Navigating Intel’s vast processor lineup can be daunting, especially with frequent releases and the constant competition with AMD. Whether you’re a seasoned PC builder or a newcomer, this guide simplifies the process. We’ll outline Intel’s processor tiers in chronological order, providing key specifications like Total Draw Power (TDP), socket compatibility, memory support, and core/thread counts to help you make an informed decision, with this Intel CPU guide!
Intel CPU Suffixes & their Meanings
Below is a chart of Intel CPU Suffixes (Letters) at the end of each CPU, to give you a greater understanding of their meanings. As this is a desktop processor guide, some of these suffixes are not relevant but its good to know!
| Suffix | Meaning | Description |
|---|---|---|
| K | Unlocked | Efficient laptop CPU’s with lower power consumption. |
| KF | Unlocked + No Integrated Graphics | Like “K” but lacks integrated GPU. Requires a dedicated GPU. |
| F | No Integrated Graphics | Same as standard versions but without an integrated GPU. |
| X | Extreme Edition | High-performance CPU’s, mainly for HEDT (High-End Desktop) platforms. |
| XE | Extreme Edition + Unlocked | Like “X” but can be overclocked for extreme performance. |
| KS | Special Edition | Higher-binned “K” chips with better performance. |
| H | High Performance (Laptops) | High-performance mobile processors. |
| HK | High Performance + Unlocked | Lower power consumption versions of standard desktop CPU’s. |
| HQ | High Performance + Quad-Core | Lower power consumption versions of standard desktop CPU’s. |
| U | Ultra-Low Power | Ultra-low power CPU’s for fan less or thin devices. |
| Y | Extremely Low Power | Desktop CPU’s with high-performance and efficiency cores but no efficiency-focused boost modes. |
| G | Integrated Graphics | Used in some models with powerful integrated graphics (e.g., “G7” for Iris Plus Graphics). |
| T | Power Efficient (Desktop) | Older generation CPU’s with high-end integrated graphics. |
| P | Performance Hybrid | Older mobile CPU’s (before Intel switched to “U” and “H”). |
| E | Embedded | Used in industrial or embedded systems. |
| C | Desktop Processor with Iris Pro Graphics | Older mobile CPU’s with four cores. |
| M | Mobile | Older mobile CPU’s (before Intel switched to “U” and “H”). |
Intel Core i3
7th Generation
Intel Core i3-7300 – 2C 4T @ (4.00 GHz) 51w 1151 DDR4
Intel Core i3-7300T – 2C 4T @ (3.50 GHz) 35w 1151 DDR4
Intel Core i3-7320 – 2C 4T @ (4.10 GHz) 51w 1151 DDR4
Intel Core i3-7350K – 2C 4T@ (4.20 GHz) 60w 1151 DDR4
8th Generation
Intel Core i3-8100 – 4C 4T @ (3.60 GHz) 65w 1151 DDR4
Intel Core i3-8100T – 4C 4T @ (3.1Ghz) 35w 1151 DDR4
Intel Core i3-8100F – 4C 4T @ (3.6 GHz) 65w 1151 DDR4
Intel Core i3-8300 – 4C 4T @ (3.70 GHz) 62w 1151 DDR4
Intel Core i3-8300T – 4C 4T @ (3.20 GHz) 35w 1151 DDR4
Intel Core i3-8350K – 4C 4T @ (4.00 GHz) 91w 1151 DDR4
9th Generation
Intel Core i3-9100 – 4C 4T @ (3.60 GHz 4.2 GHz Boost) 65w 1511 DDR4
Intel Core i3-9100E – 4C 4T @ (3.10 GHz 3.7 GHz Boost) 65w 1511 DDR4
Intel Core i3-9100F – 4C 4T @(3.60 GHz 4.2 GHz Boost) 65w 1151 DDR4
Intel Core i3-9100T – 4C 4T @(3.10 GHz 3.7 GHz Boost) 65w 1151 DDR4
