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Intel vPro®

The Intel vPro® platform: PCs built on Intel vPro and powered by Intel Core Ultra processors are designed specifically for business

All versions of Intel vPro® require an eligible Intel processor, a supported operating system, required connectivity technology, firmware enhancements, and other hardware and software. Remote management requires a network connection; must be a known network for Wi-Fi out-of-band management. Additional details at intel.com/vpro.

Learn more about Intel vPro advantages for: Intel® Optimize | Intel® Security | Intel® Manageability | Intel® Intelligence | Intel® Sustainability |

Intel vPro® platform with Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 3

Intel vPro® Optimize

Intel vPro® Certified Apps
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"In recent testing, Flexxible improved overall efficiency compared to prior FlexxAgent software releases by reducing busy background activity by 49%, lowering CPU utilization by 59%, and increasing power efficiency by 26%."

Based on Flexxible's internal testing comparing FlexxAgent 25.12 to the prior FlexxAgent version 25.10 in a fully configured live IT environment.

Testing as of Dec. 2025 by Flexxible. Testing was conducted in a fully configured live IT environment on a Lenovo IdeaPad 3i system powered by a 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1335U, running Windows 11 Pro.

The system was operating on DC (battery) power with the display idle and no user ‑ visible foreground applications running. System traces were collected over 20 - 30 minute test windows using the Intel ® Battery Life Diagnostic Tool. Measurements included average CPU utilization, Windows ‑ estimated power consumption, and idle wake frequency driven by background process threads and thread run times.

Busy background activity is defined as the total runtime of background threads with a CPU wake frequency of less than 50 ms (for example, continuously polling or checking processes) and short execution durations less than 100 ms. Identical data sets were gathered before and after software optimizations.

Results may vary. Intel does not control or audit third-party data. You should consult other sources to evaluate accuracy. No product or component can be absolutely secure. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

"In recent testing, Riverbed's Aternity software improved overall efficiency compared to prior releases by reducing busy background activity by 45%, lowering CPU utilization by 50%, and increasing power efficiency by 56%."

Based on Riverbed internal testing comparing Q2'26 Release Preset to the prior version 26.2 in a fully configured live IT environment. Riverbed Aternity is an Intel vPro® Certified App.

Testing as of Feb. 2026 by Riverbed. Testing was conducted in a fully configured live IT environment on a Lenovo ThinkPad T14 system powered by an Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 155U, running Windows 11 Enterprise.

The system was operating on DC (battery) power with the display idle and no user ‑ visible foreground applications running. System traces were collected over 20 - 30 minute test windows using the Intel ® Battery Life Diagnostic Tool. Measurements included average CPU utilization, Windows ‑ estimated power consumption, and idle wake frequency driven by background process threads and thread run times.

Busy background activity is defined as the total runtime of background threads with a CPU wake frequency of less than 50 ms (for example, continuously polling or checking processes) and short execution durations less than 100 ms. Identical data sets were gathered before and after software optimizations.

Results may vary. Intel does not control or audit third-party data. You should consult other sources to evaluate accuracy. No product or component can be absolutely secure. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

"HP Wolf Security exceeds Intel vPro® Certified Apps targets, with recent testing showing over 99% short, infrequent background activity, under 1% CPU utilization, and less than five minutes of battery impact over the course of a typical workday."

Based on HP Wolf Security's internal testing of version v4.4.28.1603 in a fully configured live IT environment. Testing as of Dec. 2025 by HP Wolf Security.

Testing was conducted in a fully configured live IT environment on an HP ZBook 15 G6 Mobile Workstation powered by an Intel® Core™ i9-9880H, running Windows 11 Enterprise.

The impact on battery life over a typical workday was estimated using a model based on a 54 watt-hour (Wh) business laptop achieving up to 8 hours of battery life.

The system was operating on DC (battery) power with the display idle and no user ‑ visible foreground applications running. System traces were collected over 20 - 30 minute test windows using the Intel ® Battery Life Diagnostic Tool. Measurements included average CPU utilization, Windows ‑ estimated power consumption, and idle wake frequency driven by background process threads and thread run times.

Busy background activity is defined as the total runtime of background threads with a CPU wake frequency of less than 50 ms (for example, continuously polling or checking processes) and short execution durations less than 100 ms. Identical data sets were gathered before and after software optimizations.

Results may vary. Intel does not control or audit third-party data. You should consult other sources to evaluate accuracy. No product or component can be absolutely secure. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

"Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktop™ exceeds Intel vPro® Certified Apps targets, with recent testing showing over 97% short, infrequent background activity, under 1% CPU utilization, and less than five minutes of battery impact over the course of a typical workday."

Based on Citrix's internal testing of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktop™ software version 2507.1 in a fully configured live IT environment. Testing as of Oct. 2025 by Citrix. Testing was conducted in a fully configured live IT environment on an Asus Zenbook 14 system powered by an Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 155H, running Windows 11 Pro.

