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authorFranck Cuny <franck@fcuny.net>2023-01-20 18:57:10 -0800
committerFranck Cuny <franck@fcuny.net>2023-01-20 18:57:10 -0800
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parentfeat(content): Workaround md raid boot issue in NixOS 22.11 (diff)
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feat(content): update list of intel/amd processors
Intel generation 13th has been released last year, and AMD released
ryzen 4.
-rw-r--r--content/notes/making-sense-intel-amd-cpus.md191
1 files changed, 118 insertions, 73 deletions
diff --git a/content/notes/making-sense-intel-amd-cpus.md b/content/notes/making-sense-intel-amd-cpus.md
index 988bcb3..2d7bb8a 100644
--- a/content/notes/making-sense-intel-amd-cpus.md
+++ b/content/notes/making-sense-intel-amd-cpus.md
@@ -11,20 +11,15 @@ tags:
 
 ### Core
 
-The line up for the core family is i3, i5, i7 and i9. As of December
-2021, the current generation is Alder Lake (12th generation).
+The line up for the core family is i3, i5, i7 and i9. As of January 2023, the current generation is [Raptor Lake](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raptor_Lake) (13th generation).
 
 The brand modifiers are:
-
 -   **i3**: laptops/low-end desktop
 -   **i5**: mainstream users
 -   **i7**: high-end users
 -   **i9**: enthusiast users
 
-How to read a SKU ? Let's use the
-[i7-12700K](https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/134594/intel-core-i712700k-processor-25m-cache-up-to-5-00-ghz.html)
-processor:
-
+How to read a SKU ? Let's use the [i7-12700K](https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/134594/intel-core-i712700k-processor-25m-cache-up-to-5-00-ghz.html) processor:
 -   **i7**: high end users
 -   **12**: 12th generation
 -   **700**: SKU digits, usually assigned in the order the processors
@@ -51,23 +46,50 @@ List of suffixes:
 > is made with the an unlocked clock multiplier. When used with some
 > specific chipset, it's possible to overclock the processor.
 
-#### Sockets/Chipsets
+#### Raptor Lake (13th generation)
 
-For the Alder Lake generation, the supported socket is the
-[LGA<sub>1700</sub>](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGA_1700).
+Raptor lake is an hybrid architecture, featuring both P-cores (performance cores) and E-cores (efficient cores), similar to Alder lake. P-cores are based on the [Raptor cove](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Cove#Raptor_Cove) architecture, while the E-cores are based on the [Gracemont](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gracemont_(microarchitecture)) architecture (same as for Alder lake).
 
-For now only supported chipset for Alder Lake are:
+Available processors:
+
+| model      | p-cores | e-cores | GHz (base) | GHz (boosted) | TDP      |
+|------------|---------|---------|------------|---------------|----------|
+| i9-13900KS | 8 (16)  | 16      | 3.2/2.4    | 6/4.3         | 150/253W |
+| i9-13900K  | 8 (16)  | 16      | 3.0/2.0    | 5.8/4.3       | 125/253W |
+| i9-13900KF | 8 (16)  | 16      | 3.0/2.0    | 5.8/4.3       | 125/253W |
+| i9-13900   | 8 (16)  | 16      | 2.0/1.5    | 5.2/4.2       | 65/219W  |
+| i9-13900F  | 8 (16)  | 16      | 2.0/1.5    | 5.2/4.2       | 65/219W  |
+| i9-13900T  | 8 (16)  | 16      | 1.1/0.8    | 5.1/3.9       | 35/219W  |
+| i7-13700K  | 8 (16)  | 8       | 3.4/2.5    | 5.4/4.2       | 125/253W |
+| i7-13700KF | 8 (16)  | 8       | 3.4/2.5    | 5.4/4.2       | 125/253W |
+| i7-13700   | 8 (16)  | 8       | 2.1/1.5    | 5.1/4.1       | 65/219W  |
+| i7-13700F  | 8 (16)  | 8       | 2.1/1.5    | 5.1/4.1       | 65/219W  |
+| i7-13700T  | 8 (16)  | 8       | 1.4/1.0    | 4.8/3.6       | 35/106W  |
+| i5-13600K  | 6 (12)  | 8       | 3.5/2.6    | 5.1/3.9       | 125/181W |
+| i5-13600KF | 6 (12)  | 8       | 3.5/2.6    | 5.1/3.9       | 125/181W |
+
+For the Raptor Lake generation, as for the Alder lake generation, the supported socket is the [LGA<sub>1700</sub>](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGA_1700).
+
+List of Raptor lake chipsets:
+| feature                     | b760[^7] | h770[^8] | z790[^9] |
+|-----------------------------|----------|----------|----------|
+| P and E cores over clocking | no       | no       | yes      |
+| memory over clocking        | yes      | yes      | yes      |
+| DMI 4 lanes                 | 4        | 8        | 8        |
+| chipset PCIe 5.0 lanes      |          |          |          |
+| chipset PCIe 4.0 lanes      |          |          |          |
+| chipset PCIe 3.0 lanes      |          |          |          |
+| SATA 3.0 ports              | up to 4  | up to 8  | up to 8  |
+
+#### Alder Lake (12th generation)
 
