Support Resources for Intel® Desktop Processors

Content Type: Product Information & Documentation | Article ID: 000006035 | Last Reviewed: 01/02/2025

See commonly requested Intel® Desktop Processor support resources.

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Intel® Desktop Processor warranty information

We recommend you keep a record of the serial number (ATPO) and the batch number (FPO). Keep the box or take a picture for reference. Keeping the information handy speeds up the processor warranty exchange or return process.

Sales information for Intel® Desktop Processor

Where to buy a boxed Intel® Desktop Processor?

You can buy Intel Boxed processors from retailers. More information is available on the Intel® Processors site. Choose the Intel® processor then choose Intel® family processors and check the Products section. You can also filter by generation and desktop.

Where to buy a tray Intel® Desktop Processor?

A tray processor is sold wholesale, typically in bulk quantities, to system manufacturers such as Acer, Dell, or HP. More manufacturers can be found here. These processors are usually sold in a tray format and integrated by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or reseller into a PC.

Intel® Desktop Processor installation and integration

Processor Installation Support Center
How to apply thermal interface material
How to reseat Intel® Thermal solution
Thermal Management Recommendations for Boxed Intel® Desktop Processors

See the most common installation and integration topics by desktop processor family:

Intel® Desktop Processor family	Processor socket	Install video	Install manual	Integration guide
Intel® Core™ Ultra Desktop Processor (Series 2)	LGA1851	N/A	Go	N/A
Intel® Processor for Desktop	LGA1700	Go	Go	N/A
Intel® Core™ desktop processors (14th gen)	LGA1700	Go	Go	N/A
13th Generation Intel® Desktop Processors	LGA1700	Go	Go	N/A
12th Generation Intel® Desktop Processors	LGA1700	Go	Go	N/A
Intel® Core™ X-series Processors	LGA2066	Go	Go	N/A
Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition	LGA2011-v3	Go	Go	N/A
Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition	LGA2011	Go	Go	N/A
Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition	LGA1366	N/A	Go	Go
Intel® Core™ i7 Processor	LGA2011-v3	Go	Go	N/A
Intel® Core™ i7 Processor	LGA2011	Go	Go	N/A
Intel® Core™ i7 Processor	LGA1366	Go	Go	Go
Intel® Core™ i7, i5, i3 Processor	LGA1151	Go	Go	N/A
Intel® Core™ i7, i5, i3 Processor	LGA1156	Go	Go	Go
Intel® Core™ i7, i5, i3 Processor	LGA1155	Go	Go	Go
Intel® Core™ i7, i5, i3 Processor	LGA1150	Go	Go	N/A
Intel® Core™2 Extreme Processor	LGA775	Go	Go	Go
Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor
Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor
Intel® Pentium® Processor for Desktop	LGA775	Go	Go	N/A
Intel® Celeron® Processor
Intel® Pentium® Processor Extreme Edition
Intel® Pentium® D Processor
Intel® Pentium® 4 Extreme Edition
Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor

Intel® Desktop Processor graphics, specifications, comparison, and technical documents

Individual specifications:

Identify your Intel® Processor.
Go to product specification page (ARK).
Enter the processor's number in the search box, located top-right corner.
View the specification for the processor.

Processor's graphics:

Use the above steps.
Look up Processor Graphics under Specifications. Note that if there is no processor information section, this means the processor has no Intel® HD Graphics.

Comparison: Compare all Desktop Intel® Processor

Technical documents:

Intel® Desktop Processor tools

Tool or Utility

Description

Intel® Performance Maximizer

Note

Intel® Performance Maximizer will be discontinued as of April 24, 2023. For an alternative overclocking experience explore Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility

An innovative, hyper-intelligent automatic processor overclocking tool.
Easier than ever to dynamically custom-tune an unlocked Intel processor based on its individual performance potential.

Intel® Easy Streaming Wizard

Note

Intel® Easy Streaming Wizard has been discontinued as of October 20, 2022

A free software application that gets you streaming and recording in minutes by leveraging Open Broadcaster Software (OBS).
Set up a PC for streaming in minutes.
Automatically configure and tune broadcasting software within the wizard.
Optimize efficiency of the Intel® Core™ Processor for encoding, sound, bandwidth, and other features to determine the best streaming quality possible.

Intel® Product Compatibility Tool

Provides compatible products for Intel® Desktop Processors, Intel® Desktop Boards, and third-party desktop boards.
Processor families released before 2006 are not included in this tool.

Intel® Processor Identification Utility

Identifies the processor and if it is working at the correct frequency.
Provides other processor details and information on certain Intel® technologies.
Intel® Processor Identification Utility guided tour video.

Intel® Processor Diagnostic Tool

Downloadable processor diagnostic tool.
Verifies processor brand, functionality, and operating system.
Tests specific features and stress tests the processor.
Intel® Processor Diagnostic Tool guided tour video.

Intel® Reverse Logistic Toolkit

Note

Intel® Reverse Logistic Toolkit has been discontinued as of October 1, 2024

Allows users to find the serial number (Visual ID) of their Intel® Processor.
Users can use smartphone camera to scan the 2D Matrix symbol on their Intel® Processor.
Download Intel® Reverse Logistic Toolkit

Intel® Application Optimization

Determines and directs application resources in real-time.
Optimization technology that allows users to see what games are optimized.
Users may disable the entire application or disable specific games.
Downloadable only through Microsoft* Store.

ARK | Your source for Intel® Product Information

Provides detailed information for all Intel® products.
Includes product essentials, detailed specifications, advanced technologies, and product images.
The former Intel codenames for processors and chipsets are listed in the tool under related products.

System Support Utility

Identifies the Intel® products on your computer.
Provides technical information, general system information, and available downloads for your products.
Available in both Windows* and Linux* support

Intel® Driver & Support Assistant

Scans system for Intel-provided drivers to make sure that they are up-to-date.
Detects the graphics driver updates that are relevant for your computer.
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Support Resources for Intel® Desktop Processors

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