1.CPU

What is cpu？

The central processing unit (CPU for short), as the computing and control core of the computer system, is the final execution unit for information processing and program operation。

The main parameters of cpu

1.Processor model

Commonly used suffixes are:

lntel酷睿:	AMD锐龙:
F: No core graphics card	x: frequency enhanced version
K: Don’t lock the multiplier, you can overclock	G: nuclear display
x: Core X series professional cpu	U: Notebook low-voltage cpu
T: Low-power desktop CPU	Ps: AMD Ryzen’s default non-core display can be overclocked
U: Notebook low-voltage cpu
MQ: Notebook standard pressure cpu
Ps: Intel Core Duo has a core display and cannot be overclocked by default
H: Notebook BGA package cpu

2.Frequency

The frequency is divided into the basic frequency and the turbo frequency acceleration frequency, such as:

Processor model	Intel 酷睿 i9-9900KF	Intel 酷睿 i7-9700KF	Intel 酷睿 i5-9600KF	Intel 酷睿 i5-9400KF	Intel 酷睿 i3-9350KF	Intel 酷睿 i9-9100KF
Base frequency (GHz)	3.6	3.6	3.7	2.9	4.0	3.6
Intel Turbo Boost 3.0 frequency (GHz)	5.0	4.9	4.6	4.1	4.6	4.2

The higher the frequency, the faster the better。

3.Number of cores

The number of cores is a manifestation of the number of tasks processed by the CPU at the same time. If one core and one thread are used, only one task can be processed at the same time; if hyper-threading technology is added, one core and two threads, the remaining amount of calculation for processing one task can be used To handle another task.
Most games are optimized with four cores and eight threads. No matter how many are “one core is difficult, seven cores are onlookers”, if you want to play all 3A masterpieces, it is best to use 6 cores or 8 cores; but if you have video work requirements such as rendering, The more cores, the better.

4.Architecture (core code and process)

The better the manufacturing process, the smaller the transistor, the more the number can be put in the unit volume, and the better the heat dissipation.
The more advanced the architecture, the higher the efficiency. Just like transporting things, some people use their shoulders, some people use small carts, and some people use trucks. The better the architecture, the higher the efficiency and the less heat generation.

5.Cache

The way data is transferred to the CPU is hard disk-memory-L3 cache-L2 cache-L1 cache-core. The closer the storage to the core, the faster the data transfer. The cache can reach a data transfer speed of 1TB/s, generally Said that due to the higher memory latency of the AMD platform, its CPU has a larger cache.

6.Thermal power consumption (TDP)

The actual power consumption of the CPU is not equal to the thermal power consumption, but there is a certain connection, and the two are positively correlated. The smaller the TDP, the smaller the heat generation, and it also shows that the computing power consumption is small.

7.Interface

It determines what kind of motherboard the CPU can be installed on. Common ones are AMD AM4, AMD TR4, INTEL LGA2066, INTEL1151 (eight generations), INTEL1151 (ninth generations) and so on.

How to choose a CPU

You can choose the right cpu according to your purpose

1.The first stage: Clerk office, live online classes, home entertainment, light games. (No additional graphics card required)

Generally speaking, daily Internet access, clerical work, watching live broadcasts, online classes, and watching movies do not require high computer performance. Choosing an entry-level CPU is completely competent, even if there is performance surplus. However, my suggestion is to prefer over-performance rather than under-performance. Whoever uses the computer knows, and don’t embarrass yourself. For consumer-level entry-level CPUs, Intel’s i3, AMD’s R3, AMD’s R3-3200G is a very good choice, and the price is very cheap, the CPU plus the motherboard is less than 1,000 yuan, it comes with a core display, and Fan heat is equivalent to 1,000 yuan to get 4 mainframe accessories. And the built-in powerful Vega 8 core display, comparable to the entry-level discrete graphics card, can cope with a variety of general games, such as LOL, CF, etc.
The budget for a full set of hosts is about 1,500 to 3,000 RMB, which is really an entry-level cost-effective choice.

2.Second gear: entry-level game-level CPU, general online games, introduction to chicken. (Need to install a discrete graphics card)

In addition to the daily need to watch movies online, you also need to play games frequently, but the budget is limited, so entry-level gaming-level CPUs are more worthy of consideration. With entry-level 1650S discrete graphics cards, it can run and play most of the medium and large-scale except 3A masterpieces. Online games, including FPS games such as Eating Chicken. AMD R3-3100 and Intel i3-10105F, the performance surpasses Intel’s seventh-generation i7-7700K, and the price/performance ratio is very high.
The budget for a full set of hosts is about 4,000 RMB to 5,000 RMB.

3.Third gear: Mid-range mainstream CPU, play all online games smoothly. (Need to install a discrete graphics card)

The desktop CPU for the mainstream positioning of the mid-end, Intel is i5, AMD is R5, generally equipped with 6 cores and 12 threads, which can meet the performance requirements of almost all online games for the CPU, and is generally matched with the mid-end mainstream graphics card 1660Super. The mainstream mid-range gear is the most commonly chosen configuration for DIY computers. It meets 90% of people’s computer performance needs, home entertainment, general design rendering, and large-scale 3D games. Because the ability of high-performance CPU is backward compatible, it means that this third gear can perfectly meet all the needs of the first two gears, just like letting an excellent high school student do a math problem for elementary school students.
The budget for a full set of hosts is about 4,000 to 8,000 RMB.

4.Fourth gear: high-end flagship, (a discrete graphics card is required)

For high-end desktop CPUs, Intel is i7 and i9, and AMD is R7 and R9.
It is suitable for heavy gamers, multiple projects, video editing and rendering, 3D modeling, film and television post-production, etc., often with high-end graphics cards such as RTX2060S, RTX 3070, RTX3080, RTX3090, etc., can play 3A masterpieces with high quality.
The budget for a full set of hosts is about 7000 yuan to 15000 RMB.