Converting Family/Model/Stepping numbers into English

[Eamonn Casey]

Does anybody know of a utility that I can use to convert the Family X
Model Y Stepping Z into something readable (i.e. Pentium III 450mHz) ?
I have looked around the Intel site and downloaded their cpuid (Dos &
Windows) utility but that only gives me the Family Model & Stepping. I
have also read their documentation on 'Processor Identification and the
CPUID Instruction' but I find that useless also.

The reason I need it is I have been ask to take an inventory of what
machines should be replaced and one of the criteria is processor speed.

Eamonn J.

[Randy S.]

Hi,

I would use the Frequency ID utility when ever I could but I understand
this utility won't work for every situation.

For CPUID, there are several sites to look at for this.
1. The respective processor Specification Updates have CPUIDs listed at
http://developer.intel.com/design/processor/ . Drill down on the left hand
navigation bar.
2. You might find http://support.intel.com/support/processors/sspec.htm
easier to use.

You will note that CPUID id rather imprecise when it comes to speed. The
best identification would be to open the box and find the sSpec# but again
this may not be practical, especially if it voids a warranty by opening a
system. There is also a speed test within the CPUInfo Package at
http://support.intel.com/support/processors/procid/cpuid/cpuinfo.htm

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Randy S.
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