Which is better, Pentium dual core G3220 or an i5?
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I am sorry . I have had this computer running only for a few days, therefore I my answer would not be as informative as you would like.Good Luck
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Each processor has advantages over the other. Depending on what you plan to use your system for would determine which would be better for you. The 4820k has more PCI-e bandwidth which will enable you to run more PCI-e cards at a higher bandwidth. It also possess quad channel memory capabilities which can increase the memory performance in some applications. The processor also has the lid soldered on so it will transfer heat better from the chip to the heatsink. Overall, it is a expensive platform. The 4770k advantages are that it has a faster IPC, meaning that for each cycle of the processor, it will be faster. The difference isn't large, but it is there. The 4770k runs on a newer architecture names Haswell whereas the 4820k is the previous generation names Ivy-Bridge. The 1150 socket comes with a more updated chipset. Which means it will natively support more SATA3 and USB3 ports (depending on which chipset you choose, H81, Q85, Z87, etc). The motherboards are less money typically than the 2011 socket board. The main advantage to go to the 2011 is the growth from a quad core with hyper-threading to a six core with hyper-threading. The typical user would never notice a difference. It is very likely that you will be more than happy with the 4770k system setup. Hope that helps you out.
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i can not tell the difference between i5 and i7 for normal use, so i would say i5 one is my one.
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Best to go to the Dell website and check the CPU compatibility list for that motherboard. Generally, the core 2 duo will be better to use if it is compatible with your motherboard: lower power with better performance and probably has a bigger cache.
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Unless you need workstation-like performace, or you are crunching heavy data or running some kind of huge simulation the i5 should work great for you. You have a really good video card, so that will also take a lot of work off your main processor.
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I agree with Mr. Viernes response - the main difference between the two is the RAM and HHD. And of course the screen size. But you can never have enough RAM so I'd upgrade to at least 6GB, or even 8 if your budget allows. The i5 processor seems to be standard on the 400, as it is on my 500, and it's plenty fast. You do have the option of upgrading to the i7, which is great if you're running multiple graphics. Otherwise the i5 should be fine. Of course the 400 has a smaller screen than the 500 but that may be a good thing if you travel often and space is a problem. The 500 isn't heavy, and it's very slim, but it fits tight in a standard sized computer bag.
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It depends on a lot of things. You have to take into consideration FSB, cache, the new features of the core 2 duo chips, if your motherboard can handle it, etc. I'm currently running a low end dual core pentium d 2.66ghz and it would not perform as good as this e4300 even though it's faster. It has a smaller cache and slower fsb among other things. Processor frequency is like a lot of other things, sometimes quality is better than quantity; a higher frequency will almost never dictate whether or not it will perform well.
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The first one has the i7 intel CPU the second one has the i5 CPU. Depends how much processor power you want. If you just want to browse the internet, send emails, do some light office work the i5 is fine. if you use Cad software, do heavy gaming or other processor intense activities then the i7 is the wway to go
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Well, it uses the same socket, so it will most likely work. The only thing of concern would be the power. Most OEM (pre-built) PCs come with a power supply capable of handling just the power requirements of the hardware that it comes with and not much (if any) more. The Pentium G2030 has TDP (maximum power usage) of 55 Watts while the Celeron G465 (what I believe you have now) has a TDP of 35 Watts, which is a relatively small difference and probably not enough to make a difference. If the difference is too much for the power supply to handle then most likely the computer would just restart under load. The worst case scenario is that the power supply will burn out (no risk of fire), leaving behind a strong burning smell. Either way it's highly unlikely that any of the other components will be damaged. To summarize: You shouldn't have an issue using this CPU, but if you do then upgrade your power supply.
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The 595 has a marginally better processor; i5-3320M vs. i5-3230M; 3.3GHz max turbo frequency vs. 3.2GHz max. http://ark.intel.com/compare/72164,64896
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Sorry, here's my answer to the Intel I5 processor is very good and very past when your are making downloading or wi-fi internet compare to the other processor before this is much better and I already recommend to my friend and my colleagues.
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The truth of the matter is this. All i5 Intel Processors lack hyperthreading. This i7 3770K is a quad core / hyperthreaded processor. This means 4 physical processor cores and each is capable of running 2 threads. This is , in effect 8 processor cores (Threads) running at the same time. This provides an approximate increase in performance of 30%. If your software uses multicore, the benefit is immediate. Is it worth the money to you becomes the question.
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thats what I'm using for one thing upset me though its not a pentium 4 3.2ghz its a duo core 2.3 still works ok for gaming for now anyway hope this helps
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Everything is 32 bit compatable. I don't know about processor comparability. Check the Dell website. "Pentium" covers a Very Wide capability and socket format. You would have to be more specific. And for a quicker answer, type your question in to Google.
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its dual core http://ark.intel.com/products/72164/Intel-Core-i5-3230M-Processor-3M-Cache-up-to-3_20-GHz-rPGAkeep an eye on I5 vs I3, it seems Lenovo didnt change the model when they upgraded the CPU.you may think you are getting a deal but you may be comparing I5 vs I3
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No just hyper threading on I7 not worth extra money unless you do 3d disign or other intensive apps if it's just basics and gaming go with I5 the I7 will only improve fps by like 3-5 on games
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The i5 is noisy and heats up a lot...but if you're a game it can handle a lot of PC games (ex. Civ5, SC2 and etc). The i3 is nice. Not as heavy, loud and no moving parts inside. (i5 needs fan) finding cases are easier and service..but you can't do as much. I hope this helped