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Разгон (overclocking) процессоров — один из самых доступных способов увеличить производительность рабочей станции без внушительных финансовых затрат. Однако новички, зачастую, не понимают, как к этому делу подступиться и переживают за работоспособность системы при неправильном разгоне. На самом деле, базовый «оверклокинг» довольно легко провернуть при надлежащем уровне аппаратного обеспечения.

С чего нужно начать

Сразу стоит отметить, что разгоняемыми являются почти все процессоры от AMD (Ryzen или FX), а у Intel это будут модели с индексом «K» или «X» (например, Intel Core i9-9900K или Core i7-9700K). Также для разгона потребуется материнская плата с подходящим чипсетом.

Не вдаваясь в подробности об устройстве чипсета, можно сказать, что для разгона Intel понадобятся материнские платы с чипсетом маркировки «Z» или «X» (Z99, Z390, X99, X299 и т.д.). Для «оверклокинга» процессоров от AMD семейства Ryzen подойдет любая материнская сокета AM4 на чипсетах B350, B450, X370, X470 или X570. Исключение составляет чипсет A320, на котором разгон процессоров AMD не поддерживается.

Принцип разгона любого процессора

Каждый процессор состоит из нескольких ядер, которые работают на определенной тактовой частоте, измеряемой в ГГц (МГц). Это значение показывает количество тактов процессора в секунду и получается путем умножения множителя процессора на частоту шины (некий магистральный канал, который обеспечивает взаимодействие процессора с чипсетом). Частота шины сегодня является константным значением. Таким образом, мы получаем базовую частоту процессора (или частоту всех ядер), например, процессор Intel Core i3-9100F, согласно характеристикам, имеет базовую частоту 3,6 ГГц, то есть его базовый множитель составляет 36:

36 (множитель) x 100 МГц (const частота шины) = 3600 МГц.

Помимо базового значения частоты, практически любой современный процессор имеет режим повышенной производительности (Turbo Boost), когда множитель автоматически меняется, разгоняя ядра процессора. Для того же i3-9100f это значение составляет 4,2 ГГц, то есть, согласно формуле, множитель процессора в нагрузке меняется на 42, вместо 36.

Принцип разгона процессоров состоит в том, чтобы увеличивать множитель процессора на значение, большее, чем установлено производителем, тем самым повышая тактовую частоту ядер процессора или увеличивая производительность системы за счет большего количества операций, обрабатываемых процессором в секунду.

Однако все оказывается не так просто. Для каждого процессора существует определенный порог частоты, который он не способен преодолеть без угрозы деградации ядер. Этот порог обуславливается напряжением и соответствующей температурой.

Особенности энергопотребления процессоров

Для того чтобы процессор мог работать на более высоких частотах, ему потребуется повышенное энергопотребление, то есть — увеличение напряжения. При этом температура процессора будет увеличиваться экспоненциально. Как правило, процессоры от AMD или Intel начинают перегреваться и, как следствие, выключаться или пропускать такты, чтобы немного охладиться, на отметке в 85–95 градусов по Цельсию. Это и есть главный, ограничивающий фактор разгона процессоров.

Обычно напряжение процессоров находится в районе 1.2 V–1.3 V. При таких значениях система охлаждения способна развеивать выделяемое процессором тепло, позволяя системе работать стабильно. Для разгона потребуется повышать напряжение выше этих значений, но крайне нежелательно ставить его выше 1.45 V, особенно при слабой системе охлаждения.

Таким образом, весь процесс разгона заключается в нахождении «золотой середины» между максимальной частотой процессора и минимальным напряжением (и, соответственно, температуры), необходимым для стабильной работы системы на заданной частоте процессора.

Требования к охлаждению

Процессор, как и любой другой элемент компьютера, нагревается во время работы, поэтому необходимо обеспечить ЦПУ качественным охлаждением. В зависимости от архитектуры, частоты и напряжения на ядра, у каждого процессора есть свой показатель TDP (Thermal Design Power — тепловая расчетная мощность), который измеряется в ваттах и показывает мощность, на которую должна быть рассчитана система охлаждения. Например, у Ryzen 7 3700X показатель TDP «из коробки» равен 65 Вт. Это означает, что кулера, рассчитанного на 95 Вт, с излишком хватит для неразогнанного 3700X.

При разгоне тепловыделение процессора растет, поэтому всегда стоит брать систему охлаждения с запасом. Для разгона мощных многоядерных процессоров хорошо подойдут башенные воздушные и двухсекционные (и более) жидкостные системы охлаждения.

Выбор материнской платы

Как уже было сказано, при разгоне процессора возрастает его энергопотребление и нагрузка на цепи питания материнской платы. Поэтому для безопасного разгона рекомендуется подбирать плату с качественными силовыми элементами.

При желании, конечно, можно заниматься оверклокингом даже на плате самого начального уровня, имеющей 4-pin разъем питания процессора и 3 фазы питания. Главное, чтобы в BIOS было доступно изменение параметров частоты. Однако подобные эксперименты могут закончиться плачевно, ведь в таком режиме железо работает «на износ», и неизвестно сколько оно проживет под повышенной нагрузкой.

Питание процессора

4-pin подходит для питания процессоров не более 120 Вт. Компьютер продолжит работать и при более высоком потреблении энергии, но излишняя нагрузка будет негативно сказываться на состоянии как блока питания, так и материнской платы (4-pin может банально расплавиться и перегореть). Четыре провода 12 V имеют в два раза больше сечение, чем два, из-за чего увеличивается выдерживаемая нагрузка на кабели.

Стоит отметить, что через 4-pin коннектор можно запитать даже плату с разъемами 8+4, и все будет работать. Увеличенное количество контактов лишь призвано уменьшить нагрузку на каждый элемент и, следовательно, нагрев. Поэтому для разгона нужен разъем 8-pin CPU, ведь его хватит для любого процессора из массового сегмента рынка. К счастью, в 2020 году большинство блоков питания имеет восьмиконтактный коннектор.

Фазы питания

Система питания процессора на материнской плате должна подходить под разгон. Так как через разъем 8-pin, проходит 12 вольт, а обычное напряжение на процессор 1.2 V–1.3 V, то нужен элемент, корректирующий питание процессора. Эту роль на себя берёт VRM (Voltage Regulator Module). С его помощью на процессор подается питание с необходимыми параметрами.