Intel Core i3-9100TE – 4C 4T @(2.20 GHz 3.2 GHz Boost) 35w 1151 DDR4
Intel Core i3-9300 – 4C 4T @ (3.70 GHz 4.3 GHz Boost) 62w 1551 DDR4
Intel Core i3-9300T – 4C 4T @ (3.20 GHz 3.8 GHz Boost) 35w 1151 DDR4
Intel Core i3-9320 – 4C 4T @ (3.70 GHz 4.4 GHz Boost) 62w 1151 DDR4
Intel Core i3-9350K – 4C 4T @ 4.00 GHz 4.6 GHz Boost) 91w 1151 DDR4
Intel Core i3-9350KF 4C 4T @ (4.00 GHz 4.6 GHz Boost) 91w 1151 DDR4
10th Generation
Intel Core i3-10100 4C 8T @ (3.60 GHz 4.3 GHz Boost) 65w 1200 DDR4
Intel Core i3-10100F 4C 8T @ (3.60 GHz 4.3 GHz Boost) 65w 1200 DDR4
Intel Core i3-10100T 4C 8T @ (3.00 GHz 3.8 GHz Boost) 35w 1200 DDR4
Intel Core i3-10105 4C 8T @(3.70 GHz 4.4 GHz Boost) 65w 1200 DDR4
Intel Core i3-10105F 4C 8T @ (3.70 GHz 4.4 GHz Boost) 65w 1200 DDR4
Intel Core i3-10105T 4C 8T @(3.00 GHz 3.9 GHz Boost) 35w 1200 DDR4
Intel Core i3-10300 4C 8T @(3.70 GHz 4.4 GHz Boost) 62w 1200 DDR4
Intel Core i3-10300T 4C 8T @(3.00 GHz 3.9 GHz Boost) 35w 1200 DDR4
Intel Core i3-10305 4C 8T @ (3.80 GHz 4.5 GHz Boost) 65w 1200 DDR4
Intel Core i3-10305T 4C 8T @ (3.00 GHz 4 GHz Boost) 35w 1200 DDR4
Intel Core i3-10320 4C 8T @ (3.80 GHz 4.6 GHz Boost) 91w 1200 DDR4
Intel Core i3-10325 4C 8T @ (3.90 GHz 4.7 GHz) 91w 1200 DDR4
11th Generation
Intel Core i3-11100B 4C 8T @ (3.60 GHz 4.40 GHz Boost) 65w 1200 DDR4
Intel Core i3-11340 CPM 4C 8T @ (4.00 GHz 4.6 GHz Boost) 65w 1200 DDR4
12th Generation
Intel Core i3-12100 4C 8T @ (3.30 GHz 4.3 GHz Boost) 60w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i3-12100E 4C 8T @ (3.20 GHz 4.2 GHz Boost) 60w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i3-12100F 4C 8T @ (3.30 GHz 4.3 GHz Boost) 58w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i3-12100T 4C 8T @ (2.20 GHz 4.1 GHz Boost) 35w 1700 DDR4 /5
Intel Core i3-12100TE 4C 8T @ (2.10 GHz 4 GHz Boost) 35w 1700 DDR4 /5
Intel Core i3-12300 4C 8T @ (3.50 GHz 4.4 GHz Boost) 60w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i3-12300T 4C 8T @ (2.30 GHz 4.2 GHz Boost) 34w 1700 DDR4/5
13th Generation
Intel Core i3-13100TE 4C 8T @ (2.40 GHz 4.1 GHz) 35w 1700 DDR4 /5
Intel Core i3-13100T 4C 8T @ (2.50 GHz 4.2 GHz) 35w 1700 DDR4 /5
Intel Core i3-13100F 4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz 4.5 GHz) 58w 1700 DDR4 /5
Intel Core i3-13100E 4C 8T @ (3.30 GHz 4.4 GHz) 60w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i3-13100 4C 8T @ (3.40 GHz 4.4 GHz) 60w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i3-13100T 4C 8T @ (2.50 GHz 4.2 GHz) 35w 1700 DDR4 /5
Intel Core i3-13100F 4C 8T @ (3.40 GHz 4.5 GHz) 58w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i3-13100E 4C 8T @ (3.30 GHz 4.4 GHz) 60w 1700 DDR4 /5
Intel Core i3-13100 4C 8T @ (3.40 GHz 4.5 GHz) 60w 1700 DDR4 /5
14th Generation
Intel Core i3-14100 4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz 4.7 GHz) 60w 1700 DDR4 /5
Intel Core i3-14100F 4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz 4.7 GHz) 58w 1700 DDR4 /5
Intel Core i3-14100T 4C 8T @(2.70 GHz 4.4 GHz) 35w 1700 DDR4 /5
Intel Core I5
11th Generation
Intel Core i5-11500 6C 12T @ (2.70 GHz4.6 GHz Boost)65w 1200 DDR4
Intel Core i5-11500B 6C 12T @ (3.30 GHz 4.6 GHz Boost)65w 1200 DDR4
