I just bought a Core i7 second generation machine which shows the processor in the BIOS as:
Intel Core i7-2620M CPU @ 2.70Ghz
I have seen i7 3rd and 4th generation processors on Google but I don't understand the suffix (i.e. what is meant by M). I have also seen other processors with suffixes like MQ* and **QX.
What do these suffixes mean?
C - Desktop Processor based on the LGA 1150 package with high performance graphics
D - Meaning is unknown as of Dec 2016
E - Embedded (the processor can be utilized in embedded systems)
H - High performance graphics
K - Unlocked
M - Mobile
P - Processor without integrated graphics controller
Note: Back in the Core 2 days, a P-series chipset didn’t include an integrated GPU. Now, P-series chips just include slower integrated GPUs.
Q - Quad-core
R - Desktop processor based on BGA1364 (mobile) package with high performance graphics
S - Performance-optimized lifestyle
T - Power-optimized lifestyle
U - Ultra-low power
X - Extreme edition
Y - Extremely low power
See the Performance Benchmark Library.
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The detailed specifications of each processor can be found at View processor specifications and compare processors.
The processor number is one of several factors, along with processor brand, specific system configurations, and system-level benchmarks, to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.
A higher number within a processor class or family generally indicates more features, but it may be more of one and less of another. Once you decide on a specific processor brand and type, compare processor numbers to verify the processor includes the features you are looking for.
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