The impact on battery life over a typical workday was estimated using a model based on a 54 watt-hour (Wh) business laptop achieving up to 8 hours of battery life.

The system was operating on DC (battery) power with the display idle and no user ‑ visible foreground applications running. System traces were collected over 20 - 30 minute test windows using the Intel ® Battery Life Diagnostic Tool. Measurements included average CPU utilization, Windows ‑ estimated power consumption, and idle wake frequency driven by background process threads and thread run times.

Busy background activity is defined as the total runtime of background threads with a CPU wake frequency of less than 50 ms (for example, continuously polling or checking processes) and short execution durations less than 100 ms. Identical data sets were gathered before and after software optimizations.

Results may vary. Intel does not control or audit third-party data. You should consult other sources to evaluate accuracy. No product or component can be absolutely secure. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

"Absolute Secure Access

exceeds Intel vPro® Certified Apps targets, with recent testing showing over 98% short, infrequent background activity, under 1% CPU utilization, and less than 10 minutes of battery impact over the course of a typical workday."

Based on Absolute Security's internal testing comparing Absolute Secure Endpoint Q2'26 Release Version to prior software version 11.0 in a fully configured live IT environment. Testing as of Feb. 2026 by Absolute Security.

Testing was conducted in a fully configured live IT environment on a Dell Inspiron 5593 system powered by an Intel® Core™ i7-1065G7, running Windows 11 Pro.

The system was operating on DC (battery) power with the display idle and no user ‑ visible foreground applications running. System traces were collected over 20 - 30 minute test windows using the Intel ® Battery Life Diagnostic Tool. Measurements included average CPU utilization, Windows ‑ estimated power consumption, and idle wake frequency driven by background process threads and thread run times.

Busy background activity is defined as the total runtime of background threads with a CPU wake frequency of less than 50 ms (for example, continuously polling or checking processes) and short execution durations less than 100 ms. Identical data sets were gathered before and after software optimizations.

Results may vary. Intel does not control or audit third-party data. You should consult other sources to evaluate accuracy. No product or component can be absolutely secure. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

"In recent testing, Absolute Endpoint Agent improved overall efficiency compared to prior releases by reducing busy background activity by 74% and lowering CPU utilization by 38%"

Based on Microsoft's internal testing of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint version 4.18.26010.5 in a fully configured live IT environment.

Testing as of Jan. 2026 by Microsoft. Testing was conducted in a fully configured live IT environment on a Dell Inspiron 5593 powered by an Intel® Core™ i7-1065G7, running Windows 11 Pro.

The impact on battery life over a typical workday was estimated using a model based on a 54 watt-hour (Wh) business laptop achieving up to 8 hours of battery life.

The system was operating on DC (battery) power with the display idle and no user ‑ visible foreground applications running. System traces were collected over 20 - 30 minute test windows using the Intel ® Battery Life Diagnostic Tool. Measurements included average CPU utilization, Windows ‑ estimated power consumption, and idle wake frequency driven by background process threads and thread run times.

Results may vary. Intel does not control or audit third-party data. You should consult other sources to evaluate accuracy. No product or component can be absolutely secure. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

"Microsoft Defender for Endpoint exceeds Intel vPro® Certified Apps targets, with recent testing showing under 1% CPU utilization and less than 10 minutes of battery impact over the course of a typical workday."

Based on ESET internal testing comparing Q2'26 Release Presets to the prior versions from Sept. 2025 in a fully configured live IT environment.

Testing as of Feb. 2026 by ESET. Testing was conducted in a fully configured live IT environment on a Lenovo ThinkPad T14 system powered by an Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 135U, running Windows 11 Enterprise.

Optimized software versions: ESET Full Disk Encryption 2.3, ESET Inspect Connector 3.1, and ESET Endpoint Security 13.1.

The system was operating on DC (battery) power with the display idle and no user ‑ visible foreground applications running. System traces were collected over 20 - 30 minute test windows using the Intel ® Battery Life Diagnostic Tool. Measurements included average CPU utilization, Windows ‑ estimated power consumption, and idle wake frequency driven by background process threads and thread run times.

Busy background activity is defined as the total runtime of background threads with a CPU wake frequency of less than 50 ms (for example, continuously polling or checking processes) and short execution durations less than 100 ms. Identical data sets were gathered before and after software optimizations.

Results may vary. Intel does not control or audit third-party data. You should consult other sources to evaluate accuracy. No product or component can be absolutely secure. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

"In recent testing, ESET security software suite improved overall efficiency compared to prior releases by reducing busy background activity by 86%, lowering CPU utilization by 72%, and increasing power efficiency by 66%."

Based on CrowdStrike's internal testing of CrowdStrike Falcon version 7.28 in a fully configured live IT environment. Testing as of Sept. 2025 by CrowdStrike.

