Haswell is the codename for a microarchitecture developed by Intel, released in 2013. It is part of the Intel Core processor family and is built on a 22-nanometer manufacturing process. Haswell introduced improvements in performance and energy efficiency compared to its predecessor, Ivy Bridge, making it suitable for both laptops and desktops. One of the key features of Haswell is its enhanced graphics capabilities, which support better gaming and multimedia experiences. Additionally, Haswell processors include support for new technologies like DDR4 memory and improved power management, contributing to longer battery life in portable devices.