Server compute
Xeon server and workstation processors
Xeon supplies host computing for servers running virtual machines, databases and other infrastructure workloads, as well as professional workstations. CPU cores share the platform’s memory and I/O with storage and network adapters. In an existing server, the motherboard support list and BIOS establish which processor generations the system can use.
Embedded processing
Atom gateways and compact controllers
An embedded gateway collects equipment data, runs communication software and passes information to the wider network. Atom places x86 processing in this compact, power-limited part of the system. Memory support and embedded I/O shape the board; operating temperature and lifecycle support remain specific to the selected product.
Client computing
Core and Core Ultra processors
Core and Core Ultra processors run desktop and mobile applications, and selected devices are used in embedded equipment. CPU, graphics and acceleration resources vary across the range. Desktop and mobile products belong to different board designs, while business configurations may add specific management functions.
Platform I/O
Chipsets matched to the host platform
Intel chipsets provide platform I/O for storage, USB and PCIe connections, with different options for desktop, mobile, server and embedded boards. They work with supported processor platforms; the CPU-chipset pairing determines the available board features.
Wired connectivity
Ethernet controllers and network adapters
Intel Ethernet controller ICs connect a board to a wired network. Complete PCIe and OCP adapters package the controller on a card with ports and the required board circuitry. A controller-chip order and a server network-card order therefore refer to different hardware, even when they support the same Ethernet speed.
Wireless connectivity
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules
Intel Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules add wireless connections to a supported host platform. Integrated-connectivity modules depend on compatible Intel processors and chipsets; other adapters use PCIe and USB interfaces. The M.2 shape alone does not identify which electrical interface a module needs.