Intel's Lake CPU architectures
Here is the complete, chronologically exhaustive breakdown of Intel's "Lake" CPU architectures. This edition integrates all previously omitted variants—including the ultra-low-power mobile nodes, specialized desktop side-grades, experimental hybrid bridges, and upcoming future roadmaps. 1. The Classic 14nm Refinement Era Intel relied on its refined 14nm process nodes for years. To counter AMD's multi-core push, they continually increased core counts, added platform instructions, and optimized clock speeds. Skylake (6th Gen, 2015): The foundational blueprint for the 14 nm era. It launched the LGA 1151 socket, established the DDR4 memory standard, and served as the underlying core design for several subsequent refreshes. Kaby Lake (7th Gen, 2016): A direct polish of Skylake (built on "14 nm+"). It brought higher default clock frequencies and integrated native hardware acceleration for 10-bit HEVC 4K video playback. Coffee Lake & Coffee Lake R...