CPU Speed vs Number of Cores?
Computer Illiterate... My computer usage includes minimal gaming, graphics, and multi-tasking. 99% of the time surfing downloading PDF tech articles, using Microsoft Word, etc. I am confused ...
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Which operating system are we talking about?
I'm assuming Windows - but which version?
8.1 utilizes cores better than 7 but if all you're doing is browsing and downloading I don't think you'd see much difference on the desktop. Word might open faster - same with the browser, but how much?
Look at it this way - the cores are turnstiles, and the speed is related to how fast people get through the turnstiles. If you have two turnstiles that allow 2.1 people per second then 252 people get in per minute.
If you have 4 turnstiles that allow 1.8 people per second then 432 people get in per second - provided the applications you are using can use all 4 turnstiles.
Windows 8.1 can see/use all cores so it is inherently faster than older versions, but it does depend on the app being used.
I'm assuming Windows - but which version?
8.1 utilizes cores better than 7 but if all you're doing is browsing and downloading I don't think you'd see much difference on the desktop. Word might open faster - same with the browser, but how much?
Look at it this way - the cores are turnstiles, and the speed is related to how fast people get through the turnstiles. If you have two turnstiles that allow 2.1 people per second then 252 people get in per minute.
If you have 4 turnstiles that allow 1.8 people per second then 432 people get in per second - provided the applications you are using can use all 4 turnstiles.
Windows 8.1 can see/use all cores so it is inherently faster than older versions, but it does depend on the app being used.
