The
Difference between Intel’s i3, i5, and i7 Core Processors
With
all of these commercials coming in front of our faces about Intel’s newest line
of processors, we can’t help but wonder what in the world the difference is. We
have i3, i5, and i7 to choose from, but which one would suit our needs the
best?
This is something that I have
been wondering upon and I found out that I wasn’t the only one wondering what
on earth Intel has done by releasing these new processors.
Well, the time is here for you to
discover the difference between Intel’s i3, i5, and i7 processors
Intel Core i3 Processor
This particular Intel processor
is enter into new level processors .
While it may not be the fastest one of the bunch, it can get the job done, at
least for most applications.
Mind you, if you need high speed,
I suggest one of the other processors that I will unveil in front of your eyes
later on in this post. Here are some of the Core i3 features.
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Uses
4 threads. Yes, it uses hyper
threading technology which is the latest craze due to its improved efficiency
over earlier processors that were put on the market.
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This
processor consists of 2-4 cores, depending on which one you get your hands on.
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Contains
A 3-4 MB Cache
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Uses
less heat and energy than earlier processors, which is always a good thing in
this day and age.
Intel Core i5 Processor
This is the mid-size processor of
this bunch, recommended for those who demand a little speed, but not quite
enough where the user will be running resource-intensive applications.
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As
with the Core i3 processor, this comes with 2-4 cores, the main difference is that it has a higher clock speed than the Core i3.
·
This
is also a heat and energy efficient
processor, but it does seem to be better at this particular job than the
Core i3 processor.
·
The
number of threads used in this is no different than the Core i3 with 2-4 threads and it also uses hyper threading technology for a boost
in performance.
·
The
cache of the Core i5 is bigger than
the Core i3; it’s at 3-8 MB.
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The
Core i5 is where the turbo mode is
made available; this provides users with the opportunity to turn off a core if
it’s not being utilized.
Intel Core i7 Processor
This is for the users that demand
power, yes it does provide more power and if Tim Allen gets one of these, this
would be the beast that he gets his hands on. Great for gamers and other
resource intensive users.
·
The
cache on this one is 4-8 MB.
·
This
processor comes with 8 threads, definitely enough to get the job done quickly,
maybe even at the speed of light if you’re lucky. And yes it also utilizes hyper threading technology.
·
You
will have four cores to take advantage of with this particular series.
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And
just like the other ones in this Intel series of processors, it is more energy efficient and produces less heat.
