Intel's 12th Gen processors, also known as Alder Lake, have entered a discontinuance period, with the company set to phase out these CPUs. This move may be related to the introduction of next-generation processors, with some outlets speculating about the power requirements of upcoming models. The discontinuation affects not only the 12th Gen Core series but also the 4th Gen Xeon Sapphire Rapids CPUs, with final orders expected to be accepted for only a limited time.