Question Different CPUs and different "lakes"

[Schnible]

I've never updraged my CPU before and i was trying to decide what CPU i should upgrade to. I noticed the different "lakes" for example coffe lake or skylake. Does it matter when im considering to upgrade my CPU?

 

[COLGeek]

What matters is determining what CPUs are compatible with your motherboard. What is the make/model of it?

 

[Schnible]

What matters is determining what CPUs are compatible with your motherboard. What is the make/model of it?

Thanks, i just wondered if it effected anything while deciding what CPU to buy!

 

[COLGeek]

Nope. As long as a compatible model, and in working order, you'll be fine.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

In addition to CPU compatibility, different "lakes" will offer different performance.

Intel's "lakes" are just names their CPUs generations, which have been called all kinds of different things. Some newer CPU generations have been Skylake, Kaby Lake, and Coffee Lake. Some older generations include Haswell, Sandy Bridge, Conroe and Copper Mine.

These different generations of CPUs use different sockets and motherboards. Also, some of these generations offer better efficiency and performance.