4th generation Intel Core processor family
Processor numbers for the 4th generation Intel Core processors use an
alphanumeric scheme based on generation and product line following the brand
and its modifier. The first digit in the four-number sequence indicates the
generation of processor, and the next three digits are SKU numbers. Where
applicable, an alpha suffix appears at the end of the processor name, which
represents the processor line.
3rd generation Intel Core processor family
Processor numbers for the 3rd generation Intel Core processors use an
alphanumeric scheme based on generation and product line following the brand
and its modifier. The first digit in the four-number sequence indicates the
generation of processor, and the next three digits are SKU numbers. Where
applicable, an alpha suffix appears at the end of the processor name, which
represents the processor line.