfaces. In the 9th gen, the i7-9700TE introduces octa-core configurations at 35 W, optimizing for AI edge inference without hybrid cores.[137] The 10th-gen i9-10900TE culminates with deca-core capability and 20 threads, supporting up to 128 GB DDR4 for high-throughput embedded servers, all while maintaining 14 nm efficiency.[138] Core counts range from dual-core i3 for cost-sensitive I/O hubs to octa- or deca-core i9 for compute-intensive tasks, with TE/UE designations ensuring extended validation and supply chain stability.

Eleventh to Fourteenth Generation Core i Processors

The eleventh to fourteenth generations of Intel Core i processors for embedded systems mark a pivotal evolution in low-power, high-performance computing tailored for Internet of Things (IoT), industrial automation, and edge applications. These generations leverage advanced process nodes starting from 10nm SuperFin, transitioning to Intel 7, and introduce hybrid core architectures from the twelfth generation onward to optimize power efficiency and task-specific performance. Embedded variants, identifiable by the "TE" or "E" suffixes, offer extended product lifecycles of up to 15 years, ensuring long-term availability for mission-critical deployments.[139] Key features across these generations include support for PCIe 4.0 in the eleventh and PCIe 5.0 from the twelfth onward, enabling faster data throughput for peripherals and storage in compact systems. The hybrid performance-core (P-core) and efficient-core (E-core) design, debuting in the twelfth generation, dynamically allocates workloads via Intel Thread Director for balanced power and speed, while Intel vPro Essentials provides essential remote management, hardware-based security, and stability for smaller-scale enterprise and embedded environments. Thermal design power (TDP) ranges from 9W for ultra-low-power U-series to 65W for higher-performance H-series, supporting DDR4 and DDR5 memory configurations in mid-generation transitions. Model ranges span from i3 processors with at least 6 cores to i9 variants reaching 24 cores, focusing on representative embedded SKUs without consumer-oriented unlocks.[139][140][141] The eleventh generation, codenamed Tiger Lake-UP3 and Tiger Lake-H, utilizes Intel's third-generation 10nm SuperFin process to deliver enhanced integrated graphics and AI acceleration via Intel Gaussian & Neural Accelerator (GNA) for edge inference tasks. Representative embedded models include the Core i5-1145G7E (UP3 variant, 4 cores/8 threads, up to 4.1 GHz turbo, 12-28W TDP) for compact IoT gateways and the Core i7-11800HE (H variant, 8 cores/16 threads, up to 4.7 GHz, 45W TDP) for more demanding industrial controls, emphasizing single-thread performance gains of up to 23% over prior generations in low-power envelopes. These processors support up to 128 GB LPDDR4x memory and PCIe 4.0 x16 lanes, with vPro Essentials enabling secure boot and remote firmware updates critical for embedded reliability.[105] Building on this foundation, the twelfth generation (Alder Lake-S/U/P/PS/H) shifts to the Intel 7 process node (optimized 10nm), introducing the first hybrid P-core + E-core architecture with up to 16 cores total for superior multi-threaded efficiency in IoT orchestration. Embedded TE models range from the Core i3-12100TE (4 P-cores/8 threads, up to 4.0 GHz, 35W TDP) for basic edge nodes to the Core i9-12900TE (8 P-cores + 8 E-cores/24 threads, up to 4.8 GHz, 35W TDP) for high-throughput industrial servers, supporting PCIe 5.0 x16 + PCIe 4.0 x4 and up to 128 GB DDR5-4800 memory. This generation's hybrid design reduces power draw by up to 40% in light workloads compared to uniform-core predecessors, with vPro Essentials facilitating zero-touch provisioning in distributed embedded networks.[142][140] The thirteenth generation (Raptor Lake-S/U/P/H) refines the hybrid architecture on Intel 7, expanding E-cores for up to 24 total cores to handle complex real-time analytics in embedded systems. Key embedded offerings include the Core i7-13700TE (8 P-cores + 8 E-cores/24 threads, up to 4.8 GHz, 35W TDP) for mid-range IoT hubs and the Core i9-13900TE (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores/32 threads, up to 5.0 GHz, 35W TDP) for intensive edge computing, with PCIe 5.0 support and DDR5-5600 compatibility enhancing I/O bandwidth. These processors deliver up to 1.35x multi-threaded performance uplift over the twelfth generation, bolstered by vPro Essentials for threat detection and extended telemetry in harsh environments.[143][144] Finally, the fourteenth generation (Raptor Lake-HX Refresh) offers a tuned refresh of the thirteenth, optimizing clock speeds and efficiency for sustained embedded workloads up to 65W TDP. Representative models like the Core i9-14900T (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores/32 threads, up to 5.5 GHz turbo, 35W TDP) target high-end IoT and automation controllers, maintaining PCIe 5.0 and DDR5 support while providing marginal single-thread boosts of up to 3% for latency-sensitive tasks. The TE designation ensures 15-year availability, with vPro Essentials integration for seamless fleet management in industrial IoT ecosystems.[145]