Многофазовое устройство VRM снижает пульсации и нагрузку на электронику, что положительно влияет на работу системы питания. Информацию о количестве фаз можно найти на сайте производителя материнской платы, либо посчитав количество дросселей. Чем больше фаз, тем меньше нагрузка на каждый из транзисторов в сети, следовательно, меньше общее тепловыделение. Высокая температура влияет на сопротивление элементов, что негативно сказывается на работе системы и может, в конечном итоге, привести к выходу платы из строя.

Охлаждение силовых элементов

Чтобы фазы питания материнской платы стабильно работали при разгоне, им необходимо охлаждение. Поэтому, выбирая материнскую плату, надо обратить внимание на радиаторы, расположенные на мосфетах. Они должны быть достаточно массивными, чтобы рассеивать выделяющееся тепло и не допускать перегрева цепей питания.

Процесс разгона процессоров Intel и AMD

Когда с требованиями разобрались, можно приступать к разгону. Стоит сказать, что принцип разгона процессоров AMD и Intel одинаков. Единственное отличие, пожалуй, будет в возможности разгона BCLK-шины у AMD Ryzen, т.е. повышения той самой константы в пределах 5–8 %, но это процесс творческий и совсем необязательный, если нет желания точно регулировать частоту ОЗУ, вольтаж и частоту самой шины.

В первую очередь, нужно зайти в BIOS материнской платы. Для этого нужно запустить ПК и нажимать клавишу «Delete» на клавиатуре. После этого откроется интерфейс с большим количеством окон, но для начала нужно перейти в расширенный режим (Advanced Mode). Далее ищем во вкладке «Advanced»/«CPU Features» и отключаем (Disabled) технологии энергосбережения, такие как:

• Intel Speed Shift Technology
• CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)
• C3 State Support
• C6 / C7 State Support
• C8 State Support
• C10 State Support

Далее ищем в этих же вкладках настройку CPU Load-Line Calibration (LLC). Эта настройка имеет несколько уровней и предназначена для управления напряжением в нагрузках. Нужно выбрать такой уровень, при котором график LLC будет плоским, то есть напряжение в простое и в нагрузке будет примерно на одном уровне. Для разных материнских плат уровни LLC и их количество разные. Если нет графика рядом с этой настройкой, стоит поискать такой график в интернете для конкретной платы или экспериментировать вручную, запуская стресс-тесты, проверять колебания напряжения.

После того, как первоочередные настройки были выполнены, можно приступать к разгону.

В BIOS нужно найти вкладку «Overclocking» (или различные вариации этой настройки, в зависимости от материнской платы). После этого переводим режим регулировки множителя в расширенный (Advanced/Expert/Manual). Становится доступно поле «CPU Ratio», изначально устанавливаем множитель равный частоте турбо-буста процессора (например, для Intel Core i7-8700K это значение составляет 4,7 ГГц или множитель 47), а также устанавливаем напряжение «CPU Core Voltage» в 1.2 V. Стоит отметить, что на некоторых материнских платах нужно синхронизировать изменение множителя для всех ядер: поле «CPU Core Ratio»/«Ratio Apply Mode».

После этого нажимаем клавишу F10, настройки сохраняются и компьютер перезагружается. Если система успешно загрузилась, запускаем стресс-тест процессора (например, AIDA64) и ожидаем 20–30 минут. При стабильной работе и оптимальных температурах (желательно до 90 градусов) можно продолжать разгон, повышая множитель процессора на единицу до тех пор, пока система не перестанет стабильно проходить стресс-тест или вовсе не запустится. Тогда повышаем напряжение на 0.01 V. К слову, если система не запускается, и, при включении, горит черный экран, нужно отключить ПК и вытащить батарейку CMOS из материнской платы (или замкнуть перемычку), тогда настройки BIOS вернутся к заводским, а процесс разгона придется повторить.

