“Why is the processor listed as 8th generation but the processor model is i5-7300U (7th generation)?”

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• Some models include (higher end) 8th gen CPU but MS sells the laptops with the following: The two CPU options are a 7th Generation i5-7300U with 2C/4T sporting a 2.6 GHz base clock and up to 3.5 GHz Turbo, and the 8th Generation i7 8650U with 4C/8, a base clock of 1.9 GHz and Turbo to 4.2 GHz.

  Answered by AndGuitar 7 years ago

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• The $2000 model starts with 8th gen processor.

  Answered by Wolvee 7 years ago

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