Intel Core mobile processors (14th Gen)

Intel Core mobile processors (14^th Gen)

Intel launched its 14^th Gen Intel^® Core™ mobile processors for laptops with a focus on performance—for gamers, creators, and multi-taskers. The top 14^th Gen models offer higher boost speeds than earlier Intel^® Core™ laptop chips, as we’ll explain. They work with today’s fastest memory modules, too, and support the latest advances in WiFi.

Most importantly, Intel’s 14^th Gen laptop CPUs extend the company's performance hybrid core technology¹ with more of the difference-making P-cores and E-cores than earlier mobile processor models. Your toughest tasks go to the high-performance P-cores while the ultra-efficient E-cores handle everything else. It's a great way to get power when you need it, while still maximizing battery life for longer time unplugged.

Officially, these high-performance chips are called Intel^® Core™ mobile processors (14^th Gen). It’s a subtle change that moves the generation number from the start of the product name to the end, but it puts more focus on the different Core i9, Core i7, and Core i5 designs that consumers care most about.

In another change, Intel split its laptop processor offerings into two distinct brands. Starting with 14^th Gen, the main Intel^® Core™ mobile family (the subject of this article) includes the top-rated HX Series chips only. The mid-range H Series and super-efficient U Series laptop chips are now part of a new brand, Intel^® Core™ Ultra mobile processors.

Lenovo offers a wide selection of laptops with Intel^® Core™ processors, including powerful 14^th Gen models. Keep reading to learn how these impressive CPUs can power your new mobile system, whether you’re looking for a portable workhorse for creative multi-tasking or a take-anywhere gaming rig to beat the competition.

What's new in Intel Core mobile processors (14^th Gen)?

There's a lot to love in 14^th generation Intel^® Core™ laptop processors. From raw processing speed to lightning-fast data transfer and connectivity options, Intel packs a lot into each chip and the related components.

• Power when you need it: The top-most Intel^® Core™ mobile processor (14^th Gen) boasts up to 5.8 GHz turbo speed.² Depending on your settings, it can kick in as needed to help process tough tasks faster and deliver smooth frame rates even in visually complex games.
• Speedy memory and data transfer: Intel's 14^th Gen laptop CPUs support accelerated DDR5 memory³—and and some models can work with up to 192 GB RAM. Plus, Intel builds-in lots of advanced PCIe 5.0 transfer lanes,¹⁰ so your data zips back-and-forth with other components like the GPU.
• More P-core/E-core magic: Compared to earlier, similar chips, Intel has fit more Performance cores and Efficient cores¹ on many of its 14^th Gen mobile CPUs. This gives Intel(R) Thread Director⁴ more processor sectors to send your work to achieve maximum results with less energy.
• Connectivity & communications: With its 14^th gen laptop processors, Intel added support for up to WiFi 7 (5 Gig) alongside already-popular WiFi 6E.⁵ And for cabled connections to high-speed peripherals, there's support for screaming-fast Thunderbolt™ 4.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The performance features and speeds listed here may differ based on which 14^th Gen Intel^® Core™ processor is selected, whether it's a Core i9, Core i7 or Core i5 design. And the announced support for new technologies like WiFi 7 still requires manufacturers to complement it with other, compatible components. So, always check the specs of any system you're considering to confirm it's got the exact features you desire.

The first systems powered by 14^th Gen Intel^® Core™ mobile processors debuted in 2024. Manufacturers such as Lenovo quickly offered multiple new Intel-powered laptops featuring the new chips. Keep reading to learn more

14^th Gen Intel Core laptop processors: Specifications

Table 1 lists the high-level specifications of Intel^® Core™ mobile processors (14^th Gen) at the time they were announced. Note that the maximum specifications shown here may not be available from every PC maker, such as Lenovo, because not all companies build systems with every available Intel CPU.

Table 1: Announced specifications of Intel^® Core™ mobile processors (14^th Gen) for laptops

Which Intel Core mobile processor (14^th Gen) is for you?

The 14^th Gen Intel^® Core™ mobile processor line-up consists exclusively of high-performance HX Series models—long considered Intel's top consumer laptop chips. They're built to handle demanding workloads, like video production or intense game action, even when operating within a laptop chassis.

Laptops can be equipped with three different types of 14^th Gen Intel^® Core™ mobile processors:

• Intel^® Core™ i9 mobile processors (14^th Gen)—Peak performance for elite gaming and content creation
• Intel^® Core™ i7 mobile processors (14^th Gen)—Multi-tasking power to create, compete, stream, & record
• Intel^® Core™ i5 mobile processors (14^th Gen)—Versatile & capable for immersive gaming and productivity

As it introduced its 14^th Gen processors in 2024, Intel made news by splitting its mobile CPU families in a new way. As recently as two generations earlier, the Intel^® Core™ laptop line-up included not just the HX Series but also the mid-level H Series and P Series as well as the U Series for thin and light ultraportables. But in 14^th Gen, only the souped-up HX Series remains, while the H Series and U Series chips are part of the Intel^® Core™ Ultra mobile processor family, a new Intel brand that balances performance, portability, and long battery life for all kinds of laptop users.

In another change, it's anticipated that 14^th Gen mobile processors are the last to use the famous Intel "i" in their name, as in Intel^® Core™ i9 (or i7, or i5). Future models will use a simpler nomenclature, "Core™ 9," for example. And in conjunction with change described above to deemphasize the generation number in each product name, Intel is reminding consumers that they can always identify the generation of a given processor by looking at the first two digits of the model number, as in 14700HX.

14^th Gen Intel Core laptop processors—Performance features

Intel^® Core™ mobile processors (14^th Gen) are power-packed with features aimed at giving mobile users what they want—top performance and long battery life. We’ve covered some of these technologies above, but here’s a more detailed look at the key performance features of 14^th Gen Intel^® Core™ laptop CPUs (see Table 2).

Table 2: Noteworthy performance features of 14^th Gen Intel^® Core™ laptop processors

See what we mean? There’s a lot to like in 14^th Gen Intel CPUs for laptops, whether you’re looking for extra boost power, more cores and threads than earlier generations, faster memory support, or new overclocking capabilities and tools. And you’ll find Intel^® Core™ mobile processors (14^th Gen) in a variety of Intel-powered Lenovo laptops. What are you waiting for?

NOTE: These 14^th Gen Intel^® Core™ laptop processors were preceded by other models, including 12th Gen Intel^® Core™ laptop processors.