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1st Generation
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1st Generation of Computers
The first generation of computers is generally known as electromechanical computers or using vacuum tubes. -
2nd Generation
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2nd Generation of Computers
They are also known as transistor computers. The second generation of computers consists of two types of devices, transistors, and magnetic core. -
3rd Generation
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3rd Generation of Computers
Third generation computers start using integrated circuits instead of transistors. The integrated circuit (IC) is a semiconductor material, that contains thousands of transistors miniaturized in it. -
4th Generation
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4th Generation of Computers
These computers used the VLSI technology or the Very Large Scale Integrated (VLSI) circuits technology. Therefore they were also known as the microprocessors. Intel was the first company to develop a microprocessor. -
5th Generation
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5th Generation of Computers
The Fifth Generation Computer Systems was a 10-year initiative begun in 1982 by Japan's Ministry of International Trade and Industry to create computers using massively parallel computing and logic programming. -
6th Generation
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6th Generation of Computers
The sixth generation of computers is the rearmost and most advanced stage of computer technology. The sixth generation of computers started around the time 2000 and is still ongoing. Some people still consider us to be in the fifth generation, as AI is still evolving and developing. -
7th Generation
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7th Generation of Computers
The 7th Generation allows for stunning Ultra HD 4K HDR premium content visuals and can transport into a great VR experience. A desktop computer based on a 7th Gen Intel Core processor is ready for real-life productivity, creativity, and entertainment. -
8th Generation
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8th Generation of Computers
The 8th gen Intel Core processor series is designed for an array of computing tasks, including gaming, content creation, and VR experiences. Utilizing advanced 14-nanometer technology with FinFET transistors on board, these CPUs provide higher clock speeds than ever before – up to 4.7GHz in Turbo Boost mode. -
9th Generation
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9th Generation of Computers
9th Generation Intel processors have introduced the new Solder Thermal Interface Material (STIM) for a more efficient heat transfer that gives greater control over temperatures when overclocking and using your PC for long periods of time. -
10th Generation
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10th Generation
Comet Lake is Intel's codename for its 10th generation Core processors. They are manufactured using Intel's third 14 nm Skylake process revision, succeeding the Whiskey Lake U-series mobile processor and Coffee Lake desktop processor families. -
11th Generation
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11th Generation of Computers
11th Gen Intel Core processors are the first to feature Intel® Iris® Xe graphics. They also have up to 20 PCIe 4.0 lanes for the latest discrete GPUs. 11th Gen Intel Core processors use enhanced AI-based intelligent performance to accelerate task completion in productivity, creative, and other applications. -
12th Generation
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12th Generation of Computers
12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors support the next wave of discrete graphics cards and storage devices. These devices take advantage of increased throughput coming with PCIe 5.0 as well the higher speeds and bandwidth of DDR5 memory. Another standard feature of 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors: Intel® Wi-Fi 6E (Gig+). -
13th Generation
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13th Generation of Computers
The Intel Core i5 13600k is a 13th generation processor released in Q4 of 2022. It is based on the Rocket Lake microarchitecture. The Core i5 13600k has 14 cores with a base clock speed of 3.50 GHz and a maximum turbo frequency of 5.10 GHz.