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[xle_camry]

Hello people! Can you tell me the differences between these processors with details? Is their difference big? With all details please. Thanks.

[LuthfiHakim]

The last time I checked, there were a few pages in wikipedia with complete details on Intel processors. So I believe searching wikipedia is your best bet other than reading datasheets from intel sites (since you want all the details).

[xle_camry]

it is mixed in wikipedia. I want a clear information.

[LuthfiHakim]

Well, then it's your job to squeeze them more. :) But that job actually is much much easier compared to reading Intel datasheets. You can start by creating a table with one column for each processor and one row for each detail you want, then fill that table with information from wikipedia pages. Once finished, you will get your self all the details in easy form to comprehend.

[Alexander]

Dual cores and Core 2 duos are virtually the same, In fact the Dual Cores are just a continuation of the Pentium line and are usually rebranded Conroes (core 2 duos). i3/5/7 are the newer Intel architecture which is named Nehalem, the i5 is a slightly less powered version and is suitable for servers, the i3 is even more slightly less powered and is suitable for low energy and portable laptops, home computers etc. as it is a lot cheaper.

So if you are looking for a good processor for a laptop, an i3 is the best you will need as it is a portable device, otherwise the i5. The i7 is a bit more powerful and is not truly needed for most gaming. I did a lot of hardware modification back in my day, so I know a bit about them :)

[LuthfiHakim]

@Nullworm, I believe Core2Duos are 64bit processors while dual cores are 32bit. But I could be wrong, though, perhaps there are 32bit version of core2duos?

[Alexander]

LuthfiHakim said:

@Nullworm, I believe Core2Duos are 64bit processors while dual cores are 32bit. But I could be wrong, though, perhaps there are 32bit version of core2duos?

Even my old P4 had EMT64, Intel would be messed if that were the case. Pentium Dual Cores are the P5 line continuation, C2Ds were the next line often rebranded with lower frequency and binned as P5's.

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[vhinzeg]

one thing is for sure core 2 duo is faster on dual core because of its new technology. Core i7 that's another story it's the fastest all I can say

[Alexander]

vhinzeg said:

one thing is for sure core 2 duo is faster on dual core because of its new technology.

Many of the Dual cores are rebranded Conroes (older Core 2 Duos) and can be binned at lower frequencies, they can easily surpass the speed of C2D's when put at a higher frequency. Intel just had two lines, well three, if you can call Celeron dual cores a processor.