There are different options to get the name and the number of the Intel® Processors.
The methods below apply on all Intel® processors such as Intel® Core™, Intel® Xeon®, Intel® Pentium®, Intel® Celeron®, and Intel Atom® processors.
See the example listed below when choosing System Information.
Type the following command
lscpu | grep "Model name"
See examples:
Type the following command in the terminal app
sysctl -a | grep machdep.cpu.brand_string
See an example:
If you bought an Intel® Boxed Processor, the information about the number of the processor along with other information like the batch number (FPO) and the serial number (ATPO) are listed on the packaging box.
The name and number of the Intel® Processor is listed on the top of the processor. See the example below.
To identify your Intel® Xeon® using the markings on the processor, refer to How to Identify My Intel® Xeon® Processor Markings for Warranty Requests.
Watch this video to see how to identify your Intel® Processor name and number.
Identify the generation for your Intel® Core™ Processors
You can also identify the generation of the processor if your processor is Intel® Core™. The generation of the processor is the first number after i9, i7, i5, or i3.
Here are some examples:
Note | If you need more information about any Intel® processor, use the Product Specification Page (ARK) and enter the processor number in the search box. |