Differences between Intel Processors Core i5 and i7?

Ray

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Macbook Pros offer the following:2.4 GHz core i52.53 GHz core i52.66 GHz core i7Which one is more worth my while without paying an arm and a leg. Does the faster GHz or core i7 processor really computer that much faster or would i not notice it?
 

Zachy

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Well if you are looking for the best it would be the i7 processor, the i5 processors dont consume as much power though. And its not all about the clock speed, the i7 chipset is also just better, I believe its the bloomfield.
 

Dark

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Depends on how many programs you run and stuff. If you run alot of programs a stronger processor in better. You can go to the website (intel.com) and find the best for you along with laptops compatible.
 

Dark

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The i5 is just marketed as the mid-level processor while the i7 is the high-end one. The i7 does have a few more features activated that make it more powerful than the i5 and all i7 processors are 64-bit but if you're a regular computer user (you just use your computer for internet browsing, movies, music etc...) then you don't really need to pay the extra for the i7. You certainly won't visibly notice any increase in speed over the i5 because the difference in power is usually only noticeable when the computer is performing processor-intensive functions like compiling or rendering etc.
 

Dark

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What you haven't mentioned is the model numbers of the i5's and i7's. If the i5 is model number 750 then you wont be missing a whole lot when compared to the i7. They are both set on the same type board and are going to give you quad-core power. If the i5 is a 650 or below it is only going to give you dual core multithreading. Essentially this means that it will make it seem like a quad core without that other two cores actually being there.
 

Dark

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The speed difference between the Core i5 and Core i7 depends on your usage, but it can be noticeable. Whether or not the extra performance is worth the extra money to you is your decision, but detailed performance testing may be useful to you:http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/macbook-pro-unibody-faq/macbook-pro-13-15-17-mid-2010-speed-performance-comparison.htmlHope this helps!
 
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