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You’ll also want to think about what computer fits into your lifestyle. HP® has a fleet of laptops and desktops that will suit all of your computer needs. 90076 90049 About the Author: 90050 Sophie Sirois is a contributing writer for 90077 90076 HP® Tech Takes 90077 90076. Sophie is a San Diego-based content creation specialist covering the latest in tech and digital news.90077.90000 What is the best processor for my laptop 90001 90002 What is the best processor speed for a laptop? 90003 90002 Usually, a clock speed of 3.5 GHz to 4.0 GHz is generally considered a good clock speed for gaming but it’s more important to have good single-thread performance. For understanding and completing single tasks, your CPU does a good job. This is not to be confused with having a single-core processor. Intel Core i5-8400 Desktop Processor that is six core-based is the best processor for gaming.90003 90002 A computer’s processor is its brain. Strong the capabilities of the brain, performance would automatically be good and fast. 90003 90002 Diagrammatically, review the demanding processors: 90003 90002 90011 90011 90003 90002 90003 90016 What’s the Best Processor for Your New Laptop to buy? 90017 90018 90002 «Do not spring for Core i7 if Core i5 may have all the power you need» 90003 90021 90002 It depends on your budget and needs basically. 90003 90002 The below table shows the best the most recommended CPUs with excellent battery packages.It shows that for what type of task, which sort of processor with how much battery usage. These are the best processor for laptops according to usage and battery consumption. 90003 90026 90027 90028 90029 Purpose 90030 90029 Recommended CPU 90030 90029 SKU 90030 90029 Battery package 90030 90037 90038 90039 90028 90041 Programming / Gaming 90042 90041 Intel Core i5 / i7 H Series 90042 90041 Core i9-8950HK, Core i5-8300H 90042 90041 3 to 8 hours 90042 90037 90028 90041 Everyday Productivity 90042 90041 Intel Core i7 U Series / Intel Core i5 or i7 G Series / AMD Ryzen Mobile 7 90042 90041 Core i7-7500U, Core i7-8550U, Core i7-8705G 90042 90041 5 to 17 hours 90042 90037 90028 90041 Routine Tasks 90042 90041 Intel Core i5 U Series / AMD Ryzen Mobile 5 90042 90041 Core i5-7200U, Core i5-8250U 90042 90041 5 to 17 hours 90042 90037 90028 90041 Super Thin performances 90042 90041 Intel Core m / Core i5 / i7 Y Series 90042 90041 Core m3, Core i5-7Y54 90042 90041 5 to 9 hours 90042 90037 90028 90041 Budget Laptops / Low performance 90042 90041 Intel Celeron, Pentium 90042 90041 Celeron N3050, Pentium N4200 90042 90041 4 to 6 hours 90042 90037 90028 90041 Super Cheap 90042 90041 Intel Celeron, Pentium 90042 90041 Atom Z3735F, Atom x3, Atom x5 90042 90041 7 to 12 hours 90042 90037 90100 90101 90002 The best one for Gaming and general use: 90003 90002 90105 90106 90003 90016 What are different Brands of Processors 90017 90110 90111 90112 Intel 90113 8088 (1979) 90114 90111 MOS Technology 6502 (1975) 90114 90111 Zilog Z80 (1976) 90114 90111 90112 AMD 90113 Opteron 240 (2003) 90114 90111 RCA COSMAC CDP 1802 (1976) 90114 90111 AIM PowerPC 601 (1992) 90114 90111 Motorola 68000 (1980) Breakthrough application: Apple Macintosh (1984) 90114 90111 90112 Intel 90113 Pentium (1993) Breakthrough application: Brand-name processors 90114 90133 90002 These all the brands of processors using at different times .But now the latest pCs are demanding only two types of processors for computing generally: 90003 90002 90112 Budget Laptop Processors for Basic Computing 90113 90003 90002 AMD processors and Intel are the top most brands using nowadays: 90003 90110 90111 AMD E2-9010 and Higher. 90114 90111 Intel Celeron N3350 and Higher. 90114 90111 Intel Core i3-6100U and Higher. 90114 90111 Intel Core i3-7100U and Higher. 90114 90111 Intel Core i5-6200U and higher. 90114 90111 Intel Pentium 4405U and Higher.90114 90111 Intel Pentium 4405Y and Higher. 90114 90111 Intel Pentium N4200 and Higher. 90114 90133 90016 Processor’s Efficiency 90017 90002 The Cores, clock speed, and cache are the three main pillars on which processors shows its efficiency. 90003 90002 Faster the CPU faster the crunch spreadsheets, surf web pages, play games, or edit photos more swiftly, but a higher-wattage processor may also give you worse battery life no doubt. Some touchscreens have good processor specs because touchscreens are responsive and need a quick response.So touchscreen display requires fast processors as compared to non-touch. 90003 90002 90003 90168 90168 Processor Efficiency 90016 Processors Used for Ultra Gaming 90017 90002 Model 90003 90002 Intel Core i5-8400 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.0 GHz … 90003 90002 AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop … 90003 90002 AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop … 90003 90002 Intel Core i3-8100 Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 3.6 GHz … 90003 90002 Intel Core i5-9400 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.1 GHz … 90003 90002 Preview 90003 90186 90186 90002 Model 90003 90002 Intel Core i5-8400 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.0 GHz … 90003 90002 Preview 90003 90194 90194 90002 Model 90003 90002 AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 12-Thread Unlocked Desktop … 90003 Best one 90002 Preview 90003 90202 90202 90002 Model 90003 90002 AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop … 90003 90002 Preview 90003 90210 90210 90002 Model 90003 90002 Intel Core i3-8100 Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 3.6 GHz … 90003 90002 Preview 90003 90218 90218 90002 Model 90003 90002 Intel Core i5-9400 Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.1 GHz … 90003 90002 90112 The best CPU for gaming in 2020 90113 90003 90228 90111 Intel Core i9 9900K. The fastest Intel processor for games, streaming, and more. 90114 90111 Intel Core i7 9700K. Excellent gaming performance at a lower price. 90114 90111 AMD Ryzen 9 3900X. 90114 90111 AMD Ryzen 7 3700X. 90114 90111 Intel Core i5 9400F. 90114 90111 AMD Ryzen 5 3600.90114 90111 AMD Ryzen 5 2600. 90114 90111 AMD Ryzen 5 3400G. 90114 90245 90002 90247 Recommended Laptops with respect to Processors that make a buying choice easy for you. 90248 90003 90026 90027 90028 90029 Processors 90030 90029 Laptops 90030 90037 90038 90039 90028 90041 Intel Core i9 9900K 90042 90041 Acer Predator Helios 500 PH517-51-98Y7 Gaming Laptop 90042 90037 90028 90041 Intel Core i7 9700K 90042 90041 MSI GT76 Titan DT-230 Enthusiast 90042 90037 90028 90041 AMD Ryzen 9 3900X.90042 90041 HP Envy x360 90042 90037 90028 90041 AMD Ryzen 7 3700X. 90042 90041 Acer Nitro 5 90042 90037 90028 90041 Intel Core i5 9400F. 90042 90041 ROG. 90042 90037 90100 90101 90002 When you’re shopping for a laptop, most often we see the name of the processor listed prominently in every product description. Our very first question comes in mind. Is a computer with a Core i7- CPU is faster than one with a Core i5? How much speed do you need? 90003 90002 Nowadays there are several models of processors lineup using laptops with its latest versions; it puts us in more hard times in the selection of notebooks as it is our primary choice in laptops.90003 90016 Which Processor Do I need — [Recommended Choices] 90017 90002 Let me explain to you some most recommended Laptop Processors. Presenting a small cheat sheet. 