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Sandybridge vs Ivybridge

by Oct 6, 2012 2:09PM PDT

I just ordered a Alienware Aurora R4 computer and am a little confused on the processor.
In the Intel i7 processors I thought if the first number was like i7-2600K the 2 showed it was 2nd generation chip or Sandybridge.
If it was something like a i7-3820 the 3 would mean 3rd generation or Ivybridge.
The processor I am getting is a i7-3820, but Dell lists it as a Sandybridge, that's where the confusion comes in.
Any Thoughts?

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Number scheme
by Oct 7, 2012 12:49AM PDT

It would be nice if the 2 was sandy and the 3 was ivy......but.......notta wok.

That sort of scheme would make it too easy for the user........can't have that.

Intel has a mis-mash of numbers but if you want ivy it's the 22nm die size.

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Thanks bob b
by mopscare42 Oct 7, 2012 1:18AM PDT

I guess I am pretty naive thinking it was that easy.
I found a site this morning saying the i7-3820 processor is actually discribed as a Sandybridge E, that uses a X79 chipset and a LGA 2011 socket.
I am sure it's more than I will ever need, but I have been saving for 2 years for a good computer and Alienware was recommended to me and it just happen to have that processor.

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