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Post by MikeMusic on Jun 16, 2019 9:25:33 GMT
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Post by MartinT on Jun 16, 2019 10:21:52 GMT
Intel have screwed things with the core count. They make 'pretend' i7 CPUs with only dual cores and hyperthreading (as in my Surface Pro and BRIX). They also make a quad core i3, I believe. Admittedly both of my machines are fast, but you can't go by core count any more.
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Post by MikeMusic on Jun 16, 2019 11:08:41 GMT
Haven't kept up with PC tech. Vaguely remember dual core coming in and a mention of quad core. Hyperthreading rings a vague bell Looking around for a speed guide gives too much info and not enough  |
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Post by MartinT on Jun 16, 2019 11:30:12 GMT
Don't get caught up in it. Even a lowly older i5 is plenty of CPU power. RAM is more important and SSD the most important parameter.
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Post by Slinger on Jun 16, 2019 13:18:42 GMT
What Martin said.
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Post by MikeMusic on Jun 16, 2019 15:29:24 GMT
Thanks both. Got it. Was straying into dangerous territory and thinking of doing a SSD upgrade ala MartinT speedysteveLoads new ones on Ebay at daft prices. Also need a RAM upgrade if the SSD doesn't seem to do it |
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