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The CPU (processor) is the proverbial brain of your PC. Choosing the right CPU enables you to speed up demanding applications and programs, use the full potential of your graphics card, and even reduce power consumption. Keep in mind that the processor socket must match the socket on your motherboard.
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CPU Usage
| Use | Office | Multimedia | Games and 3D graphics | Workstations and servers |
| Intel | Celeron, Pentium | Core i3 | Core i5, Core i7 | Core i9, Xeon |
| AMD | Sempron, A-Series | A-Series, Athlon X4, Ryzen 3 | Ryzen 5, Ryzen 7 | Ryzen 7, Ryzen Threadripper |
CPU Manufacturers
Today, the CPU market is divided by two major players, Intel and AMD. Both are now very competitive and are trying to produce a processor with the best price/performance ratio. Both brands have a portfolio of CPU optimised for a full range of uses.
We have prepared a table for you to help familiarise you with the processor model series of both manufacturers.
Intel processor
| Series Designation | Features |
| Intel Celeron | The lowest performance and price category of Intel CPU | Dual Core Processor | Frequencies less than 3 GHz | Integrated Graphics Core | 14nm manufacturing process | No HyperThreading | No Turbo Boost |
| Intel Pentium | Lower range | Two cores | Frequencies around 3,5 GHz | Integrated Graphics Core | 14nm manufacturing process | No HyperThreading and Turbo Boost technologies |
Intel Core i3 | Lower middle range | Two physical cores | Frequencies around 4 GHz | Integrated Graphics Core | 14nm manufacturing process | HyperThreading | Without Turbo Boost | An open multiplier for models marked with the letter K |
| Intel Core i5 | Intel middle range | Up to 6 physical cores | Frequencies around 4 GHz | Integrated Graphics Core | 14nm manufacturing process | Without HyperThreading | Turbo Boost | An open multiplier for models marked with a letter K |
| Intel Core i7 | Higher range of Intel CPU | Up to 6 physical cores | Frequencies around 4 GHz | Integrated Graphics Core | 14nm manufacturing process | HyperThreading (12 threads) | Turbo Boost | An open multiplier for models marked with a letter K |
| Intel Core i9 | HEDT Intel processors | Up to 18 cores | Frequencies around 4 GHz | No Integrated Graphics Core | 14nm manufacturing process | HyperThreading (up to 36 threads) | Turbo Boost | Open multiplier |
| Intel Xeon | Intel Server CPU | Specifications vary considerably between models | HyperThreading and Turbo boost are standard |
AMD processor
| Series designation | Features |
| AMD Sempron | The cheapest models from AMD | Dual and Quad-core versions | Integrated Graphics Core | Low frequencies | 28nm manufacturing process |
| AMD Athlon X4 | Quad-Core CPU | No integrated graphics | Frequencies up to 4 GHz | 28nm manufacturing process | Turbo Core |
AMD FX | Older AMD Processor | 4, 6 or 8 cores | No integrated graphics chip | Frequencies exceeding 4 GHz | Significantly obsolete 32nm manufacturing process | Turbo Core |
| AMD Ryzen 3 | Lower range new generation AMD processor | Quad-core models | No integrated graphics chip | Frequencies higher than 3 GHz | 14nm manufacturing process Tubo Core | Open multiplier for all models |
| AMD Ryzen 5 | Middle range AMD processor | Quad-core and six-core models | No integrated graphics chip | Basic frequencies in the range of 3 - 4 GHz | 14nm manufacturing process | Turbo Core | SMT (8 and 12 threads) | Open multiplier |
| AMD Ryzen 7 | High range Ryzen CPU | 8 cores | Basic frequencies of 3 - 4 GHz | 14nm manufacturing process | Turbo Core | SMT (16 threads) | Turbo Core | Open multiplier |
| AMD Threadripper | HEDT AMD CPU | 8 to 16 cores | Basic frequencies between 3 and 4 GHz | 14nm manufacturing process | Turbo Core | SMT (up to 32 threads) Open multiplier |
Most Important CPU Parameters
- Socket -It is where you install the CPU. The processor and motherboard must have the same type of socket.
- Number of cores -a CPU with more cores can process more tasks (threads) simultaneously, which speeds up individual programs and the whole system.
- Frequency - Frequency helps define the processor's basic speed without external interference. The main unit is Hertz, and for a processor, it is usually expressed in gigahertz or billions of Hertzs.
- Max. Frequency - The maximum frequency is the value the CPU can achieve after automatic overclocking.