Core Ultra Series 1 and 2 Processors

The Intel Core Ultra Series 1 and 2 processors for embedded applications represent a shift toward AI-optimized, disaggregated architectures designed for edge computing, industrial automation, and long-term deployments in rugged environments. These processors build on a hybrid core design with performance (P-cores), efficient (E-cores), and low-power efficient (LP-E) cores, integrated neural processing units (NPUs) for AI acceleration, and support for enterprise features like Intel vPro technology. Optimized for power efficiency and extended availability, they target applications requiring reliable performance over extended periods, such as medical devices, retail kiosks, and smart city infrastructure.[6][146]

Series 1: Meteor Lake-PS

Introduced in 2024, the Core Ultra Series 1 embedded processors, codenamed Meteor Lake-PS, utilize Intel's 4 process node and feature a tile-based (disaggregated) design comprising compute, SoC, graphics, and I/O tiles for modular scalability. These processors are available in FCBGA or LGA-1851 packages, with model ranges including Core Ultra 5, 7, and 9 (1xx suffix) differentiated by PS for embedded variants, supporting configurations up to 6 P-cores, 8 E-cores, and 2 LP-E cores for a total of 16 cores. Key examples include the Core Ultra 7 155H (6P + 8E + 2 LP-E, 22 threads) and Core Ultra 7 165H (similar configuration, up to 5.0 GHz turbo), both with integrated Intel Arc graphics featuring up to 8 Xe-cores.[147][6] These processors integrate an NPU delivering up to 11 TOPS for AI workloads, such as computer vision and natural language processing at the edge, alongside support for LPDDR5X memory up to 7467 MT/s in dual-channel configurations and DDR5-5600. Thermal design power (TDP) ranges from 15W to 45W base, configurable up to 55W for sustained operation in compact, fanless systems, with advanced power management including S0ix low-power states and Intel Gaussian & Neural Accelerator 3.0 for speech processing. Enterprise readiness is enhanced by Intel vPro platform essentials, enabling remote management, security features like Intel TXT and AES-NI, and a 10-15 year lifecycle for long-term embedded deployments.[147][146][148]
ModelCores (P+E+LP-E)NPU (TOPS)Base TDP (W)Max Memory (MT/s)Package
Core Ultra 7 155H6+8+21128LPDDR5X-7467FCBGA-1556
Core Ultra 7 165H6+8+21128LPDDR5X-7467FCBGA-1744
Core Ultra 5 1xx (variants)4+8+2 or 2+8+21015-45DDR5-5600LGA-1851
This table highlights representative embedded models, emphasizing AI and efficiency for edge use cases.[147][149]

Series 2: Arrow Lake-HX and Lunar Lake Embedded Variants

Launched in 2025, the Core Ultra Series 2 embedded processors extend the tile architecture with enhanced AI capabilities, targeting high-performance edge AI and industrial IoT. Embedded variants draw from Arrow Lake-HX for higher TDP scenarios and Lunar Lake for ultra-low-power designs, featuring model ranges like Core Ultra 5/7/9 (2xx suffix) with PS designations for socketed or BGA packages, up to 8 P-cores, 16 E-cores, and LP-E cores in hybrid setups. Representative models include the Core Ultra 9 285HX (up to 24 cores total, 5.5 GHz turbo) for demanding embedded workstations and Lunar Lake-based Ultra 7 268V (4P + 4E, optimized for 8-15W). These maintain disaggregated tiles for improved yield and upgradability.[44][126][150] The integrated NPU scales to 48 TOPS in Lunar Lake variants for advanced generative AI, while Arrow Lake-HX offers up to 13 TOPS NPU with total platform AI performance exceeding 40 TOPS via CPU/GPU synergy, supporting on-device inference for real-time analytics. Memory compatibility includes LPDDR5X-8400 and DDR5-5600 ECC/non-ECC up to 192 GB, with vPro support for secure, manageable enterprise fleets. TDPs span 15-55W, suitable for thermally constrained embedded systems, backed by a 10-15 year lifecycle to ensure supply chain stability in critical applications.[44][146][151][148]
ModelCores (P+E+LP-E)NPU (TOPS)Base TDP (W)Max Memory (MT/s)Package
Core Ultra 9 285HX8+16+01355DDR5-5600LGA-1851
Core Ultra 7 268V (Lunar Lake)4+4+04815-30LPDDR5X-8400FCBGA
Core Ultra 5 245K (embedded variant)6+8+01365DDR5-5600LGA-1851
This table provides examples of Series 2 embedded configurations, focusing on AI acceleration and longevity for industrial edge computing.[44][152][126]

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