Intel has recently introduced a new naming convention for its processors, marking the beginning of the Core Ultra era.
This change comes with the launch of the Meteor Lake processors, and it’s important for businesses to understand the new naming scheme when making purchasing decisions for their IT infrastructure.
Intel’s new naming convention simplifies the processor lineup and introduces a clear distinction between mainstream and premium segments. Here are the key changes:
The most significant change is the introduction of the “Core Ultra” brand. This new designation represents Intel’s premium segment, while “Core” is now reserved for mainstream processors. For example, instead of a Core i7, you might now see a Core 7 or a Core Ultra 7, with the latter being the more powerful, premium version.
Let’s look at how the new naming scheme works:
The generation is still indicated by the first two numbers (14 in this case), but Intel will no longer spell out the generation separately.
Intel has consolidated its mobile CPU lineup, now offering only U-series and H-series chips:
Note that the previous P-series (28W) has been merged into the H-series.
Here’s a table summarizing the key differences between Core and Core Ultra processors:
| Feature | Core | Core Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Market Segment | Mainstream | Premium |
| Architecture | Legacy | Latest |
| Performance | Standard | Enhanced |
| Naming Example | Core 5 14600K | Core Ultra 5 14600K |
| Mobile Series | U and H | U and H |
| Integrated Graphics | Standard | Advanced |
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