These photos go along with Lab 4 CPU Identification. The information put on a processor is confusing at
best, and cryptic at worst. There is little consistency from one generation to the next; also, AMD and Intel
use different methodology to label their processors.
Processor #1
Someone helpfully circled the speed of this processor on the front – before the SY022. It’s also engraved
on the back.
Processor #2
Information on front and back – speed after the EX, and note the 256K, referring to L2 cache. Also note
the unusual pin arrangement – both regular PGA and SPGA on the same chip.
With huge heat sink that occupied quite a bit of real estate inside the case.
Processor #3
Pertinent information is on the top line after PY: the first 3 numbers are the MHz speed of the processor,
and the next 3 are the L2 cache amount.
Here's an additional picture to see what it's like outside of the packaging (sorry - it's a bit blurry because I
enlarged it a bit)
Processor #4
The speed of this processor is after the x in the first line of smaller type.
Processor #5
The first 3 lines of information on this processor tell you nearly everything you need to know. Use the
zoom feature of Word to get a better look at these areas.
Processor #6
The first line gives information on manufacturer, make and model. In the second line, you'll see more
details after ADA: FX60
Processor #7
The second line indicates manufacturer and model family. The fourth tells speed, L2 cache amount, and
frontside bus speed. Note the country of manufacture.
Processor #8
You'll see manufacturer and make on the first line. As with the earlier AMD, look at the second line for
model. It begins with FD and includes the 3 numbers that follow. The rest of the letters and numbers are
AMD’s code for speed, cache and other information. It’s easiest to just use Google to find out what it all
means.
Processor #9
A recent generation of this family of processors. Just the manufacturer, make and model number are on
the face. Other information must be looked up elsewhere. Also note the notches on the sides of the chip,
and the corner indicator – these help to line up the processor properly with the socket.