90003 90002 Nowadays most Processors are used by Intel. Here is the best comparison for your choice. 90003 90002 90303 90303 90003 90016 Technically, How to read a processor? 90017 90308 How to Read Processor Name [buyer’s Ease] 90309 90310 90310 90312 90312 90002 The above image describes the processor brand name, which is usually 90247 90316 «Intel Core» 90317 90248 but may also be labeled as Xeon, Celeron, Pentium or Atom .Following the brand, you see the brand modifier, which is most often i3, i5 or i7 but can also be other letters and numbers such as m5, x5, E or N. Followed by a modifier, which shows generation either it is 7th or 8th G. After that, it shows SKU numeric Digit and in last, a product line suffix. 90003 90018 90002 90247 On AMD processors, the numbers and names are not quite as straightforward 90248 90003 90021 90002 Here I will facilitate you with all the latest brands and some reviews of old brands that make easy in your selection.Brands effects a lot on the fastest processors laptops. 90003 90002 90247 The most demanding / Latest choice of Intel processors listed by speed 90248 90003 90002 90247 [Intel Cores Family] 90248 90003 90002 These are all the new processors for laptops and some old versions. Presenting a comparison of some latest Intel laptops processors. 90003 90338 90338 Processor’s Review 90002 In our daily life, there are some other fastest processors laptops for everyday use for instance. 90003 90016 Types of Processor 90017 90228 90111 90247 AMD Ryzen 3 2200G 90248: The best budget CPU with a superb performance on a shoestring budget.90114 90111 90247 Intel Core i7-9700K 90248: An octa-core desktop powerhouse. 90114 90111 90247 Intel Core i9-9900K 90248: A fearsome new flagship for Intel’s Core processors. 90114 90245 90002 90003 90002 90361 90361 90003 90002 A variety of good processors are significant for the selection of video editing, photo editing, gaming laptops, and other multitasking. For example, Cheap gaming machines required different types of processors; running heavy software needs faster processors.For videos and photo editing, some different criteria are required. So we can say different tasks need different processors. 90003 90002 90247 In other words, i5 or i7 for video editing? 90248 90003 90002 The very close two-line answer, i7 is always better, i5 is generally sufficient for video editing and games but not necessarily better. Definitely, the extra cores in i7 would benefit. In video editing, the thing that matters is «how many cores you have» as video editing requires more usage of CPU as compared to GPU.90003 90016 AMD Ryzen vs. Intel Core Processor 90017 90110 90111 The Ryzen 3 CPUs come with 4 cores & 8 threads while i3 CPUs come with 4 cores and 4 threads. 90114 90111 The Ryzen 5 CPUs come with 6 cores & 12 threads while i5 CPUs come with 6 cores and 6 threads. 90114 90111 The Ryzen 7 CPUs come with 8 cores & 16 threads while i7 CPUs come with 8 cores and 8 threads. 90114 90111 Finally, the Ryzen 9 CPUs come with 12 cores & 24 threads while the i9 CPUs come with 8 cores and 16 threads.90114 90133 90002 AMD processors only appeared in budget systems with mediocre performance and battery life. Later new Ryzen Mobile platform released. Then it was tested and observed that AMD chip’s graphics performance was significantly better and its battery life was about the same. 90003 90002 According to analyses, there are only three Ryzen Mobile-powered laptops on the market (Acer Swift 3, HP Envy x360 and Lenovo IdeaPad 720S). However, if you want the computer available with Ryzen Mobile at the same price or less than the Intel version, you should definitely consider the AMD-powered model.Do not pay extra to get Ryzen because the performance is so similar to Core i5 or Core i7. 90003 90016 What is a good processor for a laptop [90316 Core i3 vs Core i5 vs Core i7] 90317 90017 90002 In comparison, Core i3 is the slowest, i5 is in the middle, and i7 is the fastest and most preferable for students to run heavy software. Usually, the i5 model is more than adequate for regular, everyday use if you are not doing intensive graphics work, engineering / science, or gaming. 90003 90002 Moreover, Core i5 and Core i7 support turbo boost, which allows the clock speed to go higher based on the task, and Hyper-Threading, which gives you two unique threads for each core.However, Core i3 does not provide either of those features. Also, Intel’s new 8th Gen Core platform is only available in Core i5 and Core i7. So, obviously, go for Core i5 and Core i7. 90003 90016 Processor and Generations of laptops (7th Gen or 8th Gen) 90017 90002 According to our tests, 8th Gen Core chips are faster than their predecessors on multi-threaded tasks. The performance delta between the latest, 8th Gen «Kaby Lake Refresh» chips and 7th Gen «Kaby Lake» predecessors feels like a two or three-year leap.90003 90002 Some individual processors are designed for 2 in 1 convertible so that you can easily handle multitasks. These convertibles are used smart Intel processors under a limited budget. However we have a more latest generation in laptops processors, but some Intel’s processor series is still stuck on 7th Generation Core. There’s no 8th Gen Celeron or Pentium processor for low-end systems. The low-power Y series CPUs that appear in a few super-thin, fanless tablets are also stuck in the 7th Gen.90003 90002 Moreover, one more version of 9th Gen is introduced but still 7th, and 8th are in use. Best processors selection, more business activities will enhance. 90003 90002 90405 90405 90003 90408 Features of Processors in Laptops — Cores, Hyper-Threading, Clock Speed ​​90409 90002 The best processors for laptops efficiency depends on following sets of specs: 90003 90110 90111 90247 Cores: 90248 Core is capable of working on one discrete task. Most laptop CPUs have two cores, but some of the higher-performance models have four cores.With 8th Gen Core, mainstream Core i5 and Core i7 laptops will now have four cores also. We can say that cores are what processors in processors for faster performance. 90114 90111 90247 Hyper-Threading: 90248 A point where CPU splits each physical Core into virtual Cores called threads. Most of Intel’s dual-core CPUs use hyper-threading to provide four threads while its quad-core CPUs provide eight threads. 90114 90111 90247 Clock Speed: 90248 Measured in gigahertz. This is the number of cycles per second that the CPU can execute.A higher number is better, but this is far from the only factor, in processor speed. 90114 90111 90247 Turbo Boost: 90248 Temporarily raises the clock speed from its base frequency to a higher one in order to complete a task more quickly. Mostly, Core i5 and i7 CPUs have this feature, but Core i3 models do not. 90114 90111 90247 Cache: 90248 A small amount of RAM that lives directly on the CPU. The cache stores frequently used the information to speed up repetitive tasks. Most CPUs have between 1 and 4MB of the cache.90114 90111 90247 TDP (Thermal Design Power): 90248 The number of watts the CPU uses. More watts mean better performance but in turn higher temperatures and greater power consumption. 