A Brief Guide to Intel’s Latest Processor and Naming Updates

New Processors, New Names

Intel have recently made a number of processor and naming updates. Intel introduced Intel® Core™ Ultra processors and Intel® Core™ 14th gen processors. Intel added the Intel® Core™ processor N-Series. And Intel 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

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Everyday Performance
Gaming Capable
AI Computing
Enthusiast Gaming

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.

Learn more about the new Intel® Core™ Ultra processors

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 Processor^2 7 8

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AI-Effects on Video Calling
Gaming Capable
AI Enhanced Video Editing
Multi-Tasking with AI Accelerated Software

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.

Learn more about the new Intel® Core™ processors (Series 1)

Comparing Intel Core processors (Series 1) ^3 8

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Streaming
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Multitasking
Photo & Video Editing
Casual Gaming

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:

13^th Gen Intel® Core® processors ›

12^th Gen Intel® Core® processors ›

11^th Gen Intel® Core® processors ›

Understanding Intel® Core™ Processor Suffixes

Form/Function Type/Segment	Suffix	Optimized/Designed for
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

Comparing Intel Core Processors (14th gen)^4 8

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Enthusiast Gaming
Casual Gaming
Gaming While Streaming/Recording
Advanced Content Creation
Basic Content Creation
Everyday Performance

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.

View Intel® Pentium® processors ›

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.

View Intel® Celeron® processors ›