AMD’s Laptop CPU Naming Scheme Explained

• The first number in the model name represents the release year, not performance.
•  The second number indicates the market segment and the performance level of the CPU, with higher numbers typically indicating better performance.
•  The third number now denotes the architecture; a higher number means a newer and better architecture.

AMD has completely changed its naming scheme for laptop CPUs with the release of the 7000 Series. Their laptop CPU names are now quite different from their desktop counterparts. Let’s break down their naming scheme and explain what each number means for you.