-| feature                     | [z690](https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/218833/intel-z690-chipset.html) | [h670](https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/218831/intel-h670-chipset/specifications.html) | [b660](https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/218832/intel-b660-chipset.html) | [h610](https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/218829/intel-h610-chipset/specifications.html) |
-|-----------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
-| P and E cores over clocking | yes                                                                                         | no                                                                                                         | no                                                                                          | no                                                                                                         |
-| memory over clocking        | yes                                                                                         | yes                                                                                                        | yes                                                                                         | no                                                                                                         |
-| DMI 4 lanes                 | 8                                                                                           | 8                                                                                                          | 4                                                                                           | 4                                                                                                          |
-| chipset PCIe 4.0 lanes      | up to 12                                                                                    | up to 12                                                                                                   | up to 6                                                                                     | none                                                                                                       |
-| chipset PCIe 3.0 lanes      | up to 16                                                                                    | up to 12                                                                                                   | up to 8                                                                                     | 8                                                                                                          |
-| SATA 3.0 ports              | up to 8                                                                                     | up to 8                                                                                                    | 4                                                                                           | 4                                                                                                          |
+Alder lake is an hybrid architecture, featuring both P-cores (performance cores) and E-cores (efficient cores). P-cores are based on the [Golden Cove](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Cove) architecture, while the E-cores are based on the [Gracemont](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gracemont_(microarchitecture)) architecture.
 
-### Alder Lake (12th generation)
+This is a [good article](https://www.anandtech.com/show/16881/a-deep-dive-into-intels-alder-lake-microarchitectures/2) to read about this model. Inside the processor there's a microcontroller that monitors what each thread is doing. This can be used by the OS scheduler to hint on which core a thread should be scheduled on (between performance or efficiency).
+
+As of December 2021 this is not yet properly supported by the Linux kernel.
+
+Available processors:
 
 | model      | p-cores | e-cores | GHz (base) | GHz (boosted) | TDP  |
 |------------|---------|---------|------------|---------------|------|
@@ -81,37 +103,31 @@ For now only supported chipset for Alder Lake are:
 -   support DDR4 and DDR5 (up to DDR5-4800)
 -   support PCIe 4.0 and 5.0 (16 PCIe 5.0 and 4 PCIe 4.0)
 
-The socket used is the [LGA
-1700](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGA_1700).
+For the Alder Lake generation, the supported socket is the [LGA<sub>1700</sub>](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGA_1700).
 
-Alder lake is an hybrid architecture, featuring both P-cores
-(performance cores) and E-cores (efficient cores). P-cores are based on
-the [Golden Cove](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Cove)
-architecture, while the E-cores are based on the
-[Gracemont](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gracemont_(microarchitecture))
-architecture.
-
-This is a [good
-article](https://www.anandtech.com/show/16881/a-deep-dive-into-intels-alder-lake-microarchitectures/2)
-to read about this model. Inside the processor there's a microcontroller
-that monitors what each thread is doing. This can be used by the OS
-scheduler to hint on which core a thread should be scheduled on (between
-performance or efficiency).
+For now only supported chipset for Alder Lake are:
 
-As of December 2021 this is not yet properly supported by the Linux
-kernel.
+| feature                     | z690[^1] | h670[^2] | b660[^3] | h610[^4] | q670[^6] | w680[^5] |
+|-----------------------------|----------|----------|----------|----------|----------|----------|
+| P and E cores over clocking | yes      | no       | no       | no       | no       | yes      |
+| memory over clocking        | yes      | yes      | yes      | no       | -        | yes      |
+| DMI 4 lanes                 | 8        | 8        | 4        | 4        | 8        | 8        |
+| chipset PCIe 4.0 lanes      | up to 12 | up to 12 | up to 6  | none     |          |          |
+| chipset PCIe 3.0 lanes      | up to 16 | up to 12 | up to 8  | 8        |          |          |
+| SATA 3.0 ports              | up to 8  | up to 8  | 4        | 4        | up to 8  | up to 8  |
 
 ### Xeon
 
-Xeon is the brand of Intel processor designed for non-consumer servers
-and workstations. The most recent generations are:
+Xeon is the brand of Intel processor designed for non-consumer servers and workstations. The most recent generations are:
 
--   Skylake (2017)
--   Cascade lake (2019)
--   Cooper lake (2020)
+| name            | availability |
+|-----------------|--------------|
+| Skylake         | 2015         |
+| Cascade lake    | 2019         |
+| Cooper lake     | 2022         |
+| Sapphire rapids | 2023         |
 
 The following brand identifiers are used:
-
 -   platinium
 -   gold
 -   silver
@@ -121,56 +137,45 @@ The following brand identifiers are used:
 
 ### Ryzen
 
-There are multiple generation for this brand of processors. They are
-based on the [zen micro
-architecture](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zen_(microarchitecture)).
-The current (as of December 2021) generation is Ryzen 5000.
+There are multiple generation for this brand of processors. They are based on the [zen micro architecture](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zen_(microarchitecture)).
+
+The current (as of January 2023) generation is Ryzen 7000.
 
