Have you heard about Intel’s new powerful processors that came out this year? Take some time to familiarize yourself with some of the details during Intel gamer days. That’s right, Intel gamer days are here again with great savings on Intel powered laptops and desktop computers that’ll make everything you do go more smoothly: school, work, and especially gaming! Learn some facts about Intel’s new processors, then enter for a chance to win an amazing Intel powered laptop.

Which Intel processor will you choose

Shopping for a laptop isn’t easy for most of us. Part of the problem is that Best Buy has an incredibly large selection. A good first step is to read the Laptop buying guide and narrow down your choices a little. You can also narrow it down by deciding what kind of processor you want: on the Best Buy laptops page you will see a set of facets on the left hand side of the page for processor type. If you want one of the new Intel processors, then you would select one with “Intel” at the beginning. After that, you’ll want to choose the processor that matches your needs and budget. Here is a short primer that should help:

  1. i5 vs i7 vs i9: this is the first main differentiator for Intel processors where a higher number means better performance and usually a higher price too. If you are doing basic computing tasks (for work or school) and play simple games then an i5 may be perfect for your needs and will likely save you some money. If you want a laptop capable of playing complex games, processing large video files, or other demanding tasks then pay a little extra for a machine with a higher numbered processor.
  2. 11th gen vs 12th gen: as with most technologies, newer will be faster and more versatile. This is especially true for Intel processors released this year. We discussed the 11th generation processors in last year’s Intel gamer days article. They are still amazing processors, capable of handling the most complex tasks and demanding games very well. This year Intel released a major leap in processor design with the 12th gen processor as we discussed in an article last spring. Read that article and you’ll understand why “11 is good, but 12 is a lot better.” Again, if you want to save money, then last year’s model will be excellent for your needs. If you want maximum flexibility and performance then you’ll be leaning toward the newest models.
  3. H vs K vs HK: Intel model numbers have a suffix and two of the most important ones for fast laptops are H and K. H means the processor is optimized for high performance in laptops. Most of the fastest laptops have this suffix. The other suffix, K, is especially useful for very serious gamers or computing enthusiasts who want to push their machines to their absolute limits. The K means the processor is unlocked, and can be configured to go beyond the fastest specifications set by the manufacturer: the term for this is overclocking. People who desire an extra edge in gaming, or want to process very demanding computing task will often turn to a K processor.

What questions do you have about Intel processors

Those three points above will likely help most computer buyers but I know they won’t answer all of your questions. Intel actually has a quite a range of processors and it can be confusing. One of the things I hope you get out of Intel gamers days is a little more knowledge that will help you make a more informed decision on your next laptop purchase. As such, the methods of entry for this contest are designed to help. And just by asking or answering a question below, you’ll have a chance to win a great prize from one of the sponsors of this contest. Carefully read the instructions below for the best chance. You never know, you might win one of these four amazing laptops.

We will also give away a digital code for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (PC) to each prize winner because from August 25th, you will also receive a copy of the game if you purchase a qualifying device equipped with Intel i7 or i9 processor at Best Buy!

How to enter

Entering this contest is easy and you can enter in two different ways

  1. In comment below, help our readers learn about Intel processor by either
    1. asking a question about one thing you don’t understand about Intel processors; or
    2. answering a question that someone else posted in these comments about Intel processors; or
    3. telling us one thing you just learned about Intel processors that you think is interesting.
  2. For up to two (2) additional entries, create a public post on a social media channel (one entry per channel!) sharing with your friends and followers one thing you like about Intel Core 12th Gen processors; include the hashtag #BbyIntelgamerdaysContest, so we can find your post, and include one of the pictures showing on this article. Then return here and tell us in a comment below on which channel you posted it and the name of your channel (since many people use pseudonyms) so that we can check and verify your entry. You can use any two social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc.), but the post must be public so we can verify it is there.

What you can win

At the end of this contest we will randomly select four winners from all eligible entries to win one of these prize bundles: HP OMEN 16″ gaming laptop and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (PC), Acer Nitro 5 15.6″ gaming laptop and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (PC), Dell Alienware m15 R7 15.6″ gaming laptop and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (PC), Gigabyte Aero 16 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (PC).

This contest runs from August 25th until Sept 4th. 

