Which processor?

danjmilos · 16. Sep 2011, 11:31 PM

If you had your druthers which would you want, a true quad core processor or a dual core with hyper threading?

Dan

J_L · 17. Sep 2011, 12:24 AM

If I need a quad core, I would get the real thing, which is most likely faster and stabler.

Sope · 17. Sep 2011, 12:16 PM

Basically it would depend on your budget and what you want to do with your computer.

There's plenty of CPU comparison tests here which may help you make your decision.

I'd want a Quad core.

Awgeewhiz · 19. Sep 2011, 02:38 PM

Earlier this year I got a great price on a 2nd rev I7-930 quad with multi-threading that gave me 8 virtual cores. I bought it as part of a made to
order package and made out like a bandit. It was actually cheaper then
an AMD true 6 core.

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J_L Co-Author, Best Free Security List Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,475	If I need a quad core, I would get the real thing, which is most likely faster and stabler.

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Sope Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 809	Basically it would depend on your budget and what you want to do with your computer. There's plenty of CPU comparison tests here which may help you make your decision. I'd want a Quad core.