Computer Fundamentals Lab 2 by Rafae
Computer Fundamentals Lab 2 by Rafae
LAB MANUAL 2
Computer Fundamentals
Instructions:
• Identify the major processor giants including Intel and AMD and
any other company.
• Give a brief list of different processor series each company
produces.
• You to research the market and document different processor
companies, their processors, generations, number of cores and
any other information you find. You will also mention their
current prices as well.
• In your report, you will cover various aspects of processors.
• History and Evolution:
a. Explore the timeline of processor development from early days
to present.
b. Highlight key milestones, innovation, and influential processor
architectures.
• Give a description on different processor cores and generations.
• Different Processor Technologies:
a. Compare and contrast different processor technologies.
b. Single-core vs Multi-core processors.;
• Write a section regarding the Applications oh Processors.
a. Personal computers.
b. Supercomputers.
c. Servers and data centers.
d. Embedded Systems.
e. Gaming Consoles.
• You will create a timeline that will help understand the evolution
of processors. Not only you will write this, you will represent it
using a horizontal timeline with different dates and their
respective images.
a. Create a visual timeline with images of historically significant
processors.
b. Annotate each image with key features, performance metrics
and the era it belongs to.
• At the end of the document, make sure to write your findings in
the conclusion section.
Exercise:
You will research about the processors and create a report in
which you will follow the above given instructions. make sure you
include all the necessary aspects so your report is complete.
Classification of Different Components of Processor
Processor:
A processor also known as a central processing unit (CPU), is an
integrated electronic circuit that performs logical operations and
mathematical calculations to run a computer.
Companies:
• Intel
• AMD
• IBM
• NVIDIA
Types of Processors in Intel and AMD:
Intel:
• Core i3
• Core i5
• Core i7
• Core i9
AMD:
• Ryzen 3
• Ryzen 5
• Ryzen 7
• Ryzen 9
• Ryzen Thread Dipper
Innovations:
• Transistor count increase: More transistor, more processing
power.
• Clock speed increase: Faster cycles, faster processing.
• Instruction sets: Specific instructions for different tasks,
improving, improving efficiency.
• Pipelines: Overlapping instructions execution for faster
throughput.
• Caches: Storing frequently used data for quicker access.
AMD Ryzen
Model Threads L3 Cache TDP Core Configuration launch
1300 X 11-Apr-17
PRO 1300 27-Jul-17
Ryzen 3 4(4) 8 MB 65 W
PRO 1200 29-Jun-17
1200 2x2 27-Jul-17
1600 X 95 W 11-Apr-17
PRO 1600 6(12) 29-Jun-17
Ryzen 5 16 MB
1600 65 W 2x3
17-Apr
1500 4(8) 2x2
1800 X 2-Mar-17
PRO1700 X 95 W 29-Jun-17
Ryzen 7 8(16) 16 MB
1700 X 2-Mar-17
PRO 1700 65 W 2x4 29-Jun-17
Conclusion:
The evolution of computers has been one of the most impactful
developments in human history. From the abacus to **AI-powered**
devices, computers have transformed every aspect of society As
technology continues to evolve, we can expect even more
revolutionary changes in the future.