Intel CPU Generations with CPU Types, Core Models, and Integrated Graphics

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1st Generation (Nehalem, Westmere)

  • Year Released: 2008–2010
  • Architecture: 45nm (Nehalem), 32nm (Westmere).
  • Socket: LGA 1156, LGA 1366.
  • CPU Types:
    • Core i3 (dual-core).
    • Core i5 (quad-core, some with Turbo Boost).
    • Core i7 (quad-core with Hyper-Threading).
    • Xeon for servers.
  • Integrated Graphics:
    • None in Nehalem CPUs.
    • Intel HD Graphics introduced in Westmere (Core i5-661).

2nd Generation (Sandy Bridge)

  • Year Released: 2011
  • Architecture: 32nm.
  • Socket: LGA 1155.
  • CPU Types:
    • Core i3 (dual-core, Hyper-Threading).
    • Core i5 (quad-core, Turbo Boost).
    • Core i7 (quad-core with Hyper-Threading).
    • Xeon for servers.
  • Integrated Graphics:
    • Intel HD Graphics 2000/3000.
    • Features: 2D/3D acceleration, basic gaming support.

3rd Generation (Ivy Bridge)

  • Year Released: 2012
  • Architecture: 22nm (3D Tri-Gate transistors).
  • Socket: LGA 1155.
  • CPU Types:
    • Core i3 (dual-core, Hyper-Threading).
    • Core i5 (quad-core, Turbo Boost).
    • Core i7 (quad-core with Hyper-Threading).
    • Xeon for servers.
  • Integrated Graphics:
    • Intel HD Graphics 2500/4000.
    • Features: Better gaming and media performance than Sandy Bridge.

4th Generation (Haswell)

  • Year Released: 2013
  • Architecture: 22nm.
  • Socket: LGA 1150.
  • CPU Types:
    • Core i3, i5, i7.
    • Low-power U-series and Y-series CPUs for laptops.
    • Xeon for workstations.
  • Integrated Graphics:
    • Intel HD Graphics 4600, Iris 5000/5100, Iris Pro 5200.
    • Features: Improved video playback, 4K support.

5th Generation (Broadwell)

  • Year Released: 2014
  • Architecture: 14nm.
  • Socket: LGA 1150.
  • CPU Types:
    • Core i3, i5, i7.
    • Mobile-focused U-series CPUs.
    • Xeon for servers.
  • Integrated Graphics:
    • Intel HD Graphics 5500/6000, Iris 6100, Iris Pro 6200.
    • Features: Better power efficiency and 4K video.

6th Generation (Skylake)

  • Year Released: 2015
  • Architecture: 14nm.
  • Socket: LGA 1151.
  • CPU Types:
    • Core i3, i5, i7.
    • Xeon E3 series for entry-level workstations.
  • Integrated Graphics:
    • Intel HD Graphics 510/530, Iris 540/550, Iris Pro 580.
    • Features: Enhanced gaming and media playback.

7th Generation (Kaby Lake)

  • Year Released: 2016
  • Architecture: 14nm+.
  • Socket: LGA 1151.
  • CPU Types:
    • Core i3, i5, i7.
    • Xeon E3 series.
  • Integrated Graphics:
    • Intel HD Graphics 610/630, Iris Plus 640/650.
    • Features: 4K playback and HEVC support.

8th Generation (Coffee Lake)

  • Year Released: 2017
  • Architecture: 14nm++.
  • Socket: LGA 1151.
  • CPU Types:
    • Core i3 (quad-core).
    • Core i5 (six-core).
    • Core i7 (six-core with Hyper-Threading).
    • Core i9 (introduced later, eight-core).
  • Integrated Graphics:
    • Intel UHD Graphics 630.

9th Generation (Coffee Lake Refresh)

  • Year Released: 2018
  • Architecture: 14nm++.
  • Socket: LGA 1151.
  • CPU Types:
    • Core i3 (quad-core).
    • Core i5 (six-core).
    • Core i7 (eight-core).
    • Core i9 (eight-core with Hyper-Threading).
  • Integrated Graphics:
    • Intel UHD Graphics 630.

10th Generation (Comet Lake/Ice Lake)

  • Year Released: 2019–2020
  • Architecture:
    • Comet Lake: 14nm.
    • Ice Lake: 10nm (mobile).
  • Socket: LGA 1200 (desktop).
  • CPU Types:
    • Core i3, i5, i7, i9.
    • Xeon for servers.
  • Integrated Graphics:
    • Intel UHD Graphics (Comet Lake).
    • Intel Iris Plus (Ice Lake).

11th Generation (Rocket Lake/Tiger Lake)

  • Year Released: 2020–2021
  • Architecture:
    • Rocket Lake: 14nm.
    • Tiger Lake: 10nm SuperFin (mobile).
  • Socket: LGA 1200 (desktop).
  • CPU Types:
    • Core i3, i5, i7, i9.
    • Xeon.
  • Integrated Graphics:
    • Intel Xe Graphics (Tiger Lake).

12th Generation (Alder Lake)

  • Year Released: 2021
  • Architecture: Intel 7 (10nm Enhanced SuperFin).
  • Socket: LGA 1700.
  • CPU Types:
    • Core i3 (4 Efficiency cores).
    • Core i5 (6P + 4E cores).
    • Core i7 (8P + 4E cores).
    • Core i9 (8P + 8E cores).
  • Integrated Graphics:
    • Intel UHD Graphics 770.

13th Generation (Raptor Lake)

  • Year Released: 2022
  • Architecture: Intel 7 (optimized Alder Lake).
  • Socket: LGA 1700.
  • CPU Types:
    • Core i3, i5, i7, i9.
  • Integrated Graphics:
    • Intel UHD Graphics 770.

14th Generation (Meteor Lake – Expected)

  • Year Expected: 2024
  • Architecture: Intel 4 (7nm EUV).
  • Socket: LGA 1851 (rumored).
  • CPU Types:
    • Core i3, i5, i7, i9.
  • Integrated Graphics:
    • Intel Xe2 Graphics (expected).