Intel Processor List : From newest to oldest one !

Here is a categorized list of the major Intel desktop and mobile processor families (Core, Xeon, and Atom brands) from newest to oldest, including their code names, key architectures, and launch years.

📊 Intel Processor Lineage Snapshot

Generation (Code Name)	Core Brand	Typical Launch Year	Key Features / Architecture	Notable Status
Meteor Lake	Core Ultra (1st gen)	2023	Intel 4, first disaggregated “chiplet” design for clients, AI Boost NPU	Current (Mobile)
Raptor Lake	14th Gen Core	2023	Refined 13th Gen, higher clocks, more E-cores	Current (Desktop)
Raptor Lake	13th Gen Core	2022	Hybrid (P+E cores), DDR5/4, PCIe 5.0	Current
Alder Lake	12th Gen Core	2021	First hybrid (P+E cores) for desktop, DDR5, PCIe 5.0	Widely Used
Rocket Lake	11th Gen Core	2021	Cypress Cove backport, Xe graphics (desktop)	Last 14nm desktop
Tiger Lake	11th Gen Core	2020	Willow Cove, Xe graphics, Thunderbolt 4 (mobile)	10nm SuperFin
Comet Lake	10th Gen Core	2019-2020	More cores, up to 10C/20T (desktop)	14nm++ (Desktop/Mobile)
Ice Lake	10th Gen Core	2019	Sunny Cove, Gen11 graphics (mobile)	First 10nm client CPU
Coffee Lake	9th Gen Core	2018-2019	Up to 8 cores, no hyper-threading on i9	14nm++ (Desktop)
Coffee Lake	8th Gen Core	2017-2018	First 6-core mainstream i7, i9 debuts	14nm+ (Desktop/Mobile)
Kaby Lake	7th Gen Core	2016-2017	Refined 14nm, 4 cores/8 threads mainstream	14nm+
Skylake	6th Gen Core	2015-2016	New platform (DDR4, 100-series chipsets)	Long-lived 14nm design
Broadwell	5th Gen Core	2014-2015	First 14nm, minor desktop release	Mainly mobile/focused
Haswell	4th Gen Core	2013-2014	New socket (LGA1150), integrated VRM	Introduced FIVR
Ivy Bridge	3rd Gen Core	2012-2013	First 22nm, PCIe 3.0, DDR3	Tick (shrink)
Sandy Bridge	2nd Gen Core	2011	New microarchitecture, integrated GPU on-die	Major performance leap
Nehalem / Westmere	1st Gen Core (i7/i5)	2008-2010	Return to integrated memory controller, Turbo Boost	Post-“Core 2” era begins

Note on “Core Ultra”: Intel rebranded its Core processors starting with Meteor Lake (launched December 2023). These are now called “Intel Core Ultra” (e.g., Core Ultra 7 155H). Processors before this retain the classic naming (e.g., Core i7-13700H). Meteor Lake is currently for laptops only; desktop chips are still on the “Core i” naming with Raptor Lake.

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🚀 Latest & Upcoming Generations (Detailed)

1. Meteor Lake (Core Ultra Series) – Newest

• Launch: December 2023
• Market: Mobile (laptops) only.
• Key Innovation: First client “chiplet” design using Intel 4 process. It separates the CPU, GPU, and SoC onto different “tiles.” Features a dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) for AI tasks.
• Example: Core Ultra 7 155H, Core Ultra 9 185H

2. Raptor Lake Refresh (14th Gen Core)

• Launch: October 2023
• Market: Desktop (and some high-end mobile HX-series).
• Positioning: A refresh of the 13th Gen, offering slightly higher clock speeds and more E-cores on some models.
• Example: Core i9-14900K, Core i7-14700K

3. Raptor Lake (13th Gen Core)

• Launch: 2022
• Market: Desktop & Mobile.
• Key Feature: Hybrid architecture with Performance-cores (P-cores) and Efficiency-cores (E-cores). Compatible with both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.
• Example: Core i9-13900K, Core i5-13400

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💎 How to Identify Your CPU’s Generation

The generation is the first one or two digits after the brand modifier in the model number.

• Core i9-14900K → Starts with “14” → 14th Generation
• Core i7-13700H → Starts with “13” → 13th Generation
• Core i5-12400F → Starts with “12” → 12th Generation

For the newest Core Ultra series, the generation is indicated separately (e.g., Core Ultra 7 155H is part of the 1st generation of Core Ultra processors, which is Meteor Lake).

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🔮 What’s Next?

The next major architecture expected for desktop is Arrow Lake, anticipated for late 2024. It will also use a chiplet design and is expected to bring the Core Ultra branding to desktop PCs.

I hope this structured list is helpful! Are you looking for information on a specific generation (like performance, socket type, or which one to buy)?

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