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IT Services Circle
IT Services Circle
Nov 1, 2023 · Fundamentals

Understanding Intel CPU Naming Rules, Generations, and Microarchitecture

This article explains Intel's CPU naming conventions, generation identifiers, SKU and suffix meanings, details the evolution of Intel processor generations from Haswell to Raptor Lake Refresh, and examines the internal microarchitecture of a Kaby Lake i5‑7200U, including its die layout and core components.

CPUHardwareIntel
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Understanding Intel CPU Naming Rules, Generations, and Microarchitecture
Refining Core Development Skills
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.

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