What Is “Binning” for Computer Components?
You might not realize it, but every time you purchase a new desktop CPU, you also get a ticket for a giveaway called the “silicon lottery.” Two CPUs of the same model can perform differently when pushed to their limits thanks to something called “CPU binning.”
What Is Binning?
Binning is a sorting process in which top-performing chips are sorted from lower-performing chips. It can be used for CPUs, GPUs (graphics cards), and RAM.
Say you want to manufacture and sell two different models of CPU: one that’s fast and expensive, and another that’s slower at a bargain price