| Performance Hybrid Architecture14 |
Integrates two all-new core microarchitectures into a single die, prioritizing and distributing workloads to optimize performance. |
| Intel® Thread Director4 |
Optimizes workloads by helping the OS scheduler intelligently distribute workloads to the optimal cores. |
| NPU |
A neural processing unit is a processor built for handling AI & machine learning tasks. Select Intel® Core™ Ultra processors include a CPU, a GPU, and an NPU. |
| TOPS7 |
Trillions of operations per second. A calculated technical specification of the theoretical maximum an AI accelerator can achieve if it is 100% efficient with software and workload. |
| Intel® Graphics Featuring Xe LPG Graphics Architecture5 |
A purpose-built graphics architecture optimized for lower wattage and higher performance per watt. Rich media and intelligent graphics capabilities enable amplified visual complexity, enhanced 3D performance, and faster image processing. |
| Intel® Smart Cache |
CPU memory caching method for sharing among P-cores, E-cores, and processor graphics if applicable. |
| Intel® eXtreme Tuning Utility (Intel® XTU)1 |
A precision toolset for tuning and overclocking, featuring processor overclocking, so that new and experienced users can get more from their unlocked processors. |
| Intel® eXtreme Memory Profile (Intel® XMP) 3.01 |
Allows users to overclock compatible DDR5 memory modules to enhance the gaming features built into PCs with Intel® Core™ Ultra processors. |
| Intel® Speed Shift Technology |
Gives your CPU finer control over its frequency, allowing a fast jump up to its maximum clock speed. |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 |
Identifies the processor’s fastest cores and directs critical workloads to them as power, heat, and workload allow. |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 |
Accelerates processor and graphics performance for peak loads, automatically allowing processor cores to run faster than the rated operating frequency if they’re operating below power, current, and temperature specification limits. |
| Intel® Dynamic Tuning Technology15 |
Power optimization tools that intelligently adapt power policies based on usage mode and temperature, with a new policy that determines and directs application resource optimization in real time. |
| Intel® Application Optimization15 |
A software policy within Intel® Dynamic Tuning Technology (DTT) that determines and directs application resource optimization in real-time. |
| Intel® Deep Learning Boost |
Significantly accelerates inference performance for deep-learning workloads optimized to use VNNI. |
| Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost |
Opportunistically and automatically increases clock frequency of select Intel® Core™ Ultra 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® Adaptive Boost Technology |
Intelligently boosts the processor to run faster than its rated frequency as power, heat, and workload allow. |
| Intel® Gaussian and Neural Accelerator 3.5 |
Designed to process AI speech and audio applications such as neural noise cancellation while simultaneously freeing up CPU resources for overall system performance and responsiveness. |
| Thunderbolt™ 5 Technology |
Next-generation universal cable connectivity for a simple, reliable connection that provides incredible performance. |
| Thunderbolt™ 4 Technology |
An Intel-developed connectivity standard that delivers power, data, and a video signal over a single connection. The Thunderbolt™ technology certification establishes mandatory minimum requirements for cables, PCs, and accessories to help ensure greater reliability and interoperability across devices and vendors. |
| Thunderbolt™ Share13 |
Unlocks ultra-fast PC-to-PC connectivity experiences. |
| Discrete Wi-Fi 7 Support10 |
The next step in the evolution of wireless connectivity, helping provide extreme speed, responsiveness, and reliability. |
| Intel® Connectivity Performance Suite11 |
A software solution that improves PC networking performance by creating a personalized network experience based on each user’s unique situation, automatically prioritizing high-priority traffic over lower-priority traffic. |