Intel Core i5-11500T – 6C 12T @ (1.50 GHz 3.9GHz Boost) 1200 DDR4
Intel Core i5-11600 – 6C 12T @ (2.80 GHz 4.8GHz Boost) 65w 1200 DDR4
Intel Core i5-11600K – 6C 12T @ 3.90 GHz 4.9GHz Boost) 125w 1200 DDR4
Intel Core i5-11600KF 6C 12T @ (3.90 GHz 4.9 GHz) 125w 1200 DDR4
Intel Core i5-11600T 6C 12T@ (1.70 GHz 4.1 GHz Boost) 35w DDR4
12th Generation
Intel Core i5-12400 – 6C 12T @ (2.50 GHz 4.4 GHz Boost) 65w 1700 DDR4 /5
Intel Core i5-12400F 6C 12T @ (2.50 GHz4.4GHz Boost) 65w 1700 DDR4 /5
Intel Core i5-12400T 6C 12T @ (1.80 GHz 4.2 GHz Boost) 35w 1700 DDR4 /5
Intel Core i5-12490F 6C 12T @ (3.00 GHz4.6GHz Boost) 65w 1700 DDR4 /5
Intel Core i5-12500 6C 12T @ (3.00 GHz 4.6 GHz Boost) 65w 1700 DDR4 /5
Intel Core i5-12500E 6C 12T @ 2.90 GHz 4.5Ghz Boost) 65w 1700 DDR4 /5
Intel Core i5-12500T 6C 12T @ 2.00 GHz4.4GHz Boost) 35w 1700 DDR4 /5
Intel Core i5-12500TE 6C 12T @ (1.90 GHz 4.3Ghz Boost) 35w 1700 DDR4 /5
Intel Core i5-12600 6C 12T @ (3.30 GHz 4.8 GHz Boost) 65w 1700 DDR4 /5
Intel Core i5-12600K 10C 16T @ (3.70 GHz 4.9 GHz Boost) 125w 1700 DDR4 /5
Intel Core i5-12600KF 10C 16T @(3.70 GHz 4.9GHz Boost) 125w 1700 DDR4 /5
Intel Core i5-12600T 6C 12T @ 2.10 GHz 4.6 GHz Boost) 35w 1700 DDR4 /5
13th Generation
Intel Core i5-13400 10C 16T @ (2.50 GHz 4.6 GHz) 65w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i5-13400E 10C 16T@ (2.40 GHz 4.6 GHz) 65w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i5-13400F 10C 16T@(2.50 GHz 4.6 GHz Boost) 65w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i5-13400T 10C 16T @ (1.30 GHz 4.4 GHz Boost) 35w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i5-13490F 10C 16T @ (2.50 GHz 4.4 GHz Boost) 65w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i5-13500 14C 20T @ (2.50 GHz 4.8GHz Boost) 65w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i5-13500E 14C 20T @ (2.40 GHz 4.6GHz Boost) 65w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i5-13500H 14C 20T @ (1.60 GHz 4.7 GHz Boost) 45w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i5-13600 14C 20T@ (2.70 GHz 5Ghz Boost) 65w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i5-13600HX14C 20T@ 2.60 GHz 4.8 GHz Boost) 45w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i5-13600K14C 20T@ (3.50 GHz 5.1Ghz Boost) 125w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i5-13600KF14C 20T @ (3.50 GHz 5.1Ghz Boost) 125w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i5-13600T14C 20T @ (1.80 GHz 4.8 GHZ Boost) 45w 1700 DDR4/5
14th Generation
Intel Core i5-1440010C 16T@ (2.50 GHz 4.7 GHz Boost) 1700 65w DDR4/5
Intel Core i5-14400F10C 16T @ (2.50 GHz 4.7 GHz Boost) 1700 65w DDR4/5
Intel Core i5-14400T10C 16T@ (1.50 GHz4.5 GHz Boost) 1700 35w DDR4/5
Intel Core i5-14401E6C 12T @ (2.50 GHz 4.7 GHz Boost) 1700 35w DDR4/5
Intel Core i5-14401EF6C 12T @ (2.50 GHz 4.7 GHz Boost) 1700 65w DDR4/5
Intel Core i5-14401TE6C 12T @ (2.00 GHz4.5 GHz Boost) 1700 45w DDR4/5
Intel Core i5-1450014C 20T @ (2.60 GHz 5 GHz Boost) 1700 65w DDR4/5
Intel Core i5-14500HX14C 20T @ (2.60 GHz 4.9 GHz Boost) 55w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i5-14500T14C 20T @ (1.70 GHz4.8 GHz Boost) 35w1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i5-14501E6C 12T @ (3.3 GHz 5.2 GHz Boost) 65w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i5-14501TE 6C 12T @ (2.20 GHz5.2 GHz Boost) 65w DDR4/5
