Which is Best to Buy and What is the difference between Core i3,Corei5 and Core i7 Processors ?
Intel’s Current best selling processors are “Core i Series”. Its based on the Nehalem micro-architecture. The three variants Core i3, Core i5, and Core i7, but the names no longer correspond to specific technical features like the number of cores.
Instead, the brand is now divided from low-level (i3), through mid-range (i5) to high-end performance (i7). The release history of all these processors with various speeds and specifications shown below.
Intel’s current line up comes with lot of variety, in terms of processing speed and features.
| Core i3 Processor | Core i5 Processor | Core i7 Processor |
| Entry level processor. 2-4 Cores
4 Threads No Turbo Mode Hyper-Threading (efficient use of processor resources) 3-4 MB Cache 32 nm Silicon (less heat and energy) |
Mid range processor. 2-4 Cores
4 Threads Turbo Mode (turn off core if not used) Hyper-Threading (efficient use of processor resources) 3-8 MB Cache 32-45 nm Silicon (less heat and energy) |
High end processor. 4 Cores
8 Threads Turbo Mode (turn off core if not used) Hyper-Threading (efficient use of processor resources) 4-8 MB Cache 32-45 nm Silicon (less heat and energy) |
Which is Best to buy? Core i3 or Core i5 or Core i7
While the Intel core i3 series has been made to cater to the entry level desktop and laptop computer market, the core i5 series is aimed at the mid level computing segment. The core i7 series is stuffed with high performance processors that can serve the high end market.
Core i Series all Models price as on 1st April 2011.
Buy Core i3 Processor : If you are looking for Cheapest Intel Core processor which is suitable and sufficient for almost all everyday tasks,then Core i3 is the best buy.
Buy Core i5 Processor: If you are going to buy a Laptop and looking for fast performance,excellent battery life of about 6-10 hrs, the Turbo Boost technology,Middle Budget Pricing,Core i5 is the best buy.Because its a targeted release for mid-range computing as i told earlier.
Buy Core i7 Processor: If you are not bothered about the price and Core and Threads and Turbo boost matters for you,go for Core i7 and Core i7 Extreme.
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