1、 Intel has added a hybrid architecture of large and small cores since the 12th generation

Intel's CPU has had the concept of large and small cores since the 12th generation, so the number of cores has skyrocketed. The core that affects performance is Performance Core, commonly known as P-Core, which has the same properties as we previously understood and also possesses hyper threading technology, so each P-Core will have two sets of threads.

And the small core is Efficient Core, commonly known as E-Core, which has been added by Intel since the 12th generation. Its function is to share relatively low workload tasks, and since E-Core does not have the concept of hyper threading, each E-Core has only one thread.

For example, Intel 13th generation models generally have 4 to 8 sets of E-Cores, but the i3 series does not have an E-Core at all.

Taking i5-13400 as an example, it has 6 sets of P-Core and 4 sets of E-Core, with a total of 10 cores and 16 threads. According to Intel, both large and small cores will allocate their own tasks.

If the software needs to utilize all cores. For example, when Premiere wants to output a video, the more cores and threads there are, the higher the efficiency. If it's playing games, the E-Core is mostly in a soy sauce playing state.

2、 AMD remains a pure large core; X3D version is specifically optimized for gaming

AMD has launched the Ryzen 7000 series this year, but the specifications do not have the same size and core differentiation as Intel. In terms of the number of cores, Ryzen 9 can reach up to 16 cores and 32 threads.

However, everyone should have some understanding. Having more cores may not necessarily be useful, especially when it comes to playing games. So AMD started with the Ryzen 5000 series and launched a technology called 3DV Cache. Simply put, it means using 3D chiplets to significantly increase the L3 cache capacity, allowing the CPU to perform better for the specific purpose of playing games.

The Ryzen 7000 series X3D has three models, namely 7800X3D 7900X3D 7950X3D

3、 What do the CPU suffixes K, KF, F, X, G represent?

K. KF and F are suffixes for Intel CPU; X. G is the suffix of amd.

For example, the basic difference between Intel CPU models is whether they come with or without K.

The K-series represents the ability to unlock doubling (supporting overclocking), mainly for the purpose of overclocking. The models with K, Boost Core and Power Limit, will both be higher, and even without overclocking, their performance will be stronger than those without K.

Give another example to help everyone understand the meanings of F and KF.

For example, i3-13100F, i3-13100. The suffix with F refers to the CPU not having a built-in graphics card (commonly known as a core display), so the price is cheaper than models without F. If you were originally going to add a separate graphics card to play games, then buying a suffix with an F would certainly be more cost-effective. If it is to be used for ordinary office and internet use, then only the kernel display is needed to meet the requirements. At this time, buy a CPU without the suffix F, and rely solely on the CPU's kernel display to output the image.

As for K and F connected together like i5-13600KF, it means that this CPU supports overclocking and does not have a built-in graphics card. It must be paired with a separate graphics card to power on.

Starting from the Ryzen series, AMD has suffixes X and G.

First of all, let's talk about G. If the suffix is G, it appears that this CPU has strong performance graphics, such as 5600G and 5700G. If you are not interested in independent graphics cards at all, but do not want the graphics performance to be too weak, then these AMD models with a G suffix are good choices.

And the X suffix is different from Intel's K suffix. AMD Ryzen supports overclocking whether with or without X, and their main difference is the Boost frequency and TDP power consumption. Boost frequency and TDP with X are higher, so the performance is naturally better.

4、 How to choose a suitable CPU for oneself?

If it is necessary to increase productivity or expand, the more cores there are, the better. For playing games, there are basically two guidelines.

Firstly, it is recommended to choose 4-6 cores based on the game resolution, such as 1080p resolution, 6-8 cores for 2K resolution, and 8 cores or more for 4K resolution.

However, it should be noted that the number of cores referred to here refers to large cores. For example, Intel only counts the number of P-cores. Although the i5-13400 specification specifies 10 cores, in reality, it only has 6 large cores.

In addition to the number of cores, it also depends on the frequency of the CPU. The CPU frequency directly affects the frame rate of the game, for example, there will be a significant difference between 13400 and 13600kf when playing games.

Secondly, the matching of CPU performance and graphics card performance. The two most critical components that affect the frame rate of a game are the CPU and graphics card.

For example, graphics cards are all 4090, while CPUs are one i3 and one i9. At this time, the host of i3 will have a low occupancy rate of the graphics card due to CPU performance constraints, and cannot fully perform the performance expected of 4090. The graphics card occupancy rate of the i9 host will remain above 95%. The specific performance is that the game frame rate of the i9 console will be much higher than that of the i3.

However, there is no fixed formula for the combination of CPU and graphics card performance. However, the manufacturer of Monkey Spirit has already calculated the cost-effectiveness aspect ratio clearly, so we can roughly determine the combination of CPU and graphics card based on price.

Simply put, the price of a graphics card is at least twice that of a CPU. For example, if the price of a CPU is around 1000 yuan, it is recommended to start with a graphics card priced at 2000 yuan. (This is just a reference suggestion. In fact, there may be a combination of high U+low graphics cards depending on different needs.)

For high-end gamers who are only considering playing games, AMD's X3D series CPU is a very good choice. For example, the 7800X3D priced at over 2300 yuan can even match the gaming performance of 13900KF priced at over 3500 yuan. Moreover, the power consumption of the 7800X3D when running games is nearly half lower than that of 13900KF, and coupled with its lower heat generation, it is perfect for pairing with ITX performance small steel guns.