90114 90111 90247 vPro: 90248 For corporate IT departments there is a built-in remote management feature. It is mostly found in many business laptops, but consumer systems do not have it. 90114 90133 90016 Generations- what is the best processor for my laptop 90017 90002 Starting with the first generation and going with the 8th and 9th generation, RAm and processors go updated.Latest is the 9th generation, but up till now 8th and 7th are mostly using. 90003 90002 Read More: Best laptops under budget for gaming 2020 90003 90016 Processor Lines — Laptops processors list best to worst 90017 90002 These are the best processor for everyday use. You can find here a platter of different processors according to your tasks and requirements. 90003 90026 90027 90028 90029 Processors 90030 90029 specialized For 90030 90029 Good for 90030 90029 Bad for 90030 90037 90038 90039 90028 90041 Xeon E 90042 90041 High end work stations only 90042 90041 Engineering, Research and Professional Animation 90042 90041 Battery Life, Affordability, Weight 90042 90037 90028 90041 H Series 90042 90041 Six-Core, High Performance 90042 90041 Gamers, Creative Professionals, Power Users 90042 90041 Portability, Affordability, Battery Life 90042 90037 90028 90041 G Series 90042 90041 With Better Graphics 90042 90041 Productivity, Photo Editing, Light Gaming 90042 90041 Battery Life; Heavy Gaming 90042 90037 90028 90041 U Series 90042 90041 Everyday Performance 90042 90041 Productivity, Content Consumption, Battery Life 90042 90041 Gaming, Professional Animation 90042 90037 90028 90041 Y Series / Core m 90042 90041 Fanless Designs, Mediocre Performance 90042 90041 Portability, Fanless Design, Light Productivity 90042 90041 Battery Life, Serious Number Crunching 90042 90037 90028 90041 Celeron / Pentium 90042 90041 For Those Who Do not Care 90042 90041 Web Surfing, Saving money 90042 90041 Gaming, Serious Productivity, Video Editing 90042 90037 90028 90041 Atom 90042 90041 Good Battery Life, Weak Performance 90042 90041 Saving Money, Long Battery Life, Light Weight 90042 90041 Multitasking, Serious Productivity 90042 90037 90100 90101 90002 These are the best processor with everyday use.In other words, you can find here a platter for what is the best processor for my laptop. Touch-Screens and Non-Touch Screens, both have their advantages and disadvantages regarding battery consumption issues. The fastest Processor in the above table is Xenon E, H-Series, G-Series and u-Series. 90003 90002 90247 Processors Effects Battery Life (Processor vs. laptops battery) 90248 90003 90002 90545 90545 90003 90002 It is said that the higher the processor speed it will affect more the consumption of the battery life of the laptops.Most often, higher processor speed drains the battery fast but compared to before years the rate of battery life discharge has reduced. Even the amount of processor being used over the period also considered, so take care while buying a sound processor that does not affect your battery life more. 90003 90408 FAQs 90409 90002 90247 Q. What is the 8th generation? 90248 90003 90002 90247 Ans. 90248 Intel officially announced the first of its 8th Generation Intel Core processors on 21 August, revamped with a new quad-core configuration and a range of silicon optimizations.In short, 8th gen is up to 40 percent faster * than existing 7th Generation chips and offers a 2x boost versus a five-year-old PC. 90003 90002 90247 Q. How do I know what generation my processor is? 90248 90003 90002 90247 Ans. 90248 The following Control Panel window will open. Under the System section, look for which processor you have. You can tell at a glance that it is a Core i5 and that name is the only common information to you at this point. To find out which generation it is, look at its serial code.90003 90002 90247 Q. How do I know my processor speed and generation? 90248 90003 90002 90247 Ans. 90248 Check how many cores your processor has. 90003 90228 90111 Press ⊞ Win + R to open the Run dialog box. 90114 90111 Type dxdiag and press ↵ Enter. Click Yes if prompted to check your drivers. 90114 90111 Find the «Processor» entry in the System tab. If your computer has multiple cores, you’ll see the number in parentheses after the speed (e.g. 4 CPUs) 90114 90245 90002 90247 Q. What are the best cheap processors for a laptop? 90248 90003 90002 90247 Ans.90248 The list below for Cheap and best processor laptops 90003 90110 90111 Best Core i3 Budget Laptop: Acer Aspire E15 (Core i3-8130U) 90114 90111 Best Core i5 Ultrabook Laptop: Dell New XPS 13 9370 (Core i5-8250U) 90114 90111 Best Core i9 CPU Laptop: Alienware 17 R5 (Core i9-8950HK) 90114 90133 90002 90247 Q. What processor do I need for gaming? 90248 90003 90002 Ans. Intel’s Core i5-8400 is one of the most affordable gaming processors it’s released in years. It ups the ante of traditional Core i5 chips with six cores, and though it does not have hyperthreading, six threads are plenty to work with, especially when it can hit 3.8GHz on all cores (4.0GHz with just one core used). 90003 90002 90247 Q. How do I look up my graphics card? 90248 90003 90002 90247 Ans. The easiest way to find your graphics card is to run the DirectX Diagnostic Tool: 90248 90003 90228 90111 Click Start. 90114 90111 On the Start menu, click Run. 90114 90111 In the Open box, type «dxdiag» (without the quotation marks), and then click OK. 90114 90111 The DirectX Diagnostic Tool opens. 90114 90245 90002 90247 Q. How many types of the processor are there? 90248 90003 90002 90247 Ans 90248.There are two primary manufacturers of computer microprocessors. Intel and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) lead the market in terms of speed, and quality. Intel’s desktop CPUs include Celeron, Pentium, and Core. AMD’s desktop processors include Sempron, Athlon, and Phenom. 90003 90002 90247 Q. What is a good processor speed for gaming? 90248 90003 90002 90247 Ans. Recommended 90248 90247 CPUs: 90248 Most games these days use between 1 — 4 cores, so a quad-core processor at a high clock speed is ideal for gaming.Recommended RAM: You need to have enough memory for the OS, game, and any background applications you run. 90003 90002 90247 Q. Is a 2.3 GHz processor good for gaming? 90248 90003 90002 90247 Ans. 90248 Gaming will depend on the graphics card but otherwise, the i5 is a perfect CPU and will cope with your requirements. It depends on how many cores it has. 90003 90408 Verdict 90409 90002 Finally, the selection will be yours. AMD Ryzen and Intel processors are the latest processors used in all laptops.The only diffence in both the processors is that the AMD processors are budge and Intel are high ends comparatively. 90003 90002 In my article, I covered all the details about the best core processors brands as well as speed which shows your need accordingly. So we can now make our choice top one in «what is the best processor for my laptop». 