what is stepping?

[MatrixVPR]

So I'm thinking that stepping is the batch of processors but what should i look for if stepping is such the important issue!?

 

[CalvinHobbes]

It's the revision of the processor, chipset, etc. For example, A0 could be the first stepping for a specific CPU, the next stepping might be A1, etc.

 

[MatrixVPR]

So I'm thinking that stepping is the batch of processors but what should i look for if stepping is such the important issue!? I know that looking at the model number will tell me the stepping but what do I reference to tell me if i got a good stepping model?

4400+ X2: ADA4400CDBOX ?

 

[trueimage]

its the next line down.

that is the product number

 

[TankGuys]

Originally posted by: MatrixVPR
So I'm thinking that stepping is the batch of processors but what should i look for if stepping is such the important issue!?

Stepping explained

The "good" ones vary by chip type. This is a basic explaination of what the steppings mean though. Enjoy