 The brand modifiers are:
 
 -   ryzen 3: entry level
 -   ryzen 5: mainstream
 -   ryzen 9: high end performance
--   ryzen 9:enthusiast
+-   ryzen 9: enthusiast
 
 List of suffixes:
 
-| suffix | meaning                                    |
-|--------|--------------------------------------------|
-| X      | high performance                           |
-| G      | integrated graphics                        |
-| T      | power optimized lifecycle                  |
-| S      | low power desktop with integrated graphics |
-| H      | high performance mobile                    |
-| U      | standard mobile                            |
-| M      | low power mobile                           |
+| suffix | meaning                                                                         |
+|--------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
+| X      | high performance                                                                |
+| G      | integrated graphics                                                             |
+| T      | power optimized lifecycle                                                       |
+| S      | low power desktop with integrated graphics                                      |
+| H      | high performance mobile                                                         |
+| U      | standard mobile                                                                 |
+| M      | low power mobile                                                                |
+| 3D     | feature [3D V-cache technology](https://www.amd.com/en/technologies/3d-v-cache) |
 
 ### EPYC
 
-EPYC is the AMD brand of processors for the server market, based on the
-zen architecture. They use the
-[SP3](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socket_SP3) socket. The EPYC
-processor is chipset free.
+EPYC is the AMD brand of processors for the server market, based on the zen architecture. They use the [SP3](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socket_SP3) socket. The EPYC processor is chipset free.
 
 ### Threadripper
 
-The threadripper is for high performance desktop. It uses the
-[TR4](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socket_TR4) socket. At the moment
-there's only one chipset that supports this process, the
-[X399](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_AMD_chipsets#TR4_chipsets).
+The threadripper is for high performance desktop. It uses the [TR4](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socket_TR4) socket. At the moment there's only one chipset that supports this process, the [X399](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_AMD_chipsets#TR4_chipsets).
 
-The threadripper based on zen3 architecture is not yet released, but
-it's expected to hit the market in the first half of Q1 2022.
+The threadripper based on zen3 architecture is not yet released, but it's expected to hit the market in the first half of Q1 2022.
 
 ### Sockets/Chipsets
 
-The majority of these processors use the [AM4
-socket](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socket_AM4). The threadripper line
-uses different sockets.
+The majority of these processors use the [AM4 socket](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socket_AM4). The threadripper line uses different sockets.
 
-There are multiple
-[chipset](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socket_AM4#Chipsets) for the AM4
-socket. The more advanced ones are the B550 and the X570.
+There are multiple [chipset](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socket_AM4#Chipsets) for the AM4 socket. The more advanced ones are the B550 and the X570.
 
 The threadripper processors use the TR4, sTRX4 and sWRX8 sockets.
 
@@ -189,3 +194,43 @@ Zen 3 was released in November 2020.
 
 -   support PCIe 3.0 and PCIe 4.0 (except for the G series)
 -   only support DDR4 (up to DDR4-3200)
+
+### Zen 4
+
+Zen 4 was released in September 2022.
+
+- only supports DDR 5
+- all desktop processors feature 28 (24 + 4) PCIe 5.0 lanes
+- all desktop processors feature 2 x 4 lane PCIe interfaces (mostly for M.2 storage devices)
+
+| model           | cores   | GHz (base) | GHz (boosted) | TDP  |
+|-----------------|---------|------------|---------------|------|
+| ryzen 5 7600x   | 6 (12)  | 4.7        | 5.3           | 105W |
+| ryzen 5 7600    | 6 (12)  | 3.8        | 5.1           | 65W  |
+| ryzen 7 7800X3D | 8 (16)  |            | 5.0           | 120W |
+| ryzen 7 7700X   | 8 (16)  | 4.5        | 5.4           | 105W |
+| ryzen 7 7700    | 8 (16)  | 3.8        | 5.3           | 65W  |
+| ryzen 9 7900    | 12 (24) | 3.7        | 5.4           | 65W  |
+| ryzen 9 7900X   | 12 (24) | 4.7        | 5.6           | 170W |
+| ryzen 9 7900X3D | 12 (24) | 4.4        | 5.6           | 120W |
+| ryzen 9 7950X   | 16 (32) | 4.5        | 5.7           | 170W |
+| ryzen 9 7950X3D | 16 (32) | 4.2        | 5.7           | 120W |
+
+
+[^1]: https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/218833/intel-z690-chipset.html
+
+[^2]: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/218831/intel-h670-chipset/specifications.html
+
+[^3]: https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/218832/intel-b660-chipset.html
+
+[^4]: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/218829/intel-h610-chipset/specifications.html
+
+[^5]: https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/218834/intel-w680-chipset.html
+
+[^6]: https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/218827/intel-q670-chipset.html
+
+[^7]: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/229719/intel-b760-chipset/specifications.html
+
+[^8]: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/229720/intel-h770-chipset.html
+
+[^9]: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/229721/intel-z790-chipset/specifications.html