Refining Core Development Skills

Oct 31, 2023 · Fundamentals

Understanding Intel CPU Naming Rules, Generations, and Microarchitecture (i5-7200U Example)

This article explains Intel's CPU naming conventions, the meaning of each part of a processor model string, the evolution of CPU generations from Haswell to Raptor Lake Refresh, and the internal micro‑architecture of a Kaby Lake i5‑7200U, illustrated with die diagrams and code examples.