Remember you can enter in two different ways. Everyone needs a great computer so you know many people who would benefit from the information in this article, and would love to win a new Intel powered laptop. Share this article with all your friends and family!

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Good Luck

Martin Renaud
Martin Renaud
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Martin loves working with the talented editors and writers on the Best Buy Blog as Editor-in-Chief. During his spare time he is either working on his next novel, cooking up a masterpiece in the kitchen, or adding some smart tech to his new home on Mayne Island in British Columbia.
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651 COMMENTS

  1. the abbreviation K means the processor is “unlocked” and be pushed beyond the manufacturer’s settings. Kind of like turning your amp up to 11 in Spinal Tap. Cause it’s better at 11

  2. Never really followed how they created their skus in terms of the Gen-Sku-Locked/Unlocked. That’s pretty useful to know.

  4. I never knew that about the H and K suffixes!
    My kids are really into gaming, and we lost our main laptop due to moving damage, so this would be a treat to win

  6. I learned from this article on the differences between the possible suffixes available with the different Intel CPUs. I never knew they even had a HK series of processors.

  10. I learned about H vs K. I using a i7 processor to my laptop but I can’t know this H vs K but because of this article I learned that, now i want to share what can I learned.

    H means the processor is optimized for high performance in laptops.

    The K means the processor is unlocked, People who desire an extra edge in gaming, or want to process very demanding computing task will often turn to a K processor.

  11. Thank you! When I used to buy a laptop, I only pay attention about which version and not the suffix. Now that I’ve learned what the H and K meant, it will help me decide which suffix I need when I’m shopping for a laptop. Thanks!

    • It relates to the model in the generation you are looking at. For example 11700 is 11 gen i7 and 11500 is 11 gen i5.

      Hope this helps!

  15. I learned about the suffix on Intel model numbers. The H is for High performance and the K means it is unlocked to go beyond the manufactures/spec

  16. I had heard of overclocking before for serious gamers but I had no idea the suffix H or K determined whether the processor was unlocked for the ability to do such a thing

  17. I was previously aware of the differences between the modifiers i5, i7, i9 and the 11th vs 12th generations but I did not realize that the suffix H or K also had a meaning and what that was. That is definitely something I will be looking at when choosing my next laptop.

  20. I learned that the H is for high performance and that the k means it is unlocked to go beyond the manufacturers spec/

  21. I have a question is it possible to enjoy the benefits of the intel processor to the 100 percent limit? I don’t understand all the product features that make the featured laptops which are all known to be amazing gaming machines.

    I had no idea what the H and K stood for in processors and I am excited to learn that the H stands for High Performance and the K stands for the processor being able to be overclocked.

  29. I learnt a lot about intel processors, mostly about the suffix letters. The H, HK indicators are new to me and good information to have when shopping for a new laptop.

  30. I learned that the H stands for High Performance and the K stands for the processor being ready for overclocking.

  31. learned that I need to look for the special “K” ingredient when building my Intel pc to overclock my machine to its absolute limits and give me the best extra edge in gaming

  33. The difference between i5, i7, etc. was new to me. Higher number means higher…processing power? Higher capabilities?

  38. Just like everyone else, I had no idea about what H and K meant. I definitely need to pay attention to this when I get myself a gaming laptop because I need something that will minimize Fallout 4 crashes. SO done with console gaming!!!

  39. I learned about H vs K vs HK. I always saw those symbols, but never knew what they stood for and the differences until now.

  41. I didn’t know that Intel model numbers have a suffix and two of the most important ones for fast laptops are H and K. H.

  42. I learned the difference between H vs K vs HK.
    The K processor is unlocked allowing for different configurations allowing it to be pushed beyond it’s specifications.

  45. I had no idea what the H and K stood for in processors, and was fascinated to learn that the H stands for High Performance (I want that!) and the K stands for the processor being able to be overclocked. These gaming laptops sound awesome!

  47. i learned if i want a laptop capable of playing complex games, processing large video files, or other demanding tasks then pay a little extra for a machine with a higher numbered processor.

  49. I learned what the letters H and K stand for re Intel processors, i.e. H=high performance and K=CPU is unlocked.

  50. There are some great comments here!

    I learned that the the 11th generation processors, compared to 12th generation, are still amazing and very capable processors, which is good news when you are on a budget (and you have grown children)!

    @ad_langs

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