Intel Processor N-series replaces existing Celeron & Pentium brandings: Get up to 8 cores on new i3 processors

At CES 2023 today, following the sunsetting of the Intel Pentium and Intel Celeron branding, Intel today introduced the new Intel Processor and Intel Core i3 in the N-series family of products – purpose-built for the education segment, entry-level computing and IoT edge native applications.

So, to make things simpler for their entry-level processors, Intel has introduced new branding, these new chips will be based on the latest architectures as well. Intel will continue to sharpen its focus on its flagship brands:  Intel® Core™, Intel® Evo™ and Intel vPro®. 

“Whether for work or play, the importance of the PC has only become more apparent as the torrid pace of technological development continues to shape the world. Intel is committed to driving innovation to benefit users, and our entry-level processor families have been crucial for raising the PC standard across all price points. The new Intel Processor branding will simplify our offerings so users can focus on choosing the right processor for their needs.”

Josh Newman, Intel vice president and interim general manager of Mobile Client Platforms

In addition, this update streamlines brand offerings across PC segments to enable and enhance Intel customer communication on each product’s value proposition, while simplifying the purchasing experience for customers. 

So, Intel Processor will serve as the brand name for multiple processor families, helping to simplify the product purchase experience for consumers. Intel will continue to deliver the same products and benefits within segments. The brand leaves unchanged Intel’s current product offerings and Intel’s product roadmap. 

Intel Processor N-series Launch for Entry-Level Computing

• New Efficient-cores (microarchitecture code-named Gracemont) built on the Intel 7 process technology.
• Up to 28% better application performance and 64% better graphics performance on the Intel Processor over the previous generation.
• For the first time, scale up to the new Intel Core i3 N-series for up to an additional 42% application performance and 56% graphics performance over the Intel Processor.¹³
• Up to 10-hour HD video playback without recharging.
• New AV1 decode, high-resolution display engine and improved IPU and MIPI camera support.
• Extended connectivity with ultra-fast Intel Wi-Fi 6E (Gig+) and Bluetooth 5.2.
• Flexible memory (LPDDR5, DDR5/DDR4) and storage (UFS/SSD/eMMC) options.

You can expect a great leap in performance with these new Intel Processor N-series, as you see, you can expect up to 8 cores for the first time. Intel says even with lower power consumption, you should be able to get double-digit improvements over the old Pentium, Celeron and Core i3 processors.

This new lineup consists of four processors and they will come with great iGPU to make even entry-level laptops or desktops even better. While you have the i3-N-305 up at the stack with 8 cores whereas the Intel Processor N100 and N200 are the base models with 4 cores.

These processors are designed for education and consumer segments that need a lower, value-oriented price point, but still, require performance and high-quality experiences in areas like video collaboration and productivity. More than 50 designs from Acer, Dell, HP, Lenovo and Asus are expected in 2023 as Intel continues to lead ecosystem partnerships for ChromeOS and Windows.

Know more at Intel’s website.