Difference of Core i3, Core i5 & Core i7

Difference of Core i3, Core i5 & Core i7

 During Security Software installation we are giving some pre requisite to customer / we assumed what type of System hardware is required, accordingly get costing from Vendor. If you are System integrator, your design team must know about the processor.

Intel Core i³ Processor

This particular Intel processor is the entry level processor of this new series of Intel processors. While it may not be the fastest one of the bunch, it can get the job done, at least for most applications.

Mind you, if you need high speed, I suggest one of the other processors that I will unveil in front of your eyes later on in this post. Here’s some of the Core i3 features.

·        Uses 4 threads. Yes, it uses hyper-threading technology which is the latest craze due to its improved efficiency over earlier processors that were put on the market.

·        This processor consists of 2-4 cores, depending on which one you get your hands on.

·        Contains A 3-4 MB Cache

·        Uses less heat and energy than earlier processors, which is always a good thing in this day and age.

Intel Core i⁵ Processor

·        This is the mid-size processor of this bunch, recommended for those who demand a little speed, but not quite enough where the user will be running resource-intensive applications.

·        As with the Core i3 processor, this comes with 2-4 cores, the main difference is that it has a higher clock speed than the Core i3.

·        This is also a heat and energy efficient processor, but it does seem to be better at this particular job than the Core i3 processor.

·        The number of threads used in this is no different than the Core i3 with 2-4 threads, and it also uses hyper threading technology for a boost in performance.

·        The cache of the Core i5 is bigger than the Core i3, it’s at 3-8 MB.

·        The Core i5 is where the turbo mode is made available, this provides users with the opportunity to turn off a core if it’s not being utilized.

Intel Core i⁷ Processor

·        This is for the users that demand power, yes it does provide more power and if Tim Allen gets one of these, this would be the beast that he gets his hands on. Great for gamers and other resource intensive users. 

·        The cache on this one is 4-8 MB.

·        This processor comes with 8 threads, definitely enough to get the job done quickly, maybe even at the speed of light if you’re lucky.  And yes it also utilizes hyperthreading technology.

·        You will have four cores to take advantage of with this particular series.

·        And just like the other ones in this Intel series of processors, it is more energy efficient and produces less heat.

Below reviews the specifications (high-level) of 10^th Gen Intel Core i7 processors as of late 2020.^*

	Cores/ Hyperthreading	Base Frequency	Maximum Turbo Frequency	Cache
Core i7 Laptops	4-8 / Yes	1.00-2.70 GHz	3.80-5.10 GHz	8-16 MB
(10th Generation)
Core i7 Desktops	8 / Yes	2.00-3.80 GHz	4.50-5.10 GHz	16 MB
(10th Generation)

The Intel Core i9 is often called Intel's processor line for "CPU enthusiasts," the early-adopters who always demand the industry’s latest and greatest. A Core i9-powered desktop or i9-powered laptop is great for users whose work requires extremely advanced computing capabilities (editing 4K video, for example). It’s also popular with high-end gamers who play live-action, multi-player, VR-based titles that can benefit from a CPU with hyper-fast cycle times and high core-thread counts.

The Core i9 debuted in 2017 along with a new socket-motherboard combination to support it. As this FAQ was written, the i9 had evolved to a deliver up to10 cores and 20 threads (desktop version). It costs more than the other members of the Intel Core family, but for certain applications, games and other workloads, the difference could be meaningful.

Table below lists the top-level specifications of Intel Core i9 processors (10^th gen) as of late 2020.

	Cores/ Hyperthreading	Base Frequency	Maximum Turbo Frequency	Cache
Core i9 Laptops	8 / Yes	2.40 GHz	5.30 GHz	16 MB
(10th Generation)
Core i9 Desktops	10 / Yes	1.90-3.70 GHz	4.60-5.30GHz	20 MB
(10th Generation)

Here are some broad statements addressing the comparative cost of Intel Core i9-enabled systems versus models with lesser processors, along with the kinds of users (and use cases) that are most likely to benefit from an advanced Core i9 PC:

• Core i⁹ PC – Cost category
• The Core i9 is the “enthusiast” line of Intel Core CPUs
• Core i⁹ PC – Typical users
• Processor early-adopters
• Users of extremely demanding software
• Gamers who always want the latest/greatest
• Workstation users, server operators, etc.
• Core i⁹ PC – Use cases
• Everything the lesser Intel processors can do plus core-intensive activities such as editing huge video files, rendering complex engineering designs, acting as a server, and so on.