- Automatic overclocking - dynamic overclocking that enables the computer processor to meet the requirements of applications that cannot use the full number of cores. Intel calls this technology Turbo Boost. AMD calles it a Turbo Core. Not all processors have it.
- Integrated GPU - Integrated GPU means that the basic graphics chip is integrated into the processor case. This has one great advantage - you do not have to buy a dedicated graphics card for ordinary office work, but you can not expect high performance with demanding graphics applications.
- Hyper-Threading - HyperThreading is an Intel technology that enables one processor core to handle two software operations at the same time. To a certain extent, the CPU is able to operate as if it had double the number of cores.
- Multi-Threading - The full name is simultaneous multi-threading (SMT), and it is basically the same technology as Hyper-Threading but for an AMD processor.
- An open multiplier - an open multiplier means that the CPU is easily overwritten by just incrementing the value of this parameter.
i If you increase the voltage during overclocking, you increase the TDP.
Other CPU Parameters
- Stock Cooler - a heat sink is also often supplied with the CPU. We call it "stock", and although it is designed to remove heat, virtually any third-party heat sink will help lower temperatures more and provide a longer processor life.
- Virtualisation - virtualisation allows virtual machines to run on a computer. These are computers on a computer that has access to hardware without affecting the host operating system. Virtualisation is now commonplace for the vast majority of processors.
- For Servers - CPU specialising in uninterrupted server traffic. For example, they have a large number of kernels or a majority of the kernels are graphics kernels.
- TDP - Thermal Design Power, which means the amount of heat produced by the CPU. The main unit is a Watt. TDP does not directly report the power consumption of the processor, but it is directly proportional to it.
- Reduced Consumption - CPU with this parameter are optimised for low power consumption. Their common feature means a reduced frequency compared to standard models.
- The L2 cache is the processor cache. It is among the memory and processor computing units to prevent the processor from slowing down the speed of memory. Each kernel has a separate L2 cache.
- L3 cache - The L3 cache has only one processor and shares all kernels. Generally, the larger the cache, the better. However, this is not a benchmark.
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CPU - 6-core, 12 threads, 2.9GHz (TDP 65W), Boost 4.3 GHz, 12MB L3 cache, Intel UHD Graphics 630 1100MHz, socket Intel 1200, Comet Lake, box cooler, only Intel 5xx, 4xx series chipset
CPU - 8-core, 16 threads, 3.8GHz (TDP 105W), Boost 4.7 GHz, 32MB L3 cache, Without integrated graphics chip, socket AMD AM4 , Vermeer, cooler not included
CPU - 12-core, 24 threads, 3.7GHz (TDP 105W), Boost 4.8 GHz, 64MB L3 cache, Without integrated graphics chip, socket AMD AM4 , Vermeer, cooler not included
CPU - 6-core, 12 threads, 3.7GHz (TDP 65W), Boost 4.6 GHz, 32MB L3 cache, Without integrated graphics chip, socket AMD AM4 , Vermeer, box cooler, Wraith Stealth
CPU – 6-core, 12 threads, 3.9GHz (TDP 65W), Boost 4.4GHz, 16MB L3 cache, AMD Radeon Graphics 1900MHz, AMD AM4 socket, box cooler, Wraith Stealth
CPU - 6-core, 12 threads, 2.9GHz (TDP 65W), Boost 4.3 GHz, 12MB L3 cache, Without integrated graphics chip, socket Intel 1200, Comet Lake, box cooler, only Intel 5xx, 4xx series chipset
CPU - 10-core, 20 threads, 3.7GHz (TDP 125W), Boost 5.2 GHz, 20MB L3 cache, Intel UHD Graphics 630 1200MHz, socket Intel 1200, Comet Lake, cooler not included, only Intel 5xx, 4xx series chipset
CPU - 8-core, 16 threads, 3.9GHz (TDP 105W), Boost 4.5 GHz, 32MB L3 cache, Without integrated graphics chip, socket AMD AM4 , Matisse, box cooler, Wraith Prism RGB
CPU - 16-core, 24 threads, 3.2GHz (TDP 241W), Turboboost 5.2GHz, Boost 5.2 GHz, 30MB L3 cache, Intel UHD Graphics 770, socket Intel LGA1700, Alder Lake-S
CPU - 4-core, 8 threads, 3.6GHz (TDP 65W), Boost 4.3 GHz, 6MB L3 cache, Intel UHD Graphics 630 1100MHz, socket Intel 1200, Comet Lake, box cooler, only Intel 5xx, 4xx series chipset
