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    Processor Difference

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by rajuj13, Aug 10, 2011.

  1. rajuj13

    rajuj13 Notebook Consultant

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    What is the difference between:

    Intel Core i5/i7 Mobile Processor
    and
    Intel 2nd generation Core i5/i7 Mobile Processor
    ???


    Thanks,

    -Raju
     
    rajuj13, Aug 10, 2011
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  2. Dufus

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    1st Gen is Nehalem based.

    2nd Gen is SandyBridge based.

    Work a little bit differently with turbo and bclk, 2nd Gen has some new instructions. See "Intel Ark" for specs.

    2nd Generation Intel® Core? i7 Extreme Processor (Mobile)

    2nd Generation Intel® Core? i7 Processors (Mobile)

    2nd Generation Intel® Core? i5 Processors (Mobile)

    Previous Generation Intel® Core? i7 Extreme Processor (Mobile)

    Previous Generation Intel® Core? i7 Processor (Mobile)

    Previous Generation Intel® Core? i5 Processor (Mobile)
     
    Dufus, Aug 10, 2011
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    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    Basically, 2nd gen is faster and better on battery. Get it unless it's obscenely more expensive than the 1st gen.
     
    Pitabred, Aug 10, 2011
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    Ok. Then whats the difference between Nehalem based chip and Sandy Bridge based chip? Please explain in detail please.
     
    rajuj13, Aug 10, 2011
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    Lithus, Aug 11, 2011
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    rajuj13, Pitabred has given a simple explanation, generally newer architecture is better. If you want detailed explanations then follow the links. Processor manuals can be downloaded from the links.
     
    Dufus, Aug 11, 2011
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    Ok fine thanks.
     
    rajuj13, Aug 11, 2011
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    Yes or No answer. Is there a big difference between regular core i7 and Extreme other than the cost?
     
    rajuj13, Aug 11, 2011
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    Extreme Edition has unlocked multipliers for overclocking on top of a higher TDP power threshold and higher multiple clock frequency. It is only useful if you are an enthusiast (overclocking fanatic) or a CPU powerhouse user. Otherwise, it is not worth the investment.
     
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    What kind of job are you gonna give to these processors?
     
    Patrck_744, Aug 11, 2011
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    Laptop will be used for hardcore gaming and some school work on the side.

    Also is overclocking the processor so much, is it good for computer? Or is it bad such as will it damage processor in any way?
     
    rajuj13, Aug 11, 2011
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    Given your usage, a sandy bridge quad core will do nicely. Since you simply said school work i assume you won't have to crunch numbers or do intensive video editing/encoding. An i7-2630qm is more than enough in that case.
     
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    You are not going to be overclocking sandy bridge type CPUs most likely, not that you need to with mobile CPUs as its the GPU you need to worry about.

    Basically if you are looking for a gaming machine you are worrying about completely the wrong component.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Aug 11, 2011
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