Download Ubuntu for Intel IoT platforms

Accelerate industrial compute with Ubuntu on Intel processors

The entire family of industrial-grade Ubuntu images optimized for Intel IoT hardware, from Core to Desktop and Server, are available for download across a wide range of Intel platforms.

Turnkey solutions

Ubuntu images that work out-of-the-box
Optimized for Intel

Optimized Linux with unique Intel features
Maintained for long life

10+ years of security maintenance and support
Backed by Intel’s partner ecosystem

Support from leading ODMs and hardware partners

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Real-time Ubuntu optimized for Intel SoCs

Optimized Real-time Ubuntu is now production-ready on:

Intel Atom® X6000E Series Processors (codename Elkhart Lake)
11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors (codename Tiger Lake)
12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors (codename Alder Lake S and Alder Lake N)
13th Gen Intel® Core™ processors (codename Raptor Lake S and Raptor Lake P)

Coupled with Intel® Time Coordinated Computing (Intel® TCC) and Time Sensitive Networking (IEEE TSN), the real-time Ubuntu kernel delivers industrial-grade performance to the time-bound workloads of industrial enterprises.

Watch the joint webinar by Canonical and Intel on how real-time Ubuntu on Intel accelerates industrial transformation ›

Long-term security updates for real-time Ubuntu on Intel SoCs are available via Ubuntu Pro, Canonical's enterprise security and compliance subscription, covering all aspects of open infrastructure.

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Download Ubuntu for your Intel hardware

Intel's portfolio of edge-ready compute and connectivity technologies make it easy to deploy edge applications quickly. Enhanced for IoT, they enable processing at the edge to get critical insights and business value from your data with compute resources where you need them most.

Below you will find links for the production-grade family of Ubuntu images optimized for Intel processors, along with installation instructions.

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Intel® Core™ Ultra

Ubuntu Desktop

Modern and performant, with a rich ecosystem of applications.

Download 24.04 LTS

Ubuntu Server

Designed and engineered as a backbone for the internet

Download 24.04 LTS

Intel® Atom® X7000E Series

Ubuntu Core

Immutable Linux OS optimized for IoT and edge embedded systems

Download Core 22

Ubuntu Desktop

Modern and performant, with a rich ecosystem of applications.

Download 22.04 LTS

Ubuntu Server

Designed and engineered as a backbone for the internet.

Download 22.04 LTS

13th Gen Intel® Core™ (S-, P-, and PS-Series)

Ubuntu Desktop

Modern and performant, with a rich ecosystem of applications.

Download 22.04 LTS

Ubuntu Server

Designed and engineered as a backbone for the internet.

Download 22.04 LTS

12th Gen Intel® Core™ (S-, P-, and PS-Series)

As the first Intel® Core™ processors to feature performance hybrid architecture, the 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors (codename — Alder Lake) are designed for workload optimization, accelerated AI performance and immersive video experience. The platform offers flexibility and scalability — with its comprehensive lineup of desktop and mobile processor choices, each with differentiated key features, performance levels and graphical capabilities. One of Intel's latest and most innovative platforms to launch this year for IoT , the 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors are created to enable deployment success and drive more value in many sectors including smart retail, industrial manufacturing, healthcare, video and security.

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Ubuntu Core

Immutable Linux OS optimized for IoT and edge embedded systems

Download Core 22

Ubuntu Desktop

Modern and performant, with a rich ecosystem of applications.

Download 22.04 LTS

Ubuntu Server

Designed and engineered as a backbone for the internet.

Download 22.04 LTS

Intel® Xeon® D (D-Series)

Ubuntu Desktop

Modern and performant, with a rich ecosystem of applications.

Download 22.04 LTS

Ubuntu Server

Designed and engineered as a backbone for the internet.

Download 22.04 LTS

Intel® Atom® X6000E Series

To support the next generation of IoT edge devices, Intel has developed a new line of processors enhanced for IoT—The Intel Atom x6000E Series, Intel® Pentium®, and Intel® Celeron® N and J Series processors (formerly known as Elkhart Lake). These processors build on new levels of CPU, and graphics performances with integrated IoT features, real-time performance, manageability, security, and functional safety.

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Ubuntu Core

Immutable Linux OS optimized for IoT and edge embedded systems

Download Core 22 Download Core 20

Ubuntu Desktop

Modern and performant, with a rich ecosystem of applications.

Download 22.04 LTS Download 20.04 LTS

Ubuntu Server

Designed and engineered as a backbone for the internet.

Download 22.04 LTS Download 20.04 LTS

11th Gen Intel® Core™ (UP3-Series)

11th Gen Intel® Core™ processors deliver a balance of performance and responsiveness in a low-power platform built on our third-generation 10nm process technology. Engineered to deliver for IoT markets, these processors can support low-latency and time-sensitive applications, and have the power to run multiple workloads including AI and deep learning applications on a single platform.

Read the platform brief ›

Ubuntu Core

Immutable Linux OS optimized for IoT and edge embedded systems

Download Core 22 Download Core 20

Ubuntu Desktop

Modern and performant, with a rich ecosystem of applications.

Download 22.04 LTS Download 20.04 LTS

Ubuntu Server

Designed and engineered as a backbone for the internet.

Download 22.04 LTS Download 20.04 LTS

Hardware Certification Program

Canonical partners with leading device manufacturers to validate the same Ubuntu image across a wide variety of boards offering a great out-of-the-box experience for your customized needs.

Learn more about Ubuntu certified devices ›