Testing was conducted in a fully configured live IT environment on a Dell Precision 5570 powered by an Intel® 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-12900H, running Windows 11 Enterprise.

The impact on battery life over a typical workday was estimated using a model based on a 54 watt-hour (Wh) business laptop achieving up to 8 hours of battery life.

The system was operating on DC (battery) power with the display idle and no user ‑ visible foreground applications running. System traces were collected over 20 - 30 minute test windows using the Intel ® Battery Life Diagnostic Tool. Measurements included average CPU utilization, Windows ‑ estimated power consumption, and idle wake frequency driven by background process threads and thread run times.

Results may vary. Intel does not control or audit third-party data. You should consult other sources to evaluate accuracy. No product or component can be absolutely secure. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

"In recent testing, ControlUp ONE software improved overall efficiency compared to prior releases by reducing busy background activity by 12%."

Based on ControlUp's internal testing of SIP software comparing version 2.18 to the prior version 2.17.7 in a fully configured live IT environment.

Testing as of March 2026 by ControlUp. Testing was conducted in a fully configured live IT environment on a Dell Latitude 5411 (v2.17.7) & Dell XPS 13 (v2.18) system powered by an Intel Core i7-10850H (v2.17.7) & Intel Core i7-10710U (v2.18), both running Windows 11 Pro.

Busy background activity is defined as the total runtime of background threads with a CPU wake frequency of less than 50 ms (for example, continuously polling or checking processes) and short execution durations less than 100 ms. Identical data sets were gathered before and after software optimizations.

Results may vary. Intel does not control or audit third-party data. You should consult other sources to evaluate accuracy. No product or component can be absolutely secure. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

"In recent testing, Ivanti's Neurons platform Agent improved overall efficiency compared to prior releases by reducing busy background activity by 5%, lowering CPU utilization by 95%, and increasing power efficiency by 85%."

Based on Ivanti's internal testing of SIP software comparing version 1.26 to the prior version 1.25 in a fully configured live IT environment.

Testing as of Feb. 2026 by Ivanti. Testing was conducted in a fully configured live IT environment on a Dell Precision 5540 (v1.25) & Dell Precision 7680 (v1.26) system powered by an Intel Core I7 9850H (v1.25) & Intel Core i7-13850Hx (v1.26), both running Windows 11 Enterprise.

The system was operating on DC (battery) power with the display idle and no user ‑ visible foreground applications running. System traces were collected over 20 - 30 minute test windows using the Intel ® Battery Life Diagnostic Tool. Measurements included average CPU utilization, Windows ‑ estimated power consumption, and idle wake frequency driven by background process threads and thread run times.

Busy background activity is defined as the total runtime of background threads with a CPU wake frequency of less than 50 ms (for example, continuously polling or checking processes) and short execution durations less than 100 ms. Identical data sets were gathered before and after software optimizations.

Results may vary. Intel does not control or audit third-party data. You should consult other sources to evaluate accuracy. No product or component can be absolutely secure. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

Intel vPro® Security

Intel vPro® Security
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"World's most secure business PC for today's threats"

As of March 2026, among x86-based PCs, including in comparison with competition and prior generation products; refers to Intel vPro® systems powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 3 processors, based on unique architecture and unrivaled security capabilities above and below the OS and beyond, which combine to deliver hardware-rooted security engineered to help safeguard organizations of all sizes against the evolving cyberthreat landscape. "Today's threats" refers to modern, evolving cyberattacks such as ransomware, and fileless or memory‑based malware. Advantages are measured against commercially available AMD Ryzen Pro‑based PCs and prior Intel generations across trusted Windows PC features, which may include hardware‑security engines, secure boot, BIOS/firmware protections, device‑trust attestation, memory protections, security‑control risk assessment, device‑security remediation, AI‑based threat detection, supply‑chain security, security‑ecosystem enablement, and platform‑security assurance. Based on Intel internal analysis of available information as of March 2026 regarding:

- primacy of relevant use case or threat, ranging from standard fare to increasingly frequent focus areas in RFPs (e.g., emerging high-profile threat);

- importance of relevant use case or threat to IT professionals and users, ranging from rarely used to regularly seen user benefits

- ease of implementation, ranging from complex with multiple dependencies to out-of-box ready

- breadth of implementation across deployed systems

No product or component can be absolutely secure. Learn more at intel.com/security.

"Unmatched hardware-based security for superior Windows PC protection"

As of March 2026, among x86‑based PCs, including in comparison with competition and prior generation products; refers to Intel vPro® systems powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 3 processors, based on unique architecture and unrivaled security capabilities engineered to help safeguard organizations of all sizes, which combine to deliver proven, trusted below‑the‑OS visibility and runtime protections via hardware‑based security such as root of trust, crypto acceleration, SoC isolation, and attack‑hardening features that operate independently of the operating system to help defend against sophisticated threats.

