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Sunday, January 9, 2011

Intel core i3, i5, i7 - Which One to Choose?

                               Are you planning to buy a new desktop or laptop and thinking whether to choose Intel core i3 or core i5 or core i7 processor? If the answer is yes, this article is worth reading. These three are Intel's new line processors which include plenty of new features as compared to the older core 2 duo lines. Whether you want to build the computer on your own or would like to go for a branded one, you can always get remote tech support from PC repair companies.
                              Renowned processor company Intel has come up with three new processors to provide a better computing experience to the PC users. The core i3 series processors are the the entry level processors, core i5 series is the mid level processors while core i7 processors are the high end ones.
                               Let's have a look at the technical specifications of all these processors. Launched in January 2010 the core i3 line processors are of three types such as i3-530, i3-540 and i3-550. The clocking frequency ranges from 2933 MHz to 3200 MHz. All the i3 processors feature a 2x256 KB L2 cache, 4MB L3 smart cache with DMI as well as two cores and an integrated Graphic Processing Unit. Based on a 32 nm architecture i3 allows more transistors to be placed on the chip. There are two cores and four threads which are supported by hyperthreading and virtualization technology from Intel.
                               The core i5 line of processors comprise three lines of processors such as the core i5 7xx, core i5 7xxS and core i5 6xx series. Clocking frequencies of these processors are from 2.4 GHz to 3.33 GHz but it could be augmented with the new Turbo Boost technology from Intel. Some of the i5 processors feature 4 cores with 4 threads while some come with 2 cores and 4 threads. But almost all of them have an 8MB L3 cache, Intel HD graphics and Intel Smart Cache technology.
                                The core i7 processors are the best among the three. Comprising eight different series of processors these processors are termed as 'The Best Processors On the Planet' by Intel. These quad core processors comprise 8 threads and the clocking frequencies touch 3.06 GHz. These also include Turbo Boost and Hyperthreading Technology from Intel. i7 processors have 8 MB of smart cache and it reaches 12 MB.
For an improved computing experience, all these processors are excellent. But the prices differ from each other and it mostly due to its cache memory. i3 is the lowest in terms of price while i7 is the highest. Now, according to your budget and requirement you can chose any of these processors and enjoy happy computing.
                                There are many online computer support providers that offer PC support to the computer users to troubleshoot any PC issues. Browse internet and contact any such service provider.
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