Intel Core i5-14600 14C 20T @ (2.70 GHz 5.2 GHz Boost) 65w DDR4/5
Intel Core i5-14600K 14C 20T @ (3.50 GHz 5.3Ghz Boost) 125w DDR4/5
Intel Core i5-14600KF 14C 20T @ (3.50 GHz 5.1 GHz Boost) 125w DDR4/5
Intel Core i5-14600T 14C 20T @ (1.80 GHz 5.1 GHz Boost) 35w DDR4/5
Intel Core i7
11th Generation
Intel Core i7-11700 8C 16T @ (2.50 GHz 4.9 GHz Boost) 65w 1200 DDR4/
Intel Core i7-11700B 8C 16T @ (3.20 GHz 4.8 GHz Boost) 65w 1200 DDR4/
Intel Core i7-11700F 8C 16T @ (2.50 GHz 4.9 GHz Boost) 65w 1200 DDR4/
Intel Core i7-11700K 8C 16T @ (3.60 GHz 5 GHz Boost) 65w 1200 DDR4/
Intel Core i7-11700KF 8C 16T @ (3.60 GHz 5GHz Boost) 65w 1200 DDR4/
Intel Core i7-11700T 8C 16T @ (1.40 GHz 4.6 GHz Boost) 65w 1200 DDR4/
12th Generation
Intel Core i7-12700 12C 20T @ 2.10 GHz 4.9 GHz Boost) 65w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i7-12700E 12C 20T @ 2.10 GHz 4.8 GHz Boost) 65w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i7-12700F 12C 20T @ 2.10 GHz 4.9 GHz Boost) 65w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i7-12700K 12C 20T @ 3.60 GHz 5 GHz Boost) 125w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i7-12700KF 12C 20T @ 3.60 GHz 5 GHz Boost) 125w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i7-12700T 12C 20T @ 1.40 GHz 4.7 GHz Boost) 35w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i7-12700TE 12C 20T @ 1.40 GHz 4.6 GHz Boost) 35w 1700 DDR4/5
13th Generation
Intel Core i7-13700 16C 24T @ (2.10 GHz5.2 GHz Boost) 65w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i7-13700E 16C 24T @ (1.90 GHz 5.1 GHz Boost) 65w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i7-13700F 16C 24T @ (2.10 GHz 5.2 GHz Boost) 65w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i7-13700K 16C 24T @ (3.40 GHz 5.4 GHz Boost) 125w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i7-13700KF 16C 24T @ (3.40 GHz 5.2 GHz Boost) 65w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i7-13700T16C 24T @ (1.40 GHz 4.9 GHz Boost) 35w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i7-13700TE16C 24T @ (1.10 GHz 4.8 GHz Boost) 35w 1700 DDR4/5
14th Generation
Intel Core i7-14700 20C 28T @ 2.10 GHz 5.4 GHz Boost) 65w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i7-14700F 20C 28T @ 2.10 GHz 5.4 GHz Boost) 65w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i7-14700K 20C 28T @ 3.40 GHz 5.6 GHz Boost) 125w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i7-14700KF 20C 28T @ 3.40 GHz 5.6 GHz Boost) 125w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i7-14700T 20C 28T @ 1.30 GHz 5.2 GHz Boost) 35w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i7-14701E 8C 16T @ 2.60 GHz 5.4 GHz Boost) 65w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i7-14701TE 8C 16T @ 2.10 GHz 5.2 GHz Boost) 45w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core I9
10th Generation
Intel Core i9-10850K 10C 20T @ (3.60 GHz 5.2 GHz Boost) 125w 1200 DDR4
Intel Core i9-10900 10C 20T @ (2.80 GHz 5.2 GHz Boost) 65w 1200 DDR4
Intel Core i9-10900E 10C 20T @ (2.80 GHz 4.7 GHz Boost) 65w 1200 DDR4