Advantages are measured against commercially available AMD Ryzen Pro-based PCs across trusted Windows PC features, which may include root of trust, crypto acceleration, SoC isolation, and unique hardware-based attack hardening capabilities enabled through a silicon-isolated secure processor for partner IP and root of trust. Based on Intel internal analysis of available information as of March 2026 regarding:

- primacy of relevant use case or threat, ranging from standard fare to increasingly frequent focus areas in RFPs (e.g., emerging high-profile threat);

- importance of relevant use case or threat to IT professionals and users, ranging from rarely used to regularly seen user benefits

- ease of implementation, ranging from complex with multiple dependencies to out-of-box ready

- breadth of implementation across deployed systems

No product or component can be absolutely secure. Learn more at intel.com/security.

"Intel delivers superior Windows OS boot security and vulnerability protection."

As of March 2026, among x86-based PCs, including in comparison with competition and prior generation products; refers to Intel vPro® systems powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 3 processors, based on unique architecture and unrivaled security capabilities, including the Intel's smaller attack surface and better Windows OS integration, which combine to reduce vulnerabilities and deliver proven, trusted below the OS visibility, runtime protections, and better security controls for business PCs.

Advantages are measured against commercially available AMD Ryzen Pro-based PCs and prior Intel generations across trusted Windows PC features, which may include coordinated hardware to software trust and validation of SMM policy integrity and expected firmware measurements during boot and before OS or hypervisor loading. Intel Secure Boot has a smaller attack surface and delivers better Windows OS integration resulting in reduced vulnerabilities and better security controls for IT when compared to x86 PC silicon competition. Based on Intel internal analysis of available information as of March 2026 regarding:

- primacy of relevant use case or threat, ranging from standard fare to increasingly frequent focus areas in RFPs (e.g., emerging high-profile threat);

- importance of relevant use case or threat to IT professionals and users, ranging from rarely used to regularly seen user benefits

- ease of implementation, ranging from complex with multiple dependencies to out-of-box ready

- breadth of implementation across deployed systems

No product or component can be absolutely secure. Learn more at intel.com/security.

"Best-in-class BIOS protection from boot to runtime protects Windows PCs"

As of March 2026, among x86-based PCs, including in comparison with competition and prior generation products; refers to Intel vPro® systems powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 3 processors, based on unique architecture and unrivaled security capabilities engineered to help safeguard organizations of all sizes. Intel boot time protections are the only third party assessed Windows PC implementations proven to achieve 100% of NIST and TCG standards for devices.

Advantages are measured against commercially available AMD Ryzen Pro-based PCs across the capabilities which help protect both firmware and BIOS integrity from boot through runtime. As of March 2026, Intel boot time protections are the only third-party assessed Windows PC implementations proven to achieve 100% of NIST and TCG standards for devices.

Based on Intel internal analysis of available information as of March 2026 regarding:

- primacy of relevant use case or threat, ranging from standard fare to increasingly frequent focus areas in RFPs (e.g., emerging high-profile threat);

- importance of relevant use case or threat to IT professionals and users, ranging from rarely used to regularly seen user benefits

- ease of implementation, ranging from complex with multiple dependencies to out-of-box ready

- breadth of implementation across deployed systems

No product or component can be absolutely secure. Learn more at intel.com/security.

"Delivers industry‑leading boot‑time protection to establish trusted business PCs."

As of March 2026, among x86‑based PCs, including in comparison with competition and prior generation products; refers to Intel vPro® systems powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 3 processors, based on unique architecture and unrivaled security capabilities engineered to help safeguard organizations of all sizes. Intel provides the broadest suite of x86‑based Windows PC capabilities to expose accurate device‑security status and to help the Windows OS enforce boot‑time policies that establish device trust.

Advantages are measured against commercially available AMD Ryzen Pro-based PCs across the capabilities which enable SecOps to remotely attest device trust through boot logs or OS hardware policy status reporting. Intel provides the broadest suite of x86-based Windows PC capabilities to expose accurate device security status and to help the Windows OS enforce boot-time policies that establish device trust.

Based on Intel internal analysis of available information as of March 2026 regarding:

- primacy of relevant use case or threat, ranging from standard fare to increasingly frequent focus areas in RFPs (e.g., emerging high-profile threat);

- importance of relevant use case or threat to IT professionals and users, ranging from rarely used to regularly seen user benefits

- ease of implementation, ranging from complex with multiple dependencies to out-of-box ready

- breadth of implementation across deployed systems

No product or component can be absolutely secure. Learn more at intel.com/security.

