Laptop processors (also called CPUs) are the brain of your computer — they determine how fast your laptop runs, how many tasks it can handle, and how efficiently it performs.

🔷 Top Laptop Processor Brands

1. Intel

   • Most common in Windows laptops.

   • Known for smooth performance, energy efficiency, and wide compatibility.

2. AMD

   • Often better value for money.

   • Strong graphics performance (especially with Ryzen models).

   • Great for gaming and multitasking.

3. Apple Silicon (M-series)

   • Used in newer MacBooks (M1, M2, M3).

   • Extremely efficient with great battery life and fast performance.

   • Not compatible with Windows by default.

⚙️ Intel Laptop CPU Tiers

🔷 AMD Laptop CPU Tiers

🍏 Apple Silicon (MacBooks)

🧠 Key CPU Terms

• Cores & Threads – More cores = better multitasking. Threads allow parallel operations.

• Clock Speed (GHz) – Higher GHz = faster performance (but balance with power use).

• Generation – Newer = more efficient. (e.g., Intel 13th Gen is newer than 11th Gen.)

• Cache – Temporary memory to speed up tasks. More = better performance.

• TDP (Wattage) – Affects battery life and cooling.

🛒 Choosing the Right Processor