Intel CPU Naming Convention
The image and table break down the meanings of Intel processor suffixes, which help identify the specific purpose or performance characteristics of each chip. For example, suffixes like “U” and “Y” indicate ultra-low power processors designed for better battery life in thin laptops, while “H”, “HK”, and “HX” refer to high-performance chips typically used in gaming or workstation laptops. Other suffixes like “G” denote integrated graphics capabilities, and “T” is used for power-optimized desktop CPUs. Understanding these suffixes helps users quickly assess what a processor is built for, whether it’s efficiency, power, or a mix of both.
You can understand more about CPUs in the article Selecting Your CPU
| Suffix | Meaning |
|---|---|
| G1-G7 | Graphics level (processors with new integrated graphics technology only) |
| E | Embedded |
| F | Requires discrete graphics |
| G | Includes discrete graphics on package |
| H | High performance optimized for mobile |
| HK | High performance optimized for mobile, unlocked |
| HQ | High performance optimized for mobile, quad core |
| K | Unlocked |
| S | Special edition |
| T | Power-optimized lifestyle |
| U | Mobile power efficient |
| Y | Mobile extremely low power |
| X/XE | Unlocked, High End |
| B | Ball Grid Array (BGA) |
