The suffix indicates the level of graphics offered by the processor higher numbers (e.g., G7) indicate improved graphics performance relative to lower numbers (e.g., G1).ġ0th and 11th Generation Intel® Core™ processors without a “G” also start with “10” as a generation indicator and are followed by a three-digit SKU (five total digits in a row). SKUs with a “G” consist of a two-digit generation indicator (“10” or '11'), then a two-digit SKU, followed by a two-character alphanumeric suffix. Processor numbers with a “G” are optimized for graphics-based usages and include newer graphics technology. To understand which type of processor you’re looking at, simply check for the presence of a “G” in the processor number, just before the final digit. 10th and 11th Generation Intel® Core™ Processor Familyġ0th and 11th Generation Intel® Core™ processors designed for laptops and 2 in 1s that are generally thin, light, and for everyday usage have two different naming conventions. To learn more about Intel® Core™ processor numbers, refer to the appropriate generation below.

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