90003 90002 Tables, analysis, and all the detailed researches summaries in such a way that processors of Intel with 8th generation are the latest and most demanding processor.Either we are going to perform heavy tasks or gaming or multitasks. 90003 90002 90247 Interested Areas: 90248 90003 90002 You may also want to give a read to Touch Screen Laptops problems and RAM Minimum Requirements. 90003 90002 Last update on 2020-07-14 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API 90003.90000 Best CPUs of 2020 року — Top Picks for Gaming and Performance 90001 90002 When shopping for the best gaming CPU, you’ll want to balance performance and features with your PC budget. Our tips and picks below will help you choose the best CPU for gaming. But for detailed help on picking the best processor for your gaming rig, you can check out our 2020 CPU Buying Guide. And if you’re on the fence about which CPU company to go with, our AMD vs. Intel feature dives deep and comes up with a clear winner.90003 90002 For a list of all processors by performance, check out our Desktop CPU Hierarchy for CPU comparisons backed by processor benchmarks. We also maintain a list of best CPUs for productivity, for those who frequently tackle high-end content creation, or other tasks that benefit from high core counts. But if you’re after the best gaming CPU, you’re in the right place. 90003 90002 If your main aim is gaming, you of course can not forget about the graphics card. Getting the best possible gaming CPU will not help you much if your GPU is under-powered and / or out of date.So be sure to check out Best Graphics Cards page, as well as our 2020 GPU Hierarchy to make sure you have the right card for the level of gaming you’re looking to achieve. 90003 90002 When choosing a CPU, consider the following: 90003 90010 90011 90012 You can not lose with AMD or Intel: 90013 We recently pointed out that AMD makes better CPUs overall these days in our AMD vs. Intel feature. But so long as you’re considering current-generation parts, the performance debate is basically a wash, particularly when it comes to gaming.Some of the most-expensive mainstream Intel processors do slightly better on gaming, and AMD handles tasks like video editing quicker (thanks largely to extra cores and threads). 90014 90015 90010 90011 90012 For gaming, clock speed is more important than core number: 90013 Higher CPU clock speeds translate to snappier performance in simple, common tasks such as gaming, while more cores will help you get through time-consuming workloads faster. 90014 90015 90010 90011 90012 Budget for a full system: 90013 Do not pair a strong CPU with weak storage, RAM and graphics.90014 90015 90010 90011 90012 Overclocking is not for everyone: 90013 For many who want to just get to gaming, it makes more sense to spend $ 20- $ 60 more and buy a higher-end chip, rather than spending money on a higher-end cooler and spending lots of time tweaking to achieve slightly higher performance. 90014 90015 90002 90012 Best gaming processors at a glance: 90013 90003 90002 1. Intel Core i5-10600K 90039 2. AMD Ryzen 9 3950X 90039 3. AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 90039 4. AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 90039 5.AMD Ryzen 5 2400G 90039 6. AMD Ryzen 3 2200G 90003 90045 Best Gaming CPUs for 2020 90046 90002 90003 Intel Core i5-10600K (Image credit: Intel) 90049 1. Intel Core i5-10600K 90050 90002 90012 Architecture: 90013 Comet Lake | 90012 Socket: 90013 1151 | 90012 Cores / Threads: 90013 6/12 | 90012 Base Frequency: 90013 4.1GHz | 90012 Top Boost Frequency: 90013 4.8GHz | 90012 TDP: 90013 128W 90003 90002 Lower per-thread pricing 90003 90002 Leading gaming performance 90003 90002 Strong in single- and multi-threaded workloads 90003 90002 Overclocking headroom 90003 90002 Relatively easy to cool 90003 90002 PCIe 3.0 90003 90002 No bundled cooler 90003 90002 Requires new motherboard 90003 90002 For gamers looking for the edge of performance, and enthusiasts who like to tune their processors without expensive supporting components, the Core i5-10600K slips in as the new mainstream champ. Intel’s Core i5-10600K comes with six cores and twelve threads, a doubling of the thread count compared to the previous-gen Core i5-9600K, but slots in at the same $ 262 price point for the fully-equipped model and $ 237 for the graphics -less KF variant.The increased thread counts, paired with substantially higher boost frequencies across the board, equates to much faster gameplay than the previous-gen Core i5 and generally matches the previous-gen Core i7-9700K. That makes this chip a great deal for gamers who prize high refresh rates, particularly if they plan to move forward to the new AMD or Nvidia graphics cards that become available later this year. 90003 90002 The Core i5-10600K’s twelve threads also reduce the gap between it and competing AMD processors in heavily-threaded workloads.Still, AMD’s Ryzen 5 3600X and Ryzen 5 3600 are viable alternatives if you’re looking for a chip that comes with a bundled cooler and a lower price point. You’ll need to pick up a new LGA1200 motherboard and have a compatible cooling solution to run the Core i5-10600K (it does not come with a bundled cooler, but LGA1151 coolers work fine). However, the Core i5-10600K offers the best gaming performance in its price bracket, delivering previous-gen Core i7 gaming performance at Core i5 pricing. 90003 90002 90012 Read: 90013 Intel Core i5-10600K Review 90003 90002 90012 MORE: 90013 90012 Best Cheap CPUs 90013 90012 90039 MORE: 90013 90012 All CPU Content 90013 90003 90002 90003 AMD Ryzen 9 3950X (Image credit: Future / Shutterstock) 90049 2 .AMD Ryzen 9 3950X 90050 90002 Best High Performance Value 90003 90002 90012 Architecture: 90013 Zen 2 | 90012 Socket: 90013 AM4 | 90012 Cores / Threads: 90013 16/32 | 90012 Base Frequency: 90013 3.5GHz | 90012 Top Boost Frequency: 90013 4.7GHz | 90012 TDP: 90013 105W 90003 90002 Class-leading 16 cores & 32 threads 90003 90002 Overclockable 90003 90002 Higher boost frequencies 90003 90002 Reasonable price-per-core 90003 90002 Power efficiency 90003 90002 Compatible with most AM4 boards 90003 90002 PCIe Gen 4.0 90003 90002 Requires beefy cooling 90003 90002 Limited overclocking headroom 90003 90002 High end desktop processors have long offered the ultimate in performance, as long as you were willing to pay the price. Aside from high MSRPs, the chips also require expensive accommodations, like beefy motherboards and the added cost of fully populating quad-channel memory controllers. Add in the inevitable trade-offs, like reduced performance in lightly-threaded applications and games, and any cost-conscious users who could benefit from the threaded horsepower of a HEDT chip just settle for mainstream offerings.90003 90002 Now AMD’s Ryzen 9 3950X, with 16 cores and 32 threads, brings HEDT-class performance to mainstream motherboards, lowering the bar for entry. The 3950X carries a $ 749 price tag, but that’s downright affordable compared to competing HEDT processors. 