Have you seen a different Model number in your logs? Check the full table of Intel Model IDs in the Intel Architecture Software Developer’s Manual (Vol 3B).
If you’ve ever looked in your Windows Event Viewer, Linux dmesg , or a core dump file, you might have stumbled across a cryptic string like: Intel64 Family 6 Model 183 Stepping 1 . intel64 family 6 model 183
| Field | Value | Meaning | |-------|-------|---------| | | 6 | The base microarchitecture lineage (all modern Intel desktop/laptop CPUs since Pentium Pro in 1995 are Family 6). | | Model | 183 (0xB7) | Specific die design. This is Intel’s internal identifier for the Meteor Lake client SOC. | | Stepping | 1 (or higher) | Minor revision of the silicon. Stepping 1 = first production version. | Important: Don’t confuse this with the legacy Pentium 4 or Atom families (Family 15). If you see "Family 6," you are on a modern Core architecture. Why Should You Care? 3 Practical Implications 1. Operating System Support Linux kernel 6.6+ and Windows 11 22H2+ fully support Model 183. Older kernels (e.g., RHEL 8’s 4.18 kernel) may treat it as a generic "Family 6" CPU, missing power management or hybrid scheduling optimizations. Have you seen a different Model number in your logs