Identifying Multiple Core/Thread Support

[LadYKilleR8520]

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This is for people who is having a hard time deciding whether to get a Core i7, Core i5 or Core i3

Definition of Terms:

Processor = it's the chip, the little square metal thing in the center of the motherboard
= it handles almost all processes happening in the PC
= in the following examples below, imagine this as the office.

Process = This is the workload. Ex. Extracting Files, Running Programs, Converting files, Rendering, etc...

Core = this is the total number of WORKERS doing the work inside the office (PROCESSOR)

Thread = this is the total number of HANDS doing the work inside the office (PROCESSOR)

Ex: Hasswell Core i7 = 4 cores, 8 threads (there are 4 WORKERS and 8 HANDS all in the processor)
= in this example we can say that each WORKER has 2 HANDS (4 workers X 2 hands = 8 hands )

Hasswell Core i5 = 4 cores, 4 threads (there are 4 WORKERS and 4 HANDS all in the processor)
= in this example we can say that each WORKER has 1 HAND each (4 workers X 1 hand = 4 hands )

Hasswell Core i3 = 2 cores, 4 threads (there are 2 WORKERS and 4 HANDS all in the processor)
= in this example we can say that each WORKER has 2 HANDS each (2 workers X 2 hand = 4 hands )

Now the Question: Do you need an i7, i5 or i3 ? Depends!

Real question is, are you using programs that use all cores/threads?

Here's how to find out:
1) Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager
2) Go to "Performance Tab" and click "Open Resource Monitor"
3) in the Resource Monitor go to CPU tab, here you will see the loads of each HAND in the processor

Below is an example of a program who does not use all the Threads(HANDS) in your processor(OFFICE).





Below is an example of a program who uses all the Threads(HANDS) in your processor(OFFICE)





So, run your mostly used program, and see if it uses all the threads, then decide whether you're going to benefit having an i3, i5 or i7

PS: Insomnia.. way mabuhat.. walang basagan nang trip LOL!!

[Echelnalf]

PS: Insomnia.. way mabuhat.. walang basagan nang trip LOL!!

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By the way, naa toy gi post (murag si bro Butitoy ba to) about anang Cores and Threads. Illustrations to siya sa fastfood scene. Well back to the topic. Informative baya jud kaayo ni labi na sa katong ga plan og 1st build.