Pentium and Celeron CPUs are dead – but Intel N-series could save budget laptops

At CES 2023, currently taking place in Las Vegas, Intel took to the stage to reveal the processors that will be powering the next generation of budget laptops, known as the Intel Processor N-series. This follows Intel killing off its Pentium and Celeron brands late last year, and the new chips will feature in entry-level computers, including laptops and Chromebooks. The new series includes an Intel Core i3 chip, which is aimed at people who want a device that is a bit more powerful than the standard N-series, but still affordable – such as students.

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