Introducing the New 11th Gen Intel® Core™ Desktop Processors

Key Takeaways:

  • Push the boundaries of performance with efficient architecture, accelerated AI performance, and increased frequency tuning for gaming.

  • Intel® UHD Graphics with Xe architecture power an immersive visual experience with powerful media and graphics capabilities.

  • Thanks to enhanced tuning tools and controls, including Intel® Performance Maximizer (Intel® PM) and the Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility (Intel® XTU), you can overclock with confidence.

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The 11th Gen Intel® Core™ desktop processor family puts you in control of your compute experience. It features an innovative new architecture for reimagined performance, immersive display and graphics for incredible visuals, and a range of options and technologies for enhanced tuning. When these advances come together, you have everything you need for fast-paced professional work, elite gaming, inspired creativity, and extreme tuning. The 11th Gen Intel® Core™ desktop processor family gives you the power to perform, compete, excel, and power your greatest contributions.

Performance: Reimagined Performance

11th Gen Intel® Core™ desktop processors are intelligently engineered to push the boundaries of performance. The new processor core architecture transforms hardware and software efficiency and takes advantage of Intel® Deep Learning Boost to accelerate AI performance. Key platform improvements include memory support up to DDR4-3200, up to 20 CPU PCIe 4.0 lanes,1 integrated USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20G), and Intel® Optane™ memory H20 with SSD support.2 Together, these technologies bring the power and the intelligence you need to supercharge productivity, stay in the creative flow, and game at the highest level.

Creativity: Immersive Display & Graphics

Experience rich, stunning, seamless visuals with the high-performance graphics on 11th Gen Intel® Core™ desktop processors. Enhanced Intel® UHD Graphics featuring Intel® Xe graphics architecture offer powerful media and graphics capabilities to bring your virtual world to life. Key platform advances enable complete immersion—with integrated HDMI 2.0 and HBR3 for up to three simultaneous 4K HDR displays at 60Hz; 12bit HEVC/VP9 decode and E2E compression for efficient, enhanced quality of media; and 10bit AV1 Codec decode support that provides true fixed function-based decoding for fast, energy-efficient performance with video calling and screenshare. Just sit down and dive in—to uncompromised in-game performance while streaming and recording, seamless multi-tasking across multiple screens, or fast creating and editing for even the most demanding tasks.

Tuning: Enhanced Tuning & Control

11th Gen Intel® Core™ desktop processors offer you the flexibility and control to power your greatest contributions. Unlocked 11th Gen Intel® Core™ desktop processors enable you to overclock confidently with enhanced features3 like Intel® Performance Maximizer,4 Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility4 (Intel® XTU), Solder Thermal Interface Material (STIM), and improved overclocking customizations. Now you can push your CPU to the limits, open new performance horizons, or re-imagine streaming and recording. 11th Gen processors also simplify connectivity through Intel® Thunderbolt 4 (discrete USB4 compliant),5 enhance expandability through high-speed PCIe lanes and USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20G), and advance wireless connectivity through discrete Wi-Fi 6E.6 Take control and push ahead with the processors that maximize whatever matters most to you.

11th Gen Intel® Core™ Desktop Processors Block Diagram