Ryzen 2400GE for 580 yuan! ? Can you buy such a CPU?

I recently discovered a gold mine. I bought a Ryzen 2400GE for 580 yuan. Of course, there is a reason for being so cheap-this is an ES version of the processor. What? You don’t know what the ES version is?

What is the ES version of the CPU?

ES is an abbreviation, the full name is Engineer Sample, which is mainly used for testing by engineers, and part of it is used for product development and testing by motherboard manufacturers or other partners.

There are also some subdivisions, all of which are engineering samples. The cheapest is the ES version. Generally, the seller will tell the player that this does not display the CPU model specifications. Relatively speaking, this is an early engineering sample, which is characterized by extremely cheap prices. . However, the stepping of this type of CPU is usually relatively old and prone to potential problems (there are also newer steppings).

In contrast, there is a "positive display" version, the model is displayed normally, except that there is an (ES) at the end of the model, it is no different from the official version (retail version), it is called the QS version, which is English Qualification The abbreviation of Sample, which is the quality confirmation sample.

Can the ES version work?

Whether it is ES or QS, the most important thing is to look at the step version. The so-called stepping is a kind of mark that has been revised several times. As you can see in the CPU-Z screenshots, if the stepping and revision version are relatively high, it is actually closer to the final product. For example, the special CPU of Xiaobian, although it does not display the ES engineering sample of the CPU model, but the step It is not A0/00 or the like, but the later E0/F0. It is basically the same as the official version when used.

Besides, the Ryzen 2400GE ES I bought is a lot cheaper than the original genuine CPU. There is no problem with the performance test and the version number is also good. Of course, it is a great value choice.

But the editor here wants to emphasize that this kind of CPU is not a product that flows out of the formal way, and it does not have any warranty. After all, it is an engineering sample and cannot be used in "special" fields. Of course, if it is only used for daily use, there is no problem. . In addition, the supply of this product is not stable, and a batch of them pops up occasionally. Rubbish guys like Xiaobian will grab it when they encounter it.

There is another problem. Some ES version processors are more special, can be displayed, and the stepping is relatively new, but they have strict usage restrictions. For example, the editor found an i7 6700K ES processor, and everything is normal. Only Win7 can be installed, and Win10 cannot even be installed. It is best not to touch this kind of thunder, even if its price is lower than the general ES CPU!

Plus these partners don’t suffer

You must be prepared to try your luck when buying the ES version of the processor. It is enough for platform selection. In case the processor is of average quality, it can only be used for daily office work, and it will not be too painful. For example, the Ryzen 2400GE ES collected by the editor is equipped with a B350 motherboard, and it costs 1,000 yuan for a full payment, but it is already the performance configuration of the mid-end mainstream model, which is a surprise!

Of course, although the ES version is very attractive, it is mainly a "pie" for the adventurous friends. You must have enough luck and skill to hold it. If you don’t have much confidence in this aspect, you should follow the editor honestly to choose regular accessories. After all, “safety” is the first thing to do with the installation.