90003 90002 We generally do not recommend HEDT processors for enthusiasts that are 90143 only 90144 interested in gaming. Gamers are best served by mainstream processors (with fewer cores and higher clocks) that are often faster in games; the Ryzen 9 3950X also falls into the same category.However, if you’re after a chip and platform that can do serious work seriously 90143 fast 90144, but still be nimble enough deliver high-refresh gameplay at the end of the day, the Ryzen 9 3950X fits the bill like no other CPU before it. 90003 90002 90012 Read: 90013 90151 AMD Ryzen 9 3950X Review 90152 90003 90002 90012 MORE: 90013 90012 Intel and AMD Processor Hierarchy 90013 90012 90039 MORE: 90013 90012 Best CPUs for Desktop Applications 90013 90003 90002 90003 AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (Image credit: AMD ) 90049 3.AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 90050 90002 90012 Architecture: 90013 Zen 2 | 90012 Socket: 90013 AM4 | 90012 Cores / Threads: 90013 8/16 | 90012 Base Frequency: 90013 3.6GHz | 90012 Top Boost Frequency: 90013 4.4GHz | 90012 TDP: 90013 65W 90003 90002 Support for PCIe 4.0 90003 90002 Bundled cooler 90003 90002 Unlocked multiplier 90003 90002 Compatible with X470 motherboards 90003 90002 Indium solder 90003 90002 Requires expensive X570 motherboards for PCIe 4.0 support 90003 90002 Limited overclocking headroom 90003 90002 If you’re truly only concerned about the best gaming CP and basic productivity tasks, you can skip down to the Intel Core i5-8400 and save yourself some money.But if you’re thinking of getting into game streaming, you occasionally edit video, or you just like the idea of ​​having more threads available when you need them, AMD’s Ryzen 7 3700X is an incredible value. 90003 90002 It delivers twice the threads of the Core i7-9700K at a lower price, while sipping less power. And while that Intel chip will deliver higher frame rates at 1080p with a high-end graphics card, if you step up to 1440p or higher, the frame rate differences tend to even out, as the GPU becomes the bottleneck.Either processor will easily deliver triple-digit frame rates at 1080p when paired with a capable card. So unless you have a high-refresh gaming monitor, you may not benefit from the extra frames the 9700K can push, anyway. 90003 90002 There’s also support for PCIe 4.0 (when paired with an X570 motherboard) to consider. And the AMD chip ships with a capable and attractive Wraith Spire RGB cooler, while Intel makes you bring your own to the i7 or i9 party. The value seekers among us will also appreciate this CPUs backwards compatibility with lower-priced X470 motherboards.90003 90002 90012 Read: 90013 AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Review 90003 90002 90012 MORE: 90013 90012 Best Graphics Cards 90013 90012 90039 MORE: 90013 90012 How to Buy the Right Graphics Card 90013 90003 90002 90003 AMD Ryzen 5 3600X (Image credit: AMD) 90049 4. AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 90050 90002 90012 Architecture: 90013 Zen 2 | 90012 Socket: 90013 AM4 | 90012 Cores / Threads: 90013 6/12 | 90012 Base Frequency: 90013 3.8GHz | 90012 Top Boost Frequency: 90013 4.4GHz | 90012 TDP: 90013 95W 90003 90002 Leading gaming and application performance 90003 90002 PCIe 4.0 90003 90002 Bundled cooler 90003 90002 Power consumption 90003 90002 Unlocked multiplier 90003 90002 Requires expensive X570 motherboard for PCIe 4.0 90003 90002 Extremely limited manual and auto-overclocking headroom 90003 90002 Out of the box, the Ryzen 5 3600X is the best processor in its price range for gaming and productivity, marking a massive shift in the mid-range. At stock settings, the Ryzen 5 3600X regularly beat the more expensive Core i5-9600K in both categories, albeit by slim margins in gaming, reversing the long-held trend of Ryzen being best for productivity while Intel ruled the gaming roost.90003 90002 If you’re into overclocking, the Intel processors are going to deliver more performance, but you’ll have to provide your own beefy cooler to get there, significantly adding to the cost, while AMD includes a capable, attractive cooler in the box. The majority of enthusiasts looking for a fast set-it-and-forget-it processor that can handle common computing tasks with relative ease will find incredible value in the Ryzen 5 3600X. 90003 90002 90012 Read: 90013 AMD Ryzen 5 3600X Review 90003 90002 90003 AMD Ryzen 3 3300X (Image credit: AMD) 90049 5.AMD Ryzen 3 3300X 90050 90002 90012 Architecture: 90013 Zen 2 | 90012 Socket: 90013 AM4 | 90012 Cores / Threads: 90013 4/8 | 90012 Base Frequency: 90013 3.8GHz | 90012 Top Boost Frequency: 90013 4.3GHz | 90012 TDP: 90013 65W 90003 90002 Low pricing 90003 90002 Great gaming performance 90003 90002 Solder TIM 90003 90002 Overclocking ceiling 90003 90002 PCIe 4.0 interface 90003 90002 Power efficient 90003 90002 Lackluster bundle cooler 90003 90002 The Ryzen 3 3300X unlocks a new level of performance for budget gamers with four cores and eight threads that can push low- to mid-range graphics cards to their fullest.This new processor wields the Zen 2 architecture paired with the 7nm process to push performance to new heights while enabling new features for low-end processors, like access to the speedy PCIe 4.0 interface. The 3300X’s four cores tick at a 3.8 GHz clock rate and boost to 4.3 GHz, providing snappy performance in lightly threaded applications, like games. 90003 90002 AMD includes a bundled Wraith Spire cooler with the processor. Still, you might consider budgeting in a better low-end cooler to unlock the full performance, particularly if you are overclocking.Speaking of which, the Ryzen 3 3300X can overclock to the highest all-core frequencies we’ve seen with a Ryzen 3000-series processor, making it a great chip for enthusiasts. Unlike AMD’s other current-gen Ryzen 3 processors, you’ll need to pair this processor with a discrete GPU, but the low price point leaves extra room in the budget for a more capable graphics card. 90003 90002 You can stick with the value theme and drop this capable chip into existing X470 of B450 motherboards, but you’ll lose access to the PCIe 4.0 interface in exchange for a lower price point. Better yet, AMD will have its new B550 motherboards on offer in June 2020. These new motherboards support the PCIe 4.0 interface but provide lower entry-level pricing that’s a better fit for this class of processor. 