"Most advanced memory‑protections for Windows PCs"

As of March 2026, among x86‑based PCs, including in comparison with competition and prior generation products; refers to Intel vPro® systems powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 3 processors, based on unique architecture and advanced security capabilities that deliver proven, trusted below‑the‑OS visibility and runtime protections across trusted Windows PC features, including memory‑protection capabilities. Intel offers a broader and easier to implement suite of Windows memory‑related security attack‑surface protections.

Advantages are measured against commercially available AMD   Ryzen   Pro-based PCs across trusted Windows PC features, including memory protection capabilities. Intel offers a broader suite of Windows memory-related security attack surface protections that are easier to implement than those available on other x86 PC SoC platforms.

Based on Intel internal analysis of available information as of March 2026 regarding:

- primacy of relevant use case or threat, ranging from standard fare to increasingly frequent focus areas in RFPs (e.g., emerging high-profile threat);

- importance of relevant use case or threat to IT professionals and users, ranging from rarely used to regularly seen user benefits

- ease of implementation, ranging from complex with multiple dependencies to out-of-box ready

- breadth of implementation across deployed systems

No product or component can be absolutely secure. Learn more at intel.com/security.

"Most advanced security capabilities designed to protect local AI workloads."

As of March 2026, among x86-based PCs, based on Intel's unique architecture and advanced security capabilities engineered to help safeguard organizations of all sizes. Intel provides a more advanced Windows x86-based hardware security and AI software development framework than competitive silicon to help protect onboard AI models and data.

"AI security protection," which refers to hardware- and software-based capabilities designed to help safeguard AI models, data, and inference processes from tampering, misuse, or compromise. Intel provides a more advanced Windows x86-based hardware security and AI software development framework than competitive silicon to help protect onboard AI models and data.

Based on Intel internal analysis of available information as of March 2026 regarding:

- primacy of relevant use case or threat, ranging from standard fare to increasingly frequent focus areas in RFPs (e.g., emerging high-profile threat);

- importance of relevant use case or threat to IT professionals and users, ranging from rarely used to regularly seen user benefits

- ease of implementation, ranging from complex with multiple dependencies to out-of-box ready

- breadth of implementation across deployed systems

No product or component can be absolutely secure. Learn more at intel.com/security.

"Only Real-time PC fleet Hardware Security Visibility"

As of March 2026, among x86-based systems, Intel is the only silicon provider to enable query of PC fleets for hardware security configuration status and MITRE ATT&CK aligned mitigations to help support real-time security posture and risk assessment.

Intel uniquely enables tools to view the true hardware-level security state of every device and identify risks or missing mitigations across the fleet.

Advantages are measured against commercially available AMD   Ryzen   Pro-based PCs for the ability of IT and security tools to view the true hardware-level security state of every device and identify risks or missing mitigations across the fleet. Intel is the only silicon provider that enables IT and Security Control Assessment ISVs to query PC fleets for hardware security configuration status and MITRE ATT&CK aligned mitigations to help support real-time security posture and risk assessment. No product or component can be absolutely secure. See intel.com/vpro for details.

Based on Intel internal analysis of available information as of March 2026 regarding:

- primacy of relevant use case or threat, ranging from standard fare to increasingly frequent focus areas in RFPs (e.g., emerging high-profile threat);

- importance of relevant use case or threat to IT professionals and users, ranging from rarely used to regularly seen user benefits

- ease of implementation, ranging from complex with multiple dependencies to out-of-box ready

- breadth of implementation across deployed systems

No product or component can be absolutely secure. Learn more at intel.com/security.

"Intel vPro® delivers industry‑leading, hardware‑based manageability for remote PC recovery and resilience."

As of March 2026, among x86‑based PCs, including in comparison with competition and prior generation products; refers to Intel vPro® systems powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 3 processors, based on unique architecture and unrivaled remediation capabilities including Intel® Active Management Technology, a hardware‑enabled remote PC disaster‑recovery solution that allows IT to restore, repair, or recover a system even when the operating system is unresponsive or the device is powered off. Remote management requires a network connection; Wi‑Fi-based out‑of‑band management requires a known network. Based on Intel internal analysis of available information as of March 2026 regarding:

- primacy of relevant use case or threat, ranging from standard fare to increasingly frequent focus areas in RFPs (e.g., emerging high-profile threat);

- importance of relevant use case or threat to IT professionals and users, ranging from rarely used to regularly seen user benefits

- ease of implementation, ranging from complex with multiple dependencies to out-of-box ready

- breadth of implementation across deployed systems

No product or component can be absolutely secure. Learn more at intel.com/security.

"The only AI-enhanced silicon that detects the most advanced threats in real time."

As of March 2026, among Windows ‑ based PCs, Intel delivers the only silicon ‑ enabled, AI ‑ based threat ‑ detection capability designed for real ‑ time detection. This capability uses CPU telemetry to fingerprint malware at x86 machine code level and an AI model that security software can use to identify threats in real time. Requires security software ISV enablement.

