On the 15^th June, 2023 Intel has announced an update for their processor names, starting from the upcoming 12th generation of processors, codenamed Meteor Lake. These changes include:

• Dropping the i prefix from the brand modifier: Instead of using i3, i5, i7 and i9 to indicate the performance level of its processors, Intel will simply use 3, 5, 7, and 9. For example, an Intel Core i7 processor will become an Intel Core 7 processor😂
• Dropping the generation indicator from the brand name: Instead of using 10th Gen or 11th Gen to indicate the generation of its processors, Intel will only use the generation indicator in the processor number. For example, an Intel Core i7-1185G7 processor will become an Intel Core 7 processor 1185G7.
• Dropping the Pentium and Celeron brands: Instead of using Pentium and Celeron as separate brands for its budget-friendly processors, Intel will use the new Intel Processor brand for all its affordable computing products. For example, an Intel Pentium Gold G6400 processor will become an Intel Processor 6400.
• Renaming its process nodes: Instead of using nanometer-based names such as 10nm or 7nm to indicate the size of its transistors, Intel will use new names such as Intel 7 or Intel 4 to indicate the performance and efficiency of its process nodes. For example, an Intel Core i7-1185G7 processor that uses a third generation 10nm process node will become an Intel Core 7 processor 1185G7 that uses an Intel 7 process node.

These changes are meant to make Intel's naming scheme more consistent and easier to understand for consumers. They are also meant to reflect the actual performance and features of Intel's processors, rather than relying on technical terms that may not be accurate or comparable across different manufacturers.

What does Intel's Naming updates mean for you?

If you plan on buying a new processor or a device that uses one, you might wonder what these naming updates mean for you. Here are some things to keep in mind:

• The performance and features of Intel's processors are not changing: The naming updates are only cosmetic changes that do not affect the actual performance and features of Intel's processors. For example, an Intel Core i7-1185G7 processor and an Intel Core 7 processor 1185G7 are the same product with the same specifications and capabilities.
• Intel claims that the new names are easier to compare and understand (are They? 🥱): The new names are meant to make it easier for you to compare and understand Intel's processors based on their brand, performance level, generation, and product line suffix. For example, you can easily tell that an Intel Core 9 processor is faster and more powerful than an Intel Core 5 processor, or that an Intel Processor is more affordable than an Intel Core processor.
• Intel claims that the new names are more aligned with the industry standards: The new names are meant to make it easier for you to compare and understand Intel's processors with other products in the market that use similar naming conventions. For example, you can easily tell that an AMD Ryzen 9 processor is comparable to an Intel Core 9 processor, or that an Apple M1 processor uses a smaller process node than an Intel Core processor.

You can read more on the Verge and Gamesradar articles.

Conclusion

In my humble opinion, Intel's naming scheme remains as peculiar as ever, without any noteworthy improvements😂. Personally, I expected Intel would make their Naming scheme simpler, but I'd love to hear your thoughts on this—feel free to share your opinions on the Contact section below. I appreciate your time spent reading!

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