5 CPU specs that actually matter (and 3 you can ignore)

Buying a CPU is often much more than a necessary upgrade — it can determine the platform you'll stay on for the foreseeable future, and the features you'll have access to. This is why it's important to spend some time finding the details about the CPU you're planning to buy. The number of specifications you'll find online might overwhelm you, especially if you're new to PCs. So, I've condensed everything down to the 5 specs you should care about, and 3 that you can ignore.