Intel processors have evolved through multiple generations, each bringing advancements in performance, efficiency, and architecture. Here’s a breakdown of the major Intel Core processor generations:

1. Nehalem (1st Gen, 2008) – Introduced the Core i-series with integrated memory controllers.
2. Sandy Bridge (2nd Gen, 2011) – Improved performance with a new microarchitecture and integrated graphics.
3. Ivy Bridge (3rd Gen, 2012) – First 22nm processors, offering better power efficiency.
4. Haswell (4th Gen, 2013) – Enhanced battery life and integrated graphics.
5. Broadwell (5th Gen, 2014) – First 14nm processors, improving efficiency.
6. Skylake (6th Gen, 2015) – Major architectural redesign with DDR4 support.
7. Kaby Lake (7th Gen, 2016) – Optimized Skylake with better clock speeds.
8. Coffee Lake (8th & 9th Gen, 2017-2018) – Increased core counts for better multitasking.
9. Comet Lake (10th Gen, 2019) – Improved clock speeds and hyper-threading.
10. Tiger Lake (11th Gen, 2020) – Integrated Intel Xe graphics and AI acceleration.
11. Alder Lake (12th Gen, 2021) – Hybrid architecture combining performance and efficiency cores.
12. Raptor Lake (13th Gen, 2022) – Enhanced hybrid architecture with higher clock speeds.
13. Meteor Lake (14th Gen, 2023) – Introduced chiplet-based design for better scalability.
14. Arrow Lake (Upcoming 15th Gen, 2024-2025) – Expected to bring further AI and GPU improvements.

Each generation has contributed to Intel’s dominance in the processor market, adapting to new computing demands.