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diff --git a/content/notes/making-sense-intel-amd-cpus.md b/content/notes/making-sense-intel-amd-cpus.md deleted file mode 100644 index 9d1ce84..0000000 --- a/content/notes/making-sense-intel-amd-cpus.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,236 +0,0 @@ -+++ -title = "Making sense of Intel and AMD CPUs naming" -date = 2021-12-29 -[taxonomies] -tags = ["hardware"] -+++ - -## Intel - -### Core - -The line up for the core family is i3, i5, i7 and i9. As of January 2023, the current generation is [Raptor Lake](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raptor_Lake) (13th generation). - -The brand modifiers are: - -- **i3**: laptops/low-end desktop -- **i5**: mainstream users -- **i7**: high-end users -- **i9**: enthusiast users - -How to read a SKU ? Let's use the [i7-12700K](https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/134594/intel-core-i712700k-processor-25m-cache-up-to-5-00-ghz.html) processor: - -- **i7**: high end users -- **12**: 12th generation -- **700**: SKU digits, usually assigned in the order the processors - are developed -- **K**: unlocked - -List of suffixes: - -| suffix | meaning | -| ------ | -------------------------------------- | -| G.. | integrated graphics | -| E | embedded | -| F | require discrete graphic card | -| H | high performance for mobile | -| HK | high performance for mobile / unlocked | -| K | unlocked | -| S | special edition | -| T | power optimized lifestyle | -| U | mobile power efficient | -| Y | mobile low power | -| X/XE | unlocked, high end | - -> **Unlocked,** what does that means ? A processor with the **K** suffix -> is made with the an unlocked clock multiplier. When used with some -> specific chipset, it's possible to overclock the processor. - -#### Raptor Lake (13th generation) - -Raptor lake is an hybrid architecture, featuring both P-cores (performance cores) and E-cores (efficient cores), similar to Alder lake. P-cores are based on the [Raptor cove](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Cove#Raptor_Cove) architecture, while the E-cores are based on the [Gracemont](<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gracemont_(microarchitecture)>) architecture (same as for Alder lake). - -Available processors: - -| model | p-cores | e-cores | GHz (base) | GHz (boosted) | TDP | -| ---------- | ------- | ------- | ---------- | ------------- | -------- | -| i9-13900KS | 8 (16) | 16 | 3.2/2.4 | 6/4.3 | 150/253W | -| i9-13900K | 8 (16) | 16 | 3.0/2.0 | 5.8/4.3 | 125/253W | -| i9-13900KF | 8 (16) | 16 | 3.0/2.0 | 5.8/4.3 | 125/253W | -| i9-13900 | 8 (16) | 16 | 2.0/1.5 | 5.2/4.2 | 65/219W | -| i9-13900F | 8 (16) | 16 | 2.0/1.5 | 5.2/4.2 | 65/219W | -| i9-13900T | 8 (16) | 16 | 1.1/0.8 | 5.1/3.9 | 35/219W | -| i7-13700K | 8 (16) | 8 | 3.4/2.5 | 5.4/4.2 | 125/253W | -| i7-13700KF | 8 (16) | 8 | 3.4/2.5 | 5.4/4.2 | 125/253W | -| i7-13700 | 8 (16) | 8 | 2.1/1.5 | 5.1/4.1 | 65/219W | -| i7-13700F | 8 (16) | 8 | 2.1/1.5 | 5.1/4.1 | 65/219W | -| i7-13700T | 8 (16) | 8 | 1.4/1.0 | 4.8/3.6 | 35/106W | -| i5-13600K | 6 (12) | 8 | 3.5/2.6 | 5.1/3.9 | 125/181W | -| i5-13600KF | 6 (12) | 8 | 3.5/2.6 | 5.1/3.9 | 125/181W | - -For the Raptor Lake generation, as for the Alder lake generation, the supported socket is the [LGA<sub>1700</sub>](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGA_1700). - -List of Raptor lake chipsets: -| feature | b760[^7] | h770[^8] | z790[^9] | -|-----------------------------|----------|----------|----------| -| P and E cores over clocking | no | no | yes | -| memory over clocking | yes | yes | yes | -| DMI 4 lanes | 4 | 8 | 8 | -| chipset PCIe 5.0 lanes | | | | -| chipset PCIe 4.0 lanes | | | | -| chipset PCIe 3.0 lanes | | | | -| SATA 3.0 ports | up to 4 | up to 8 | up to 8 | - -#### Alder Lake (12th generation) - -Alder lake is an hybrid architecture, featuring both P-cores (performance cores) and E-cores (efficient cores). P-cores are based on the [Golden Cove](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Cove) architecture, while the E-cores are based on the [Gracemont](<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gracemont_(microarchitecture)>) architecture. - -This is a [good article](https://www.anandtech.com/show/16881/a-deep-dive-into-intels-alder-lake-microarchitectures/2) to read about this model. Inside the processor there's a microcontroller that monitors what each thread is doing. This can be used by the OS scheduler to hint on which core a thread should be scheduled on (between performance or efficiency). - -As of December 2021 this is not yet properly supported by the Linux kernel. - -Available processors: - -| model | p-cores | e-cores | GHz (base) | GHz (boosted) | TDP | -| ---------- | ------- | ------- | ---------- | ------------- | ---- | -| i9-12900K | 8 (16) | 8 | 3.2/2.4 | 5.1/3.9 | 241W | -| i9-12900KF | 8 (16) | 8 | 3.2/2.4 | 5.1/3.9 | 241W | -| i7-12700K | 8 (16) | 4 | 3.6/2.7 | 4.9/3.8 | 190W | -| i7-12700KF | 8 (16) | 4 | 3.6/2.7 | 4.9/3.8 | 190W | -| i5-12600K | 6 (12) | 4 | 3.7/2.8 | 4.9/3.6 | 150W | -| i5-12600KF | 6 (12) | 4 | 3.7/2.8 | 4.9/3.6 | 150W | - -- support DDR4 and DDR5 (up to DDR5-4800) -- support PCIe 4.0 and 5.0 (16 PCIe 5.0 and 4 PCIe 4.0) - -For the Alder Lake generation, the supported socket is the [LGA<sub>1700</sub>](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGA_1700). - -For now only supported chipset for Alder Lake are: - -| feature | z690[^1] | h670[^2] | b660[^3] | h610[^4] | q670[^6] | w680[^5] | -| --------------------------- | -------- | -------- | -------- | -------- | -------- | -------- | -| P and E cores over clocking | yes | no | no | no | no | yes | -| memory over clocking | yes | yes | yes | no | - | yes | -| DMI 4 lanes | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | -| chipset PCIe 4.0 lanes | up to 12 | up to 12 | up to 6 | none | | | -| chipset PCIe 3.0 lanes | up to 16 | up to 12 | up to 8 | 8 | | | -| SATA 3.0 ports | up to 8 | up to 8 | 4 | 4 | up to 8 | up to 8 | - -### Xeon - -Xeon is the brand of Intel processor designed for non-consumer servers and workstations. The most recent generations are: - -| name | availability | -| --------------- | ------------ | -| Skylake | 2015 | -| Cascade lake | 2019 | -| Cooper lake | 2022 | -| Sapphire rapids | 2023 | - -The following brand identifiers are used: - -- platinium -- gold -- silver -- bronze - -## AMD - -### Ryzen - -There are multiple generation for this brand of processors. They are based on the [zen micro architecture](<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zen_(microarchitecture)>). - -The current (as of January 2023) generation is Ryzen 7000. - -The brand modifiers are: - -- ryzen 3: entry level -- ryzen 5: mainstream -- ryzen 9: high end performance -- ryzen 9: enthusiast - -List of suffixes: - -| suffix | meaning | -| ------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -| X | high performance | -| G | integrated graphics | -| T | power optimized lifecycle | -| S | low power desktop with integrated graphics | -| H | high performance mobile | -| U | standard mobile | -| M | low power