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title: Choose between the generic and optimized build
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- Choose between the generic and optimized build
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lastmod: 2024-09-29
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> [!note]
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> This guide only applies to the *Linux* and *Windows* versions of Zen.
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This [[guides/index|guide]] provides an overview of the differences between the generic and optimized builds of Zen, so you can make an informed decision on which version to use.
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## Differences between the optimized and generic builds
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The optimized version of Zen uses [Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (AVX2)](https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Vector_Extensions#Advanced_Vector_Extensions_2), a CPU instruction set that enhances performance for certain tasks. This instruction set is available only on modern processors.
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## Supported CPUs for the optimized builds
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The optimized builds of Zen are compatible only with the following CPU families:
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* AMD
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* Carrizo
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* Bristol Ridge
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* All Ryzen CPUs
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* Intel
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* Desktop and Mobile Processors
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* 4th generation Intel Core and newer (All architectures)
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* Celeron and Pentium Tiger Lake and newer
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* Intel Core Series 1 and Series 2
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* High-End Desktop (HEDT) and Server Processors
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* Intel Core X-series (Skylake X, Cascade Lake)
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* Xeon Scalable (Cascade Lake)
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* Xeon Scalable (Cooper Lake)
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* 3rd generation Intel Xeon Scalable (Ice Lake, Cooper Lake)
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* 4th generation Intel Xeon Scalable (Sapphire Rapids)
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* 5th generation Intel Xeon Scalable (Emerald Rapids)
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If your CPU family isn't listed, use the generic build.
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## Check whether your device supports AVX2
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### Linux
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1. Open a terminal
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2. Run the following command:
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```bash
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grep -q -i avx2 /proc/cpuinfo && echo true
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```
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The terminal outputs whether your CPU is supported (`true`) or not.
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### Windows
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1. Open the **Settings** app.
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2. Go to **System** > **About**.
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The settings app displays your CPU model.
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3. Check the model name in either the [Intel](https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark.html) or [AMD](https://www.amd.com/en/products/specifications/processors.html) websites. |