90003 90002 90012 Read: 90013 AMD Ryzen 3 3300X Review 90003 90002 90012 MORE: 90013 90012 Best Motherboards 90013 90012 90039 MORE: 90013 90012 How To Choose A Motherboard 90013 90003 90002 90003 AMD Ryzen 3 2200G (Image credit: AMD) 90049 6.AMD Ryzen 5 3400G 90050 90002 90012 Architecture: 90013 Zen + | 90012 Socket: 90013 AM4 | 90012 Cores / Threads: 90013 4/8 | 90012 Base Frequency: 90013 3.7GHz | 90012 Top Boost Frequency: 90013 4.2GHz | 90012 TDP: 90013 65W 90003 90002 Radeon Vega graphics 90003 90002 Price 90003 90002 Higher frequencies 90003 90002 Passable 1080p, solid 720p gaming 90003 90002 Auto-overclocking PBO support 90003 90002 Solder TIM 90003 90002 Bundled cooler 90003 90002 Lower performance in applications than alternatives 90003 90002 Small performance advantage over previous-gen 90003 90002 The Ryzen 5 3400G is a great processor for budget buyers because it comes with an integrated Radeon RX Vega 11 graphics engine that enables playable frame rates in many new game titles, provided that you tweak your game to lower fidelity settings.That eliminates the need for a discrete graphics card in your new system, which equates to more money for other high-performance additives, like an SSD. 90003 90002 The Ryzen 5 3400G is a newer version of AMD’s previous-gen 2400G. AMD’s move to the 12nm manufacturing process, along with an optimized Zen + design, yields solid performance improvements that include a nice bump to the CPU and GPU clocks. The more mature process paired with unlocked multipliers also facilitates higher overclocking ceilings for the CPU, GPU and memory.That combination, along with a beefier bundled cooler and Solder TIM, makes the Ryzen 5 3400G the processor to beat for systems built around integrated graphics for low-resolution budget gaming rigs. 90003 90002 90012 Read: 90013 AMD Ryzen 5 3400G Review 90003 90002 If your budget is tight and you’re looking to build a system for modest gaming, you should check out our Best Cheap CPUs feature. Some of those chips can deliver passable gaming performance without a graphics card, and their prices start at just $ 55 (£ 40).90003 90002 90012 MORE: 90013 90012 Best CPU Cooling 90013 90012 90039 MORE: 90013 90012 How To Choose A CPU Cooler 90013 90003 90002 Round up of today’s best deals 90003 90002 Intel Core i5-10600 (base … 90003 90002 AMD Ryzen 9 3950X 16-Core, … 90003 90002 AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-Core, … 90003 90002 AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 6-Core, … 90003.90000 What is CPU (Central Processing Unit)? 90001 90002 Updated: 04/02/2019 by Computer Hope 90003 90002 Alternately referred to as a 90005 processor 90006, 90005 central processor 90006, or 90005 microprocessor 90006, the 90005 CPU 90006 (pronounced sea-pea-you) is the 90005 central processing unit 90006 of the computer. A computer’s CPU handles all instructions it receives from hardware and software running on the computer. 90003 Tip 90002 The CPU is often referred to as the 90005 brain 90006 of the computer.However, it is more appropriate to refer to software as the brain and the CPU as a very efficient calculator. A CPU is really good with numbers, but if it was not for the software it would not know how to do anything else. 90003 Note 90002 Many new computer users may improperly call their computer and sometimes their monitor the CPU. When referring to your computer or monitor, it’s proper to refer to them as either the «computer» or «monitor» and not a CPU. The CPU is a chip inside the computer.90003 90022 CPU overview 90023 90002 The picture below is an example of what the top and bottom of an Intel Pentium processor may look. The processor is placed and secured into a compatible CPU socket found on the motherboard. Processors produce heat, so they are covered with a heat sink to keep them cool and running smoothly. 90003 90002 90003 90002 As seen in the picture above, the CPU chip is usually square with one notched corner to help make sure it’s properly inserted into the CPU socket.On the bottom of the chip are hundreds of connector pins that plug into each of the corresponding holes in the socket. Today, most CPU’s resemble the picture shown above. However, Intel and AMD have also experimented with slot processors that were much larger and slid into a slot on the motherboard. Also, over the years, there were several types of sockets on motherboards. Each socket only supports specific types of processors and each has its own pin layout. 90003 90022 What does the CPU do? 90023 90002 The CPU’s main function is to take input from a peripheral (keyboard, mouse, printer, etc) or computer program, and interpret what it needs.The CPU then either outputs information to your monitor or performs the peripheral’s requested task. 90003 90022 CPU history 90023 90002 The CPU was first developed at Intel with the help of Ted Hoff and others in the early 1970s. The first processor released by Intel was the 4004 processor, shown in the picture. 90003 90022 Components of the CPU 90023 90002 In the CPU, there are two primary components. 90003 90042 90043 ALU (arithmetic logic unit) — performs mathematical, logical, and decision operations.90044 90043 CU (control unit) — directs all the processors operations. 90044 90047 90002 90003 90002 Over the history of computer processors, the speed (clock speed) and capabilities of the processor have dramatically improved. For example, the first microprocessor was the Intel 4004 that was released on November 15, 1971, and had 2,300 transistors and performed 60,000 operations per second. The Intel Pentium processor has 3,300,000 transistors and performs around 188,000,000 instructions per second.90003 90022 Types of CPUs 90023 90002 In the past, computer processors used numbers to identify the processor and help identify faster processors. For example, the Intel 80486 (486) processor is faster than the 80386 (386) processor. After the introduction of the Intel Pentium processor (which would technically be the 80586), all computer processors started using names like Athlon, Duron, Pentium, and Celeron. 90003 90002 Today, in addition to the different names of computer processors, there are different architectures (32-bit and 64-bit), speeds, and capabilities.Below is a list of the more common types of CPUs for home or business computers. 90003 Note 90002 There are multiple versions for some of these CPU types. 90003 90060 AMD processors 90061 90062 90063 90064 90002 K6-2 90066 K6-III 90066 Athlon 90066 Duron 90066 Athlon XP 90003 90071 90064 90002 Sempron 90066 Athlon 64 90066 Mobile Athlon 64 90066 Athlon XP-M 90066 Athlon 64 FX 90066 90003 90071 90064 90002 Turion 64 90066 Athlon 64 X2 90066 Turion 64 X2 90066 Phenom FX 90066 Phenom X4 90066 90003 90071 90064 90002 Phenom X3 90066 Athlon 6-series 90066 Athlon 4-series 90066 Athlon X2 90066 Phenom II 90066 90003 90071 90064 90002 Athlon II 90066 E2 series 90066 A4 series 90066 A6 series 90066 A8 series 90066 A10 series 90066 90003 90071 90109 90110 90060 Intel processors 90061 90002 The AMD Opteron series and Intel Itanium and Xeon series are CPUs used in servers and high-end workstation computers.90003 90002 Some mobile devices, like smartphones and tablets, use ARM CPUs. These CPUs are smaller in size, require less power, and generate less heat. 90003 90022 How fast does a CPU transfer data? 90023 90002 As with any device that utilizes electrical signals, the data travels very near the speed of light, which is 299,792,458 m / s. How close to the speed of light a signal can get depends on the medium (type of metal in wire) through which the signal is traveling. Most electrical signals are traveling at about 75 to 90% the speed of light.90003 90022 Could a GPU be used in place of a CPU? 90023 90002 No. Although GPU’s can process data and do many of the same things as a CPU, it lacks the ability to perform functions required by typical operating systems and software. 90003 90022 Could a computer work without a CPU? 90023 90002 No. All computers require some type of CPU. 90003 90002 Computer acronyms, Coprocessor, CPU socket, CPU terms, Dual-core, Hardware terms, Logic chip, Motherboard, Parallel processing, Register 90003 .