CPU – 8-core, 16 threads, 3.8GHz (TDP 65W), Boost 4.6GHz, 16MB L3 cache, AMD Radeon Graphics 2000MHz, AMD AM4 socket, Vermeer, box cooler, Wraith Stealth
CPU - 12-core, 20 threads, 3.6GHz (TDP 190W), Turboboost 5GHz, Boost 5 GHz, 25MB L3 cache, socket Intel LGA1700, Alder Lake-S
CPU - 6-core, 12 threads, 2.6GHz (TDP 65W), Boost 4.4 GHz, 12MB L3 cache, Without integrated graphics chip, socket Intel 1200, Rocket Lake-S, box cooler, only Intel 5xx series chipset or Q470, Z490, H470, Intel
CPU - 6-core, 12 threads, 2.5GHz (TDP 117W), Turboboost 4.4GHz, Boost 4.4 GHz, 18MB L3 cache, socket Intel LGA1700, Alder Lake-S, box cooler, RM1
CPU - 6-core, 12 threads, 2.6GHz (TDP 65W), Boost 4.4 GHz, 12MB L3 cache, Intel® UHD Graphics 730 1300MHz, socket Intel 1200, Rocket Lake-S, box cooler, only Intel 5xx series chipset or Q470, Z490, H470, Intel
CPU - 8-core, 16 threads, 3.6GHz (TDP 125W), Boost 5 GHz, 16MB L3 cache, Without integrated graphics chip, socket Intel 1200, Rocket Lake-S, cooler not included, only Intel 5xx series chipset or Q470, Z490, H470
CPU - 6-core, 12 threads, 2.8GHz (TDP 65W), Boost 4.8 GHz, 12MB L3 cache, Intel UHD Graphics 750, socket Intel 1200, Rocket Lake-S, box cooler, only Intel 5xx series chipset or Q470, Z490, H470, Intel
CPU - 6-core, 12 threads, 2.5GHz (TDP 117W), Turboboost 4.4GHz, Boost 4.4 GHz, 18MB L3 cache, Intel UHD Graphics 730 1450MHz, socket Intel LGA1700, Alder Lake-S, box cooler, RM1
CPU - 8-core, 16 threads, 2.5GHz (TDP 65W), Boost 4.9 GHz, 16MB L3 cache, Intel UHD Graphics 750 1300MHz, socket Intel 1200, Rocket Lake-S, box cooler, only Intel 5xx series chipset or Q470, Z490, H470, Intel
CPU - 6-core, 12 threads, 3.5GHz (TDP 65W), Boost 4.4 GHz, 32MB L3 cache, Without integrated graphics chip, socket AMD AM4 , Vermeer, box cooler, AMD Wraith Stealth
CPU - 10-core, 16 threads, 3.7GHz (TDP 150W), Turboboost 4.9GHz, Boost 4.9 GHz, 20MB L3 cache, socket Intel LGA1700, Alder Lake-S
CPU - 8-core, 16 threads, 3.4GHz (TDP 65W), Boost 4.6 GHz, 32MB L3 cache, Without integrated graphics chip, socket AMD AM4 , Vermeer, cooler not included
CPU - 4-core, 8 threads, 3.7GHz (TDP 65W), Boost 4.4 GHz, 6MB L3 cache, Without integrated graphics chip, socket Intel 1200, Comet Lake-S Refresh, box cooler, only Intel 5xx, 4xx series chipset, Intel
CPU - 16-core, 32 threads, 3.4GHz (TDP 105W), Boost 4.9 GHz, 64MB L3 cache, Without integrated graphics chip, socket AMD AM4 , Vermeer, cooler not included
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The term CPU processor (central processing unit) refers to a complex electronic integrated circuit, which is the brain of any computers. Settles into the socket on the motherboard and its selection should pay close attention. The processor is definitely not the part of the computer that should save. Now the processor is actually one of the main factors that affect the overall performance of your computer.
Slowly but surely recede classic single-core processors that are pushed modern multi-core bits. Currently used dual-core, three, quad-core and even six-core processors. Multi-core processor has compared to single core one big advantage. That is the ability to process larger amounts of information at once. So you can have several programs running at the same time, without a significant decline in computer performance. Manufacturers are also currently focus on that processors have as little energy demands. Therefore, processors are now manufactured advanced 45nm process, thus producing less heat dissipation performance and are more energy-efficient. Modern processors work with 64-bit and 32-bit applications.
Primarily processors are divided according to the manufacturer's (AMD and Intel). Both producers and processors developed for different socket (socket). It is therefore necessary to ensure that the selected processor is fully compatible with the motherboard, possibly the one that we are also planning to buy. The important parameters in the selection of the processor are working frequency, system bus frequency, cache size, support for modern instruction and ultimately consumption.
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