Processors Flashcards
1
Q
Architecture
A
- 64 bit (x64)
- 32 bit (x86) [4gb RAM limit]
2
Q
ARM (Acorn RISC Machine)
A
- Low power
- Passively cooled
- Used in mobile devices
- 32 + 64 bit
3
Q
Single core vs. Multicore
A
- Multicore = Process more than 1 piece of info at a time (faster)
4
Q
Multithreading
A
- Used in AMD (Simultaneous Multithreading) [SMT]
5
Q
Hyperthreading
A
- Used in Intel (logically divides physical cores)
6
Q
PGA (Pin Grid Array)
A
- Locks CPU into place using pins
7
Q
LGA (Land Grid Array)
A
- Flat electrical contacts
8
Q
BGA (Ball Grid Array)
A
- Used for CPU’s that are integrated into the motherboard
- Used in mobile devices
9
Q
Intel 7th Gen
A
- i7 + i9 = LGA2066
- i7 = LGA1151
10
Q
Intel 8th + 9th Gen
A
- i7 - i3 = LGA1151
11
Q
Intel 10th Gen
A
- i9 - i3 = LGA1200
12
Q
Xeon
A
- Multi CPU processing
- LGA2066
13
Q
AMD Ryzen
A
- Socket TR4 (LGA)
- Socket AM4
14
Q
AMD Athlon
A
- AM2+
15
Q
AMD Athlon/Sempron
A
- FM2
