| Feature |
Benefit |
| Performance-core (P-core) |
The highest-performing CPU core ever built by Intel, designed to handle single-threaded, lightly threaded, or burst workloads like 4K gaming and 3D design. |
| Efficient-core (E-core) |
Designed to handle multi-threaded and background tasks such as minimized browser tabs, IT services, and cloud syncing, leaving P-cores free to deliver incredible performance without interruption. |
| Performance Hybrid Architecture1 |
Integrates two core microarchitectures into a single die, prioritizing and distributing workloads to optimize performance. |
| Intel® Thread Director2 |
Optimizes workloads by helping the OS scheduler intelligently distribute workloads to the optimal cores. |
| PCIe 5.02 up to 16 Lanes |
Offers readiness for up to 32 GT/s for fast access to discrete graphics, storage, and peripheral devices with up to 16 PCI Express 5.0 lanes. |
| PCIe 4.0 up to 4 Lanes |
Offers up to 16 GT/s for fast access to storage and peripheral devices with up to 4 PCI Express 4.0 lanes. |
| Up to DDR5 5600 MT/s10 |
Delivers the latest, industry-leading innovation in memory capabilities for fast speeds, high bandwidth, and enhanced workflow productivity. |
| Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s |
Continued support of existing memory technology and speeds. |
| L3 and L2 Cache |
Increased shared Intel® Smart Cache (L3) and L2 cache sizes allow users to work faster, with larger datasets. |
| Intel® Deep Learning Boost |
Accelerates AI inference to improve performance for deep learning workloads. |
| Gaussian & Neural Accelerator 3.0 (GNA 3.0) |
Processes AI speech and audio applications such as neural noise cancellation while simultaneously freeing up CPU resources for overall system performance and responsiveness. |
| Intel® Adaptive Boost Technology3 4 |
Intel® ABT improves performance by opportunistically allowing higher multi-core turbo frequencies, while operating within system power and temperature specifications when current, power, and thermal headroom exists. |
| Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost3 4 |
Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost opportunistically and automatically increases clock frequency of select 13th Gen Intel® Core desktop processors by up to 100 MHz if the processor is at a temperature of 70°C or lower and turbo power budget is available. |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 |
Identifies the processor’s fastest cores and directs critical workloads to them. |
| Intel® UHD Graphics driven by Xe Architecture7 |
Rich media and intelligent graphics capabilities enable amplified visual complexity, enhanced 3D performance, and faster image processing. |
| Overclocking5 Features and Capabilities |
When paired with the Intel® Z790 or Z690 chipset, processor P-cores, E-cores, graphics, and memory can be set to run at frequencies above the processor specification resulting in higher performance. |
| Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility5 |
A precision toolset for tuning and overclocking, featuring memory and hybrid processor overclocking, so that new and experienced users can get more from their unlocked processors.6 |
| Intel® Extreme Memory Profile 3.0 |
Simplifies the memory overclocking experience with increased flexibility, additional profiles, and expanded voltage controls. |
| Intel® Dynamic Memory Boost2 6 |
Intelligent memory overclocking performance on-demand that optimizes platform performance based on usage. |
