New Processors, New Names
We have recently made a number of processor and naming updates. We introduced Intel® Core™ Ultra processors and Intel® Core™ 14th gen processors. We added the Intel® Core™ processor N-Series. And we introduced a processor for the essential product space: Intel® Processor—a new offering that will replace the Intel Pentium® and Intel Celeron® branding.
Comparing the Intel® Processors1
Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors
Intel® Core™ Ultra processors are a groundbreaking advancement in Intel chip innovation. With an all-new 3D performance hybrid design, they include NPUs (Neural Processing Units) and may also include an Intel® Arc GPU6 for graphics and AI acceleration. Now customers can enjoy exciting new AI capabilities—like video editing, collaboration and game upscaling—while conserving power.
The Intel® Core™ Ultra processor family includes Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor, Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor, and Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 processor.
Suffixes for Intel® Core™ Ultra processors
Intel® Core™ Ultra processors will have suffixes H and U.
For example: Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor 165H and Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 processor 135U.
Comparing Intel Core Ultra Processor2 7 8
Intel® Core™ Processors (Series 1)
Intel® Core™ processors usher in the new era of advanced innovation with a new, shorter naming scheme that includes a 3 digit system for the processor number.
The Intel® Core™ processors family includes Intel® Core™ 7 processor, Intel® Core™ 5 processor, and Intel® Core™ 3 processor.
Comparing Intel Core processors (Series 1) 3 8
Intel® Core™ Processors (14th gen)
Intel® Core™ 14th gen processors deliver high performance and efficiency thanks to a groundbreaking new performance hybrid design.
These include Intel® Core™ i9 processor, Intel® Core™ i7 processor, Intel® Core™ i5 processor, and Intel® Core™ i3 processor.
Learn more about the new Intel® Core™ 14th generation desktop processors
Learn about previous generations:
13th Gen Intel® Core® processors ›
Understanding Intel® Core™ Processor Suffixes
Form/Function Type/Segment |
Suffix |
Optimized/Designed for |
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Desktop |
K |
High performance, unlocked |
|
F |
Requires discrete graphics |
|
S |
Special edition |
|
T |
Power-optimized lifestyle |
|
X/XE |
High performance, unlocked |
Mobile (Laptop and 2-in-1) |
HX |
Highest performance, all SKUs unlocked |
|
HK |
Highest performance, all SKUs unlocked |
|
H |
Highest performance |
|
P |
Performance optimized for thin and light laptops |
|
U |
Power efficient |
|
Y |
Extremely low-power efficient |
|
G1-G7 |
Graphics level (processors with newer integrated graphics technology) |
Embedded |
E |
Embedded |
|
UE |
Power efficient |
|
HE |
High performance |
|
UL |
Power efficient, in LGA package |
|
HL |
Highest performance, in LGA package |
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Recommended For |
Intel® Core™ i9 Processor (14th gen)4 |
Intel® Core™ i7 Processor (14th gen)4 |
Intel® Core™ i5 Processor (14th gen)4 |
Intel® Core™ i3 Processor (14th gen)4 |
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Intel® Core™ Processors N-Series
The Intel® Core™ processor N-Series provides a step-up in performance for entry-level computing on both laptops and desktops. The N-Series naming convention is:
Intel® Processor
Finally, we introduced a new processor for the value product space: Intel® Processor—a new offering that will replace the Intel Pentium® and Intel Celeron® branding.
The new naming conventions is:
Note: The Intel® Processor does not include any generation indicator in the number format. The Intel® Processor alphanumeric prefix will start with an N or U.
Additionally, the Intel® Processor also includes other variations outside of N-series processors.
Intel® Pentium® Silver and Gold Processors
Intel is continuing to offer existing Intel® Pentium® Silver and Intel® Pentium® Gold processors.
Higher numbers within the processor class indicate improved features and benchmarks, including cache, clock speed, or front-side bus.
Intel® Pentium® Gold and Silver processors are distinguished by their overall CPU performance:
- Intel® Pentium® Gold processors are optimized for performance.
- Intel® Pentium® Silver processors are optimized for cost.
Intel® Celeron® Processors
The Intel® Celeron® processor naming convention includes two different formats. Some Intel® Celeron® processors may have one of the following: a four-digit number, a prefix, or a suffix.
Higher numbers within the processor family typically indicate improved features and benchmarks, including cache, clock speed, or front-side bus.