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Do the latest Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processors just work?

rated 0 times [ 16] [ 0] / answers: 1 / hits: 25653 / 2 Years ago, thu, march 3, 2022, 10:34:09

I am thinking of buying a new laptop, and need Ubuntu as my OS. Is it true that the latest Intel i3, i5, i7 CPUs work properly immediately after install, or do I need to install some additional software/drivers for them to work?

I'm just curious if it is that simple, and I didn't find this answer searching the internet.

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answered 2 Years ago huovie · Accepted Answer

Yes, both the 2nd and 3rd generation (latest) i3/i5/i7 processors and built-in graphics will work out of the box in Ubuntu 12.04. The 2nd-gen usually have the suffix -2xxx and HD3000 graphics while 3rd have -3xxx and HD4000 graphics. e.g. i3-2310M is 2nd-gen i3, while i5-3520M is 3rd-gen i5.

However, many laptops also come with a second discrete (separate) graphics card from AMD/Nvidia (called hybrid graphics), and you will need to install the drivers for those for optimal performance. But it's an easy process, and can be done with two clicks from Settings...Additional Drivers.

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