Intel Core i9-10900F 10C 20T @ (2.80 GHz 5.2 GHz Boost) 65w 1200 DDR4
Intel Core i9-10900K 10C 20T @ (3.70 GHz 5.3 GHz Boost) 125w 1200 DDR4
Intel Core i9-10900KF 10C 20T @ (3.70 GHz 5.3 GHz Boost) 125w 1200 DDR4
Intel Core i9-10900T 10C 20T @ (1.90 GHz 4.6 GHz Boost) 35w 1200 DDR4
Intel Core i9-10900TE 10C 20T @ (1.80 GHz 4.5 GHz Boost) 35w 1200 DDR4
Intel Core i9-10900X 10C 20T @ (3.70 GHz 4.7 GHz Boost) 165w 2066 DDR4
Intel Core i9-10910 10C 20T @ (3.60 GHz 5 GHz Boost) 125w 1200 DDR4
Intel Core i9-10920X 12C 24T @ (3.50 GHz 4.8 GHz Boost) 165w 2066 DDR4
Intel Core i9-10940X 14C 28T @ 3.30 GHz 4.8 GHz Boost) 165w 2066 DDR4/5
Intel Core i9-10980XE 18C 36T @ 3.00 GHz 4.8 GHz Boost) 165w 2066 DDR4/5
11th Generation
Intel Core i9-11900 8C 16T @ 2.50 GHz 5.2 GHz Boost) 65w 1200 DDR4/5
Intel Core i9-11900F 8C 16T @ 2.50 GHz 5.2 GHz Boost) 65w 1200 DDR4/5
Intel Core i9-11900K 8C 16T @ 3.50 GHz 5.3 GHz Boost) 125w 1200 DDR4/5
Intel Core i9-11900KF 8C 16T @ 3.50 GHz 5.3 GHz Boost) 125w 1200 DDR4/5
Intel Core i9-11900T 8C 16T @ 1.50 GHz 4.2 GHz Boost) 35w 1200 DDR4/5
12th Generation
Intel Core i9-12900 16C 24T @ (2.40 GHz 5.1 GHz Boost) 65w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i9-12900E 16C 24T @ (2.30 GHz 5 GHz Boost) 65w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i9-12900F 16C 24T @ (2.40 GHz 5.1 GHz Boost) 65w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i9-12900K 16C 24T @ (3.20 GHz 5.2 GHz Boost) 125w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i9-12900KF 16C 24T @ (3.20 GHz 5.2 GHz Boost) 125w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i9-12900KS 16C 24T @ (3.40 GHz 5.5 GHz Boost) 150w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i9-12900T 16C 24T @ (1.40 GHz 4.9 GHz Boost) 35w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i9-12900TE 16C 24T @ (1.10 GHz 4.8 GHz Boost) 35w 1700 DDR4/5
13th Generation
Intel Core i9-13900 24C 32T @ (2.00 GHz 5.6 GHz Boost) 65w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i9-13900E 24C 32T @ (1.80 GHz 5.2 GHz Boost) 65w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i9-13900F 24C 32T @ (2.00 GHz 5.6 GHz Boost) 65w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i9-13900K 24C 32T @ (3.00 GHz 5.8 GHz Boost) 125w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i9-13900KF 24C 32T @ (3.00 GHz 5.8 GHz Boost) 125w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i9-13900KS 24C 32T @ (3.20 GHz 6 GHz Boost) 150w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i9-13900T 24C 32T @ (1.10 GHz 5.3 GHz Boost) 35w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i9-13900TE 24C 32T @ (1.00 GHz 5GHz Boost) 35w 1700 DDR4/5
14th Generation
Intel Core i9-14900 24C 32T @ 2.00 GHz 5.8 GHz Boost) 65w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i9-14900F 24C 32T @ 2.00 GHz 5.8 GHz Boost) 65w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i9-14900K 24C 32T @ 3.20 GHz 6 GHz Boost) 125w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i9-14900KF 24C 32T @ 3.20 GHz 6 GHz Boost) 125w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i9-14900KS 24C 32T @ 3.20 GHz 6.2 GHz Boost) 150w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i9-14900T 24C 32T @ 1.10 GHz 5.5 GHz Boost) 35w 1700 DDR4/5
