We're entering a new era for CPUs
e-core vs p-core: what are the differences and why is it important?
The increasing number and speed of CPU cores is nothing new. But recently, Intel shook up the game by introducing CPUs with two core types, known as P-cores and E-cores—a first for mainstream computers.
With Intel’s 13th-generation “Raptor Lake” CPUs just around the corner, we thought this would be a great time to discuss what E-cores and P-cores are and why they matter.
Until recently, most multi-core Intel CPUs consisted of nearly identical cores. Typically, each core has the same capacity and clock speed, and the "work" is divided between the cores to process tasks faster.
