Processors in the Intel vPro® Platform

Intel® Core™ vPro® processors are at the heart of the Intel vPro® platform. They’re designed to deliver the responsive performance and reliable connectivity business users need to stay in the flow—and be productive all day long. Select Intel® Xeon® processors are also available as part of the platform. Look for the Intel vPro® platform brand on PCs to unlock the most value for your business.

11th Generation Intel® Core™ vPro® processors brief ›

Processors in the Intel vPro® Platform

Intel® Core™ vPro® and Intel® Xeon® Processors

Change the game in business computing. Intel® Core™ vPro® processors bring you uncompromised productivity, hardware-based security features, and a foundation for computing innovation. Features and benefits include:

Your choice of processors

A scalable portfolio of processor options, including Intel®Core™ vPro® i9, Intel® Core™VPro® i7, and Intel®Core™ vPro® i5 processors

Graphics support and memory controller

Intel UHD Graphics with support for 4K content and a two-channel DDR4 memory controller

Platform controller

Intel 400 Series Platform Controller Hub (PCH) with support for Thunderbolt™ technology, Intel®Optane™ memory and integrated Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax

Xeon® processors with Intel® vPro®

Select Intel™ Xeon® processors with Intel® vPro® platform eligibility are also available. These processors give you superior performance for workstations and other devices that handle demanding workloads

The Intel vPro® Platform Is Built for Business

The Intel vPro® platform is more than a processor. It’s the gold standard for business-class performance, security features, manageability, and platform stability—all in one integrated, validated system. Intel works closely with OEM partners to ensure PCs meet rigorous criteria and testing requirements for processors, graphics, chipsets, and networking. This delivers outstanding quality, reliability, and compatibility that reduces the burden on your IT team.

Learn more about the Intel vPro® platform

Business-Class PC Performance

A new PC with the 11th Gen Intel® Core™ vPro® processor delivers 52 percent better Microsoft Office performance1 and 41 percent faster Office productivity during a video call.2 3

Hardware-Based Security Features

Intel® Hardware Shield provides enhanced protections against attacks below the OS and advanced threat detection capabilities for increased platform security.

Remote Management

Activate Intel® Active Management Technology to manage and repair PCs remotely. Businesses may lower the costs associated with deskside support while reducing downtime.

Platform Stability

Platform validation through the Intel® Stable IT Platform Program aims for zero hardware changes throughout the buying cycle, for at least 15 months or until the next generational release.

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Delivering Value Across the IT Ecosystem

Business Leaders

Provide a premium computing experience that supports high productivity in your workforce.

IT Administrators

Work efficiently with remote management capabilities, hardware-enhanced security features, and platform stability.

Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)

Description: Gain a framework for delivering premium business computing systems to the market.

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Hardware Resellers

Become a stronger partner to the businesses you service with systems designed especially for business users.

Solution or Managed Service Providers

Provide value-added PC deployment and infrastructure management services with capabilities like Intel® Active Management Technology.

Software Developers

Developers can enhance business solutions with the hardware-hardened capabilities of the Intel vPro® platform.

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Choosing a Business PC

Laptops and 2 in 1s for Business

Find the ultimate combination of versatility and mobility to give your users countless ways to work.

Read about business laptops

Desktops: PCs and All-in-Ones (AIOs) for Business

Speed and style merge in sleek, clutter-free designs that offer added security.

Read about business desktops

Frequently Asked Questions

View all Intel vPro® FAQs

While the Intel vPro® platform is more than a processor, the processor does play a critical role in enabling the features that make these PCs built for business. Intel® Core™ vPro® processors deliver superior performance for all business use cases, plus hardware-based security features that deliver value right out of the box.

Most Intel vPro® platform features work right out of the box. In order to access remote management capabilities, Intel® Active Management Technology must be enabled and provisioned. Learn more about how to set up and configure Intel® Active Management Technology.

You can find drivers and software for Intel® products at our download center.

You can use Intel® Manageability Commander (Intel® MC) or Intel® Endpoint Management Assistant (Intel® EMA) to integrate Intel vPro® platform capabilities for remote management into Microsoft SCCM. For more information, read about Intel® Active Management Technology.

You can use Intel® Manageability Commander (Intel® MC) or Intel® Endpoint Management Assistant (Intel® EMA) to integrate Intel vPro® platform capabilities for remote management into Microsoft SCCM. For more information, read about Intel® Active Management Technology.

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Product and Performance Information

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As measured by PC Mark 10 Application overall score 11th Gen Intel® Core™ vPro® i7-1185G7 Processor vs. 8th Gen Intel® Core™ vPro® i7-8650U Processor.

2

As measured by Productivity and Collaboration Workflow. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ vPro® i7-1185G7 Processor vs. 8th Gen Intel® Core™ vPro® i7-8650U Processor.

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Performance varies by use, configuration and other factors. Learn more at www.Intel.com/PerformanceIndex.