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Processors Naming Convention

Updated: May 31

“Those little suffix letters—H, K, F, G, or none—turn an Intel CPU’s name into a quick decoder ring for its platform, power, and gaming prowess.”
“Those little suffix letters—H, K, F, G, or none—turn an Intel CPU’s name into a quick decoder ring for its platform, power, and gaming prowess.”

New Processors, New Names

While the family and generation suggest the general performance level of a core CPU, its specific capabilities and features are further clarified by Intel® CPU series names. The series identified by the suffix at the end of the CPU name—indicates the type of systems the processor is intended for. The presence or absence of a suffix highlights whether a CPU is designed for a desktop, laptop, mobile device, or other platforms.


The following suffixes typically indicate a CPU suitable for gaming:

  • No Suffix or S: CPUs without a suffix or with an "S" suffix belong to the S-series, designed for desktops. These processors offer a variety of options to fit different budgets and needs.

  • H: The "H" suffix identifies CPUs in the H-series, which are powerful mobile processors intended for gaming laptops. Gamers should also be aware of a few other suffixes.

  • K: A "K" suffix indicates an unlocked desktop processor that supports overclocking. An "HK" suffix (H+K) refers to an unlocked, high-performance laptop processor that also allows for overclocking. Overclocking enables you to potentially push CPU performance beyond the standard specifications by adjusting certain settings.

  • F: The "F" suffix denotes a CPU without integrated graphics, requiring a separate graphics card to function.

  • G: A "G" suffix indicates a CPU with enhanced integrated graphics.


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The Intel Core i5-13500H is a 13th-generation mobile processor aimed at high-performance laptops, particularly for gaming and content creation. It is part of Intel's Alder Lake-H series, which is built on a hybrid architecture combining high-performance P-cores (Performance cores) with efficient E-cores (Efficient cores). Here’s a detailed performance analysis:

Key Specifications:

  • Cores and Threads: The i5-13500H features 12 cores (4 P-cores and 8 E-cores) and 16 threads.

  • Base Clock: 2.6 GHz for P-cores and 1.9 GHz for E-cores.

  • Max Turbo Boost: Up to 4.7 GHz for P-cores.

  • Cache: 18 MB of Intel Smart Cache.

  • TDP: Configurable TDP ranges from 35W to 95W, with the base TDP typically around 45W.

  • Graphics: Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics.

 
 
 

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