Intel Core i9-14901KE 8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz 5.8 GHz Boost) 125w 1700 DDR4/5
What’s suitable for your needs
Intel Core i3
The Core i3 is Intel’s entry-level processor, good for basic tasks like browsing, office work, and media streaming. It usually has 4 cores and 8 threads, so it’s fine for everyday use but struggles with heavy workloads or gaming. It’s the budget-friendly choice, but you wouldn’t want it for anything demanding.
Intel Core i5
The Core i5 is the sweet spot for most users, balancing performance and price. It usually has 6 to 10 cores with more threads, making it solid for gaming, multitasking, and even some light content creation. It’s a noticeable step up from i3, especially in speed and responsiveness. If you get a “K” model, you can overclock it for even more power.
Intel Core i7
The Core i7 is for those who need high performance—gamers, streamers, and content creators. It typically has 8 to 16 cores and higher clock speeds, handling demanding applications with ease. It’s a great choice if you want smooth gaming while running other programs in the background, or if you do video editing and 3D rendering.
Intel Core i9
The Core i9 is Intel’s top-tier option, built for extreme performance. With up to 24 cores and massive power, it’s overkill for most users but a beast for high-end gaming, professional workloads, and workstation-level tasks. If you’re editing 4K videos, running complex simulations, or just want the absolute best, this is the one to go for.
Key Differences at a Glance
| Feature | i3 | i5 | i7 | i9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cores/Threads | 4-8 | 6-10 / 12-20 | 8-16 / 16-24 | 10-24 / 20-32 |
| Clock Speed | Moderate | Higher | Even Higher | Highest |
| Hyper-Threading | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cache Size | Small | Medium | Large | Largest |
| Overclocking (K models) | Rare | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Basic tasks | Gaming, multitasking | High-end gaming, content creation | Extreme performance, workstations |
Summary
In summary, this covers all the key information you need when choosing an Intel processor. If you’re making the switch from Ryzen and new to Intel’s lineup, understanding their naming conventions and differences can take some time. However, if you’ve read my previous Ryzen CPU guide, you’ve probably noticed that both brands follow a similar tier and numbering structure. This isn’t a coincidence—AMD has seemingly adopted Intel’s approach, likely to make things easier for consumers.
While both brands have their own strengths, Intel processors tend to excel in single-core performance and gaming, while AMD chips often offer better multi-core efficiency at certain price points. That being said, Intel’s recent advancements have made their CPU’s highly competitive across the board. So whether you’re a gamer, content creator, or just looking for a reliable processor for everyday use, understanding these differences will help you make an informed decision!
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