Performing in an unprecedented harmony, the new core and graphics architectures, AI-based intelligent performance, and best-in-class wireless and wired connectivity1 of 11th Generation Intel® Core™ processors push laptop and desktop performance to new heights.
Do More of What Matters to You with an 11th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor
11th Generation Intel® Core™ processors redefine Intel® CPU performance for laptop and desktop PCs. New core and graphics architectures, AI-based performance boosts, best-in-class wireless and wired connectivity1, and advanced tuning features2 deliver higher levels of power and flow to support your aspirations.
25-watt 11th Gen Intel® Core™ U-Series laptop processors featuring Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics provide discrete-level integrated graphics alongside Intel® Wi-Fi 6 — for boundary-breaking performance in thin and light laptops for everyday use. Higher-powered 35-watt 11th Gen Intel® Core™ H-Series laptop processors introduce ultraportable horsepower for gaming and creating.
11th Gen Intel® Core™ S-Series desktop processors provide higher performance to everyday desktop users, enthusiast gamers, and serious creators. Intel® Deep Learning Boost, up to DDR4-3200, 20 CPU PCIe 4.0 lanes, integrated USB 3.2 20G, enhanced UHD graphics based on the Intel® Xe architecture, and greater tuning and expandability dramatically increase performance and control. High-performance overclocking for elite gaming and heavy-duty creative production is provided in unlocked 11th Gen Intel® Core™ desktop processor models.
Built for business, 11th Gen Intel® Core™ vPro® processors offer all the performance gains of 11th Gen along with modern remote manageability for IT. Just what’s needed for the work-from-anywhere world.
Offering a range of CPU models optimized for different levels of gaming, creating, business, and everyday use, there’s an 11th Gen Intel® Core™ laptop or desktop processor designed to do more of what matters to you.
Key Features and Benefits of 11th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors
The Intel® Xe graphics architecture supports incredibly rich entertainment experiences on laptops and desktops, like 4K HDR and 1080p gaming. While up to 20 PCIe 4.0 lanes support the latest discrete GPUs.
Advanced, built-in artificial intelligence (AI) introduces new capabilities and works in tandem with the applications you rely on every day to optimize the speed and flow of tasks, making it easier to get things done.
Intel® Wi-Fi 6/6E (Gig+) delivers nearly 3X faster speeds for exceptional wireless experiences.3 It’s the biggest innovation in Wi-Fi technology in 20 years. Thunderbolt™ 4 provides a single, universal port for charging and connecting accessories.2
Unlocked 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processor models give gamers and creators more control to push their CPUs to new limits. New overclocking2 features let overclockers of all levels dial in their performance.
11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors built on the Intel vPro® platform deliver hardware-based security and modern remote manageability to IT along with amazing business-class PC performance gains for employees.
What You Can Do with PCs Powered by 11th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors
Laptops
Desktops
Compare 11th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors6 7
| Features | U-Series Laptop Processors | H-35 Laptop Processors | S-Series Desktop Processors | H-45 Laptop Processors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Frequency | Up to 4.8 GHz | Up to 5GHz | Up to 5.3 GHz | Up to 5GHz |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 4 cores / 8 threads | 4 cores / 8 threads | Up to 8 cores / 16 threads | Up to 8 cores /16 threads |
| CPU | 10nm SuperFin Technology CPU up to 3MB LLC/Core | 10nm SuperFin Technology CPU up to 3MB LLC/Core | 14nm technology CPU | 10nm SuperFin Technology CPU up to 3MB LLC/Core |
| Graphics | Intel® Xe-LP graphics engine, Up to 96EU | Intel® Xe-LP graphics engine, Up to 96EU 4 PCIe 4.0 lanes off CPU for discrete graphics |
Intel® UHD Graphics 750 featuring the Intel® Xe graphics architecture Up to 20 PCIe 4.0 lanes off CPU for discrete graphics and storage |
Intel® Xe graphics architecture, up to 32EU 20 PCIe 4.0 lanes off CPU for discrete graphics AND storage |
| AI-based performance acceleration | Intel® Gaussian Neural Accelerator 2.0 (GNA 2.0) | Intel® Gaussian Neural Accelerator 2.0 (GNA 2.0) | Intel® Gaussian Neural Accelerator 2.0 (GNA 2.0) | Intel® Gaussian Neural Accelerator 2.0 (GNA 2.0) |
| Memory | DDR4 up to 3200, LPDDR4/x up to 4266 | DDR4 up to 3200, LPDDR4/x up to 4266 | DDR4 up to 3200 | DDR4 up to 3200MT/s |
| I/O & Connectivity | Integrated Wi-Fi*/BT (CNVi AC/Wi-Fi 6 support) – Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (2x2/160 MHz, Gig+) Integrated USB Type-C* (USB 4, Thunderbolt™ 4, DisplayPort 1.4) – up to 4 ports8 |
Integrated Wi-Fi*/BT (CNVi AC/Wi-Fi 6 support) – Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (2x2/160 MHz, Gig+) New, Discrete Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 (2x2/160 MHz, Gig+) |
2.5G Intel® Ethernet Connector I2259 Integrated USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20G) Integrated Wi-Fi*/BT (CNVi AC/Wi-Fi 6 support) – Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (2x2/160 MHz, Gig+) |
Integrated Wi-Fi*/BT (CNVi AC/Wi-Fi 6 support) – Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (2x2/160 MHz, Gig+) New, Discrete Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 (2x2/160 MHz, Gig+) |
| Storage | Intel® Optane™ H10 memory with Solid State Storage | Intel® Optane™ H20 memory with Solid State Storage | Intel® Optane™ Memory H20 with Solid State Storage | PCIe 4.0 single drive to CPU PCIe 4.0 bootable RAID0 direct to CPU w/ Intel Rapid Storage Technology Intel® Optane™ H20 memory with Solid State Storage |
| CPU/Memory/Graphics Overclocking | No | No | Yes | Yes, select SKUs only |
| Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility (Intel® XTU) | No | No | Yes | Yes, select SKUs only |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Max 3.0 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes, select SKUs only |
| Intel® Evo™ verified designs available | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Intel vPro® platform designs available | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
A New Class of Laptops
The latest Intel® Evo™ platform-based laptop designs are verified to deliver ultra-premium mobile computing experiences, with instant wake, long real-world battery life, and remarkable responsiveness, powered by 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 11th Gen and 10th Gen Intel® Core™ processors?