mobile | -| 3D | feature [3D V-cache technology](https://www.amd.com/en/technologies/3d-v-cache) | - -### EPYC - -EPYC is the AMD brand of processors for the server market, based on the zen architecture. They use the [SP3](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socket_SP3) socket. The EPYC processor is chipset free. - -### Threadripper - -The threadripper is for high performance desktop. It uses the [TR4](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socket_TR4) socket. At the moment there's only one chipset that supports this process, the [X399](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_AMD_chipsets#TR4_chipsets). - -The threadripper based on zen3 architecture is not yet released, but it's expected to hit the market in the first half of Q1 2022. - -### Sockets/Chipsets - -The majority of these processors use the [AM4 socket](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socket_AM4). The threadripper line uses different sockets. - -There are multiple [chipset](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socket_AM4#Chipsets) for the AM4 socket. The more advanced ones are the B550 and the X570. - -The threadripper processors use the TR4, sTRX4 and sWRX8 sockets. - -### Zen 3 - -Zen 3 was released in November 2020. - -| model | cores | GHz (base) | GHz (boosted) | PCIe lanes | TDP | -| ------------- | ------- | ---------- | ------------- | ---------- | ---- | -| ryzen 5 5600x | 6 (12) | 3.7 | 4.6 | 24 | 65W | -| ryzen 7 5800 | 8 (16) | 3.4 | 4.6 | 24 | 65W | -| ryzen 7 5800x | 8 (16) | 3.8 | 4.7 | 24 | 105W | -| ryzen 9 5900 | 12 (24) | 3.0 | 4.7 | 24 | 65W | -| ryzen 9 5900x | 12 (24) | 3.7 | 4.8 | 24 | 105W | -| ryzen 9 5950x | 16 (32) | 3.4 | 4.9 | 24 | 105W | - -- support PCIe 3.0 and PCIe 4.0 (except for the G series) -- only support DDR4 (up to DDR4-3200) - -### Zen 4 - -Zen 4 was released in September 2022. - -- only supports DDR 5 -- all desktop processors feature 28 (24 + 4) PCIe 5.0 lanes -- all desktop processors feature 2 x 4 lane PCIe interfaces (mostly for M.2 storage devices) - -| model | cores | GHz (base) | GHz (boosted) | TDP | -| --------------- | ------- | ---------- | ------------- | ---- | -| ryzen 5 7600x | 6 (12) | 4.7 | 5.3 | 105W | -| ryzen 5 7600 | 6 (12) | 3.8 | 5.1 | 65W | -| ryzen 7 7800X3D | 8 (16) | | 5.0 | 120W | -| ryzen 7 7700X | 8 (16) | 4.5 | 5.4 | 105W | -| ryzen 7 7700 | 8 (16) | 3.8 | 5.3 | 65W | -| ryzen 9 7900 | 12 (24) | 3.7 | 5.4 | 65W | -| ryzen 9 7900X | 12 (24) | 4.7 | 5.6 | 170W | -| ryzen 9 7900X3D | 12 (24) | 4.4 | 5.6 | 120W | -| ryzen 9 7950X | 16 (32) | 4.5 | 5.7 | 170W | -| ryzen 9 7950X3D | 16 (32) | 4.2 | 5.7 | 120W | - -[^1]: https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/218833/intel-z690-chipset.html - -[^2]: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/218831/intel-h670-chipset/specifications.html - -[^3]: https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/218832/intel-b660-chipset.html - -[^4]: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/218829/intel-h610-chipset/specifications.html - -[^5]: https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/218834/intel-w680-chipset.html - -[^6]: https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/218827/intel-q670-chipset.html - -[^7]: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/229719/intel-b760-chipset/specifications.html - -[^8]: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/229720/intel-h770-chipset.html - -[^9]: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/229721/intel-z790-chipset/specifications.html |