Based on Intel internal analysis of available information as of March 2026 regarding:

- primacy of relevant use case or threat, ranging from standard fare to increasingly frequent focus areas in RFPs (e.g., emerging high-profile threat);

- importance of relevant use case or threat to IT professionals and users, ranging from rarely used to regularly seen user benefits

- ease of implementation, ranging from complex with multiple dependencies to out-of-box ready

- breadth of implementation across deployed systems

No product or component can be absolutely secure. Learn more at intel.com/security.

"The industry's only commercial PC silicon manufacturing corridor purpose-built for enhanced transparency and reduced geopolitical supply-chain risk."

As of March 2026, based on Intel's unique silicon-enabled PC supply‑chain authentication service among x86-based systems, which can validate hardware component authenticity and attest to manufacture in designated geographies. It refers to Intel's silicon-enabled PC supply‑chain authentication service, which can validate hardware component authenticity and attest to manufacture in designated geographies, in comparison with the competition.

Intel provides the only known silicon-enabled PC supply chain authentication service capable of validating hardware component authenticity and attesting designated GEO manufacturing for PC SoC SKUs.

Based on Intel internal analysis of available information as of March 2026 regarding:

- primacy of relevant use case or threat, ranging from standard fare to increasingly frequent focus areas in RFPs (e.g., emerging high-profile threat);

- importance of relevant use case or threat to IT professionals and users, ranging from rarely used to regularly seen user benefits

- ease of implementation, ranging from complex with multiple dependencies to out-of-box ready

- breadth of implementation across deployed systems

No product or component can be absolutely secure. Learn more at intel.com/security.

"World's Largest PC Security Ecosystem Enabling Program"

As of March 2026, based on Intel's PC Security Enabling Program's unmatched technical resources, tools, and support for commercial PC security solution providers. Based on Intel analysis, Intel offers the largest known silicon‑ and platform‑based PC security enabling program.

Based on Intel internal analysis of available information as of March 2026 regarding:

- primacy of relevant use case or threat, ranging from standard fare to increasingly frequent focus areas in RFPs (e.g., emerging high-profile threat);

- importance of relevant use case or threat to IT professionals and users, ranging from rarely used to regularly seen user benefits

- ease of implementation, ranging from complex with multiple dependencies to out-of-box ready

- breadth of implementation across deployed systems

No product or component can be absolutely secure. Visit

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ai-pc/showcase.html

for details.

"#1 in product security assurance"

Ranked #1 in 2024 ABI Report (independent research commissioned by Intel): Embracing Security as a Core Component of the Tech You Buy .

Furthermore, as of March 2026, Intel rates highest among x86-based PCs in Product Security Assurance based on Intel's advanced security development practices. Intel brings multiple vectors of security to the Intel vPro® security value proposition with unique offerings tailored for your business, well beyond features only and unlike any other commercial client platform. This includes Intel's security assurance programs: security by design principles, transparency and disclosure of vulnerabilities and a robust Intel Platform Update process, an esteemed bug bounty program as well as internal research through red teams and more. Beyond this, Intel evolves security capabilities on each platform and brings new innovation and updates to existing features.

Based on Intel internal analysis of available information as of March 2026 regarding:

- primacy of relevant use case or threat, ranging from standard fare to increasingly frequent focus areas in RFPs (e.g., emerging high-profile threat);

- importance of relevant use case or threat to IT professionals and users, ranging from rarely used to regularly seen user benefits

- ease of implementation, ranging from complex with multiple dependencies to out-of-box ready

- breadth of implementation across deployed systems

No product or component can be absolutely secure. Visit intel.com/security for details.

"Intel vPro® delivers superior commercial-grade security for PCs." All versions of Intel vPro® require an eligible Intel processor, a supported operating system, required connectivity technology, firmware enhancements, and other hardware and software. Remote management requires a network connection; must be a known network for Wi-Fi out-of-band management. See intel.com/vPro for details.
"10-Year Extended Baseline Servicing for Intel vPro® Platforms is the longest and most comprehensive commercial PC servicing of any silicon vendor."

Among x86-based commercial PCs, it refers to provision of security and functional updates during the servicing period for Intel vPro® systems powered by Intel Core® Ultra™ Series 3.

Based on publicly available servicing and lifecycle disclosures from competitive client CPU silicon vendors.

Baseline servicing refers to the time during which Intel provides a range of services to assist customers with commonly required support needs. These services may include, but are not limited to, responding to technical questions, providing debug assistance, performing failure analysis, and delivering other standard support activities for broadly available products. Intel provides security and functional updates for the broad commercial market through the Intel Platform Update (IPU).

Based on Intel internal analysis of publicly available servicing, lifecycle, and support disclosures as of March 2026, commercial client CPU silicon vendors do not publicly state baseline servicing commitments with equivalent duration and scope to Intel's extended baseline servicing for eligible Intel vPro® platforms.