The main differences between 11th Gen and 10th Gen Intel® Core™ processors are:
- 11th Gen Intel Core processors are based on new core architectures that dramatically improve performance for gaming, creating, business, and everyday use.
- 11th Gen Intel Core processors are the first to feature Intel® Iris® Xe graphics. They also have up to 20 PCIe 4.0 lanes for the latest discrete GPUs.
- 11th Gen Intel Core processors use enhanced AI-based intelligent performance to accelerate task completion in productivity, creative, and other applications.
- Select 11th Gen Intel Core processor families include Intel® Wi-Fi 6E—the biggest advance in Wi-Fi in 20 years—or Intel® Wi-Fi 6 solutions and Thunderbolt™ 4 technology to support faster, more reliable connectivity.
Which 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors are best for gaming?
The new core and graphics architectures of 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors elevate laptop and desktop gaming performance for all types of gamers.
For everyday gamers, the 25-watt Intel Core processor (U-processor line) with Intel® Iris® Xe integrated graphics delivers exceptional gaming frame rates, ultra-vivid visuals, and Intel® Wi-Fi 6 or Intel® Wi-Fi 6E connectivity. Thin and light laptops equipped with the U-processor line offer remarkable performance for people who like to game but aren’t looking for a professional level setup.
For laptop gamers, 35-watt 11th Gen Intel Core mobile processors (H-processor line) deliver ultraportable gaming performance. With up to 5GHz, PCIe 4.0 for next-generation discrete graphics, and Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 6/6E (Gig+) technology for massively reduced latency, these processors deliver the best balance of portability and elite gaming prowess.
For advanced PC gaming, the 11th Gen Intel Core desktop processor family (S-processor line) delivers higher levels of game play, FPS, immersive realism, and seamless multitasking. A new processor core architecture, enhanced overclocking10, up to DDR4-3200 memory speeds, advanced tuning and expandability, integrated USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20G), up to 20 CPU PCIe 4.0 lanes, and more features increase gaming performance.
The 11th Gen Intel Core processor (K-processor line) can be overclocked to deliver even higher levels of performance when you need it most.
Check the end of an Intel® processor product name to see its processor line, indicated with a “U, Y, H, or K” (e.g., i9-11900K). Learn more about Intel processor names and numbers.
How do 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processor benchmarks compare to Apple* M1?
In the PC vs. Mac debate, features designed for real-world use-cases, tested performance, and device and app compatibility are essential. Compare the capabilities of the 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processor to the Apple* M1 to help you decide which processor is right for you.
What devices currently use 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors?
The world’s top PC manufacturers are taking PC power and flow to new heights with 11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors. Acer, ASUS, Dell, Fujitsu, HP, Lenovo, MSI, and other manufacturers are making more capable laptops and desktops based on 11th Gen Intel Core processors.
Browse currently available laptops and 2-in-1s, desktops and All-in-One PCs, and Intel® NUC Mini PCs, with 11th Gen Intel Core processors.
Intel® Technology Advantages for 11th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors
Intel® Graphics Technology
Delivering ultra-vivid visual experiences.
Intelligent PCs with Integrated AI
Advanced AI capabilities for smarter, faster applications.
Intel® Wi-Fi 6/6E (Gig+)
A generational advance in wireless performance.
The Intel® vPro® Platform
What today’s business users want and IT needs.
Legal Disclosures11
Product and Performance Information
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Intel® Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+) products enable the fastest possible maximum speed for typical laptop Wi-Fi products. Thunderbolt™ 4 is the fastest port available on a laptop, at 40 Gb/s, as compared to other laptop I/O connection technologies including eSATA, USB, and IEEE 1394 Firewire*.
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Not all features are available on all SKUs. Please check with your OEM for availability.
3
Based on IEEE 802.11ax specification. 160 MHz channels and Wi-Fi 6/6E technology advantages enable significantly higher maximum theoretical PC client speeds vs. standard Wi-Fi 5 products.
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Unlocked features are present with select chipsets and processor combinations.
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CPU PCIe lanes are only validated for discrete graphics (x16) and PCIe storage or Intel® Optane™ memory (1x4).
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Not all features indicated are supported on all skus.
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Level of support may vary by SKU.
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Discrete Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 (Maple Ridge) is only validated and supported from Intel® 500 Series Chipset PCIe lanes.
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I225 v3 (B3 stepping) adds FW authentication. I225 v3 is required for 11th Gen Intel® Core™ (Rocket lake-S) platforms.
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No product or component can be absolutely secure.
Altering clock frequency or voltage may damage or reduce the useful life of the processor and other system components, and may reduce system stability and performance. Product warranties may not apply if the processor is operated beyond its specifications. Check with the manufacturers of system and components for additional details.
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Performance varies by use, configuration and other factors. Learn more at www.Intel.com/PerformanceIndex.