What Is The Latest Version Of Intel Processor?

Both Intel and AMD are the market leaders when it comes to computer processors. Of the two, Intel holds about three-fourths of the PC processor market share.

Intel Corp releases a new iteration of processors almost every year. So if you are in the market today to purchase a new computer or recently purchased a new PC, you might want to know about the latest generation of Intel processors.

What is the latest version of the Intel processor in 2022?

As of December 2022, 13^th-generation processors are the latest from Intel.

Is the 13^th generation Intel processor available in the market?

Since the 13^th-generation processors are relatively new to the market, only select OEMs have started offering 13^th-generation processors. That said, finding a desktop/laptop with 13^th generation processor should not be a difficult job.

NOTE: OEMs have been shipping PCs with Intel 12gen processors for quite some time now. Finding a PC powered by Intel 12^th generation processor is easy and relatively cheaper than the latest generation processors.

How to check which generation your PC’s Intel processor belongs to?

In Windows 10/11, there are multiple ways to discover the Intel processor’s generation. Here is an easy way:

Step 1: Open the Settings app using the search or Windows logo + I hotkey.

Step 2: Go to System > About page.

Step 3: On the right side, under the Device Specifications section, the Processor field shows your Intel processor’s model number.

If your processor belongs to, say 13^th generation, the model number will start with 13. Please ignore i3/i5/i7/i9, as it has nothing to do with the generation.

As you can see in the picture above, my laptop is powered by the Intel 8th-generation processor. So, the model number starts with the number 8. If your processor belongs to the 11^th generation, you will see 11 at the beginning (after i3/i5/i7/i9) of the model number.

Does Intel’s 13^th generation support Windows 11?

Of course, Intel 13th-generation processors are fully compatible with Windows 11. In fact, all 8^th generation and above Intel processors meet Windows 11’s minimum hardware requirements.