No product or component can be absolutely secure.

"1st silicon CPU vendor to turn CSNA 2.0 post-quantum crypto standards into deployable hardware-rooted crypto solutions for business PCs."

Refers to Intel being the first CPU silicon vendor to implement CSNA 2.0-aligned post‑quantum cryptography into deployable, hardware‑rooted platform security capabilities for commercial client systems among x86-based business PCs. Based on analysis of publicly available information as of March 2026.

Hardware‑rooted cryptography refers to cryptographic operations anchored in silicon‑based roots of trust and isolated security engines.

Intel delivers platform‑level post‑quantum cryptography enablement anchored in hardware‑rooted security capabilities across commercial client systems. Assessment criteria included CPU‑based root‑of‑trust (RoT) signing, SoC‑level security RoT signing, cryptographic protection of firmware measurement and verification flows, hardware‑based memory encryption, and hardware‑accelerated storage encryption.

Based on Intel internal analysis of available information as of March 2026 regarding:

- primacy of relevant use case or threat, ranging from standard fare to increasingly frequent focus areas in RFPs (e.g., emerging high-profile threat);

- importance of relevant use case or threat to IT professionals and users, ranging from rarely used to regularly seen user benefits

- ease of implementation, ranging from complex with multiple dependencies to out-of-box ready

- breadth of implementation across deployed systems

No product or component can be absolutely secure. Learn more at intel.com/vpro.

Intel vPro® Manageability

Intel vPro® Manageability

All versions of the Intel vPro® platform require an eligible Intel processor, a supported operating system, Intel LAN and/or WLAN silicon, firmware enhancements, and other hardware and software necessary to deliver the manageability use cases, security features, system performance, and stability that define the platform. See http://www.intel.com/vPro for details.

Get started at vprofleet.intel.com. Included in your purchase of Intel vPro®-enabled devices. For the core Intel vPro® Fleet Services with standard support, there is no charge from Intel. The core services are included with the purchase of your Intel vPro®-enabled devices. Performance varies by use, configuration, and other factors. Remote management requires a network connection; it must be a known network for Wi-Fi out-of-band management. See http://www.intel.com/vPro for details.

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"The First and Only Fully-managed SaaS Solution for Everyday Out-of-Band Device Management or Disaster Recovery" As of January 2026, among commercial client Windows-based endpoint devices, based on the unique offering of a direct, fully-managed SaaS Solution that only Intel vPro® can deliver. Get started at vprofleet.intel.com. Included in your purchase of Intel vPro®-enabled devices. For the core Intel vPro® Fleet Services with standard support, there is no charge from Intel. The core services are included with the purchase of your Intel vPro®-enabled devices. Performance varies by use, configuration, and other factors. Remote management requires a network connection; it must be a known network for Wi-Fi out-of-band management. See www.intel.com/vPro for details.
"No additional licensing costs or infrastructure setup required." Get started at vprofleet.intel.com. Included in your purchase of Intel vPro®-enabled devices. For the core Intel vPro® Fleet Services with standard support, there is no charge from Intel. The core services are included with the purchase of your Intel vPro®-enabled devices. Performance varies by use, configuration, and other factors. Remote management requires a network connection; it must be a known network for Wi-Fi out-of-band management. See www.intel.com/vPro for details.
"First and Only fully-managed, turnkey Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Solution. No additional licensing costs or infrastructure setup required." As of January 2026, among commercial client Windows-based endpoint devices, based on the unique offering of a direct, fully-managed SaaS Solution that only Intel vPro® can deliver. Get started at vprofleet.intel.com. Included in your purchase of Intel vPro®-enabled devices. For the core Intel vPro® Fleet Services with standard support, there is no charge from Intel. The core services are included with the purchase of your Intel vPro®-enabled devices. Performance varies by use, configuration, and other factors. Remote management requires a network connection; it must be a known network for Wi-Fi out-of-band management. See www.intel.com/vPro for details.
First silicon partner integrated into the Microsoft Intune admin center Devices | Partner portals As of March 2026, Intel is Microsoft's first silicon partner for commercial client Windows-based endpoint devices, offering a unique integration within the Microsoft Intune admin center Devices | Partner Portals . Details at www.intel.com/vPro. Microsoft and Intune are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

Intel vPro® Intelligence

Intel® Device IQ
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"Turn raw telemetry into predictive IT actions with Intel® Device IQ, now on the latest Intel vPro-based devices." Intel® Device IQ is subject to the following hardware and software requirements: (1) must use 12th Generation Intel® Core™ processor or newer and (2) must acquire third party digital employee experience (DEX) platform. Learn more at intel.com/vpro.

