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Intel
Intel Core i5 Processor Evolution
6th Gen (2015)
Updates:
- Built on 14nm process
- Introduced DDR4 RAM support (faster memory)
- 2 Cores, 4 Threads (standard)
- Improved integrated graphics (HD 520/530)
💡 Result: Better efficiency and battery life; smooth for basic browsing, documents, and streaming.
Skylake
Kaby Lake
7th Gen (2016)
Updates:
- Same 14nm process, refined version
- Slight clock speed increase (~10%)
- 4K HEVC and VP9 hardware decoding
- Still 2 Cores, 4 Threads
- 3MB L3 cache
💡 Result: Slightly faster and smoother playback for 4K content; still limited for multitasking.
8th Gen (2017)
Updates:
- Major jump: 4 Cores → 8 Threads
- Increased L3 cache (6MB)
- Better turbo speeds and improved 14nm++ process
- Enhanced integrated graphics (UHD 620)
💡 Result: Multitasking becomes seamless; ideal for work, browsing, and light editing — the real performance leap begins here.
Kaby Lake
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Coffee Lake
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9th Gen (2018)
Updates:
- Higher clock speeds (up to 4.6 GHz Turbo)
- Up to 8 Cores in higher SKUs
- Soldered thermal interface (better heat management)
- 9MB L3 cache
- Improved gaming and sustained performance
💡 Result: Runs cooler and faster under heavy load; smooth for content creation and gaming.
10th Gen (2019)
Updates:
- Transition to 10nm (Ice Lake) and refined 14nm (Comet Lake)
- Added Hyper-Threading across all cores
- Support for Wi-Fi 6 and Thunderbolt 3
- LPDDR4x RAM support (faster, low-power)
- 6MB to 8MB L3 cache
💡 Result: Better multitasking and battery efficiency; ideal for professionals and students using multiple apps.
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Comet Lake
Comet Lake
Tiger Lake
11th Gen (2020)
Updates:
- 10nm SuperFin process (more efficient)
- Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics
- PCIe 4.0 and Thunderbolt 4 support
- Better AI performance and faster single-core speeds
- Up to 8MB cache
💡 Result: Excellent for productivity, content creation, and graphics-heavy use without a dedicated GPU.
12th Gen (2021)
Updates:
- All-new Hybrid Architecture (Performance + Efficiency cores)
- Built on Intel 7 (10nm Enhanced SuperFin)
- DDR5 and PCIe 5.0 support
- Up to 10 Cores (6P + 4E) and 16 Threads
- Smart power allocation for multitasking
💡 Result: Big performance boost for multitasking, content creation, and high-end workloads — more efficient than ever.
Alder Lake
Raptor Lake
13th Gen (2022)
Updates:
- Enhanced hybrid architecture
- Up to 14 Cores (6P + 8E) and 20 Threads
- Larger L2 and L3 cache (up to 24MB)
- Better memory compatibility (DDR4 + DDR5)
- Optimized for gaming and creative workloads
💡 Result: Handles everything — from gaming to professional editing — with ease and stability.