Intel vPro® Sustainability

Intel vPro® Sustainability
Intel is committed to the continued development of more sustainable products, processes, and supply chain as we strive to prioritize greenhouse gas reduction and improve our global environmental impact. Where applicable, environmental attributes of a product family or specific SKU will be stated with specificity. Refer to the 2024-25 Corporate Responsibility Report at https://csrreportbuilder.intel.com/ for further information.

ENERGY STAR is a system-level energy specification, defined by the US Environmental Protection Agency, that relies on all system components, such as processor, chipset, power supply, etc. For more information, visit http://www.energystar.gov/.

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"Up to 10​years extended security servicing keeps devices performing for longer, maximizing value, and helping reduce e-waste." Refers to provision of security and functional updates during the servicing period for Intel vPro® systems powered by Intel Core® Ultra™ Series 3. Details at intel.com/vpro.
"Up to​90% reduced on-site service calls with remote manageability, resulting in up to 368,000kg avoided CO2 emissions over 3 years." Based on "The Total Economic Impact™ of the Intel vPro® Platform," an Intel-commissioned study by Forrester Consulting, January 2024, which surveyed 500 ITDMs at enterprises across the world using Intel vPro®, including US, Canada, France, Germany, UK, Australia, China, India, and Japan. For the study's findings, Forrester aggregated the data and experiences from the interviewees into a composite organization with an assumed revenue of $1 billion per year and 10,000 employees. Read the full report at https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/business/enterprise-computers/resources/vpro-platform-tei-case-study.html.
"Up to 65% lower total energy consumption on Series 3 Intel® Core™ Ultra-based notebooks than ENERGY STAR 9.0 requirements." Based on OEM design implementation as measured by data relative to one HP laptop tested and may not be characteristic of all platforms on the market. Platform configuration and implementation have obvious impact to overall platform power as it applies to power measurements for these government regulations. See intel.com/performanceindex for details.
"98% of Intel vPro® devices registered on EPEAT are Silver or better, with 80% achieving Gold certification." Based on data in the EPEAT Registry as of April 26, 2024, hosted by the Global Electronics Council, for computing client products in the market 2019-2024. Data is global and covers Desktop, Integrated Desktop Computer, and Notebook form factors. Intel, AMD, Apple, Arm, Dual, MediaTek, and Qualcomm devices are compared. Visit www.epeat.net/about-epeat to learn more about the registry. Individual system results may vary. See www.intel.com/Performance-Evo for details.
"Laptops based on the latest Intel Core Ultra processors exceed ENERGY STAR 9.0 requirements by up to 65%​." Based on OEM design implementation as measured by data relative to one HP laptop tested and may not be characteristic of all platforms on the market. Platform configuration and implementation have obvious impact to overall platform power as it applies to power measurements for these government regulations. See intel.com/performanceindex for details.
"Office workers can save up to 54% processor power compared to AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 360. A 10,000 person company could save up to 106,000 kWh in 4 years of use." Based on Intel internal testing measuring total processor energy consumption on reference platform based on Intel Core Ultra X9 388H during simulated 8-hour workdays across 5 days/week, 52 weeks/year over 4-year device lifecycle. AMD comparison vs. Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360. Energy savings calculations assume 10,000 PCs. Actual results may vary based on usage patterns, system configuration, and software versions. See intel.com/performanceindex for details.
"Up to 78% lower processor power than AMD Ryzen™ AI 9 365 when using Zoom with AI background effects." As measured by processor power with Zoom 1x1 call with AI background effects. See www.intel.com/PerformanceIndex for workloads and configurations. Results may vary ​.
"Using Zoom AI lighting instead of a USB ring light on an ASUS Zenbook based on Series 3 Intel® Core™ Ultra can extend battery life by as much as ~90 minutes." Based on internal tests running 10 minutes Zoom 1x1 calls with Portrait Lighting (power measured using HWInfo) on ASUS Zenbook S14 UX5406AA based on Intel Core Ultra X7 358H Individual system results will vary significantly with different battery capacity, screen type, and other OEM design factors. See intel.com/performanceindex for details.
"A single use of Intel vPro® to support a PC remotely, instead of dispatching a technician via truck, saves carbon emissions equal to 2 years of use of that PC." As measured by 2023 internal Intel study analyzing common emissions data that factors the estimated energy required to use Intel® AMT remote manageability features as compared with the estimated equivalent fuel needed to dispatch a technician, ship an asset, or have the user visit an office. Please visit www.intel.com/Performance-vPro for more information. Results may vary.
Performance varies by use, configuration, and other factors. Intel technologies may require enabled hardware, software or service activation. No product or component can be absolutely secure. Remote management requires a network connection; Wi‑Fi out‑of‑band management requires a known/configured network. AI features may require software purchase, subscription or enablement by a software or platform provider, and may have specific configuration or compatibility requirements. Additional details at www.intel.com/AIPC .