Which is better Pentium or Core i5. Which is better Intel Core i3 or Core i5? Why is Core i7 so expensive? And where did the Pentium go? Which brand of gaming processor should I choose?
Intel has earned fundamental trust among active users desktop gaming PCs, work And computers for home. Reliable and high-performance - this, of course, is about its modern multi-core central processors. But choosing between AMD And Intel, many of us are faced with very confusing series and names of crystals from the “blue” chipmaker.
This is an instruction on how to understand processors Intel V 2017 what is better in the series Core what characteristics do the model series mean? i3, i5 And i7, and where did they go? Intel Pentium And Celeron?
What kind of processors does Intel have in 2017?
Modern Intel processors are divided into three types of the Core family.
Intel "Core i" processors differ from each other:
Level cache(own super memory is a very important characteristic that helps the CPU perform tasks more efficiently);
The presence and absence of certain technologies;
architectural decisions;
Goals and your marketing purpose.
Intel Core i3
These are dual-core processors equipped with technology Hyper-Threading. It helps improve performance under high load. It is enough for simple games and most applications under Windows.
Family Intel Core i3 it is not equipped with a large cache, does not support Turbo Boost technology and is most suitable for work and home computers, where the main tasks are related to the Internet, web browsing, light games and office programs.
Intel Core i5
Quad-core processors without Hyper-Threading, but with faster processing of workload-intensive tasks at the physical level. The optimal choice for lovers of games and resource-intensive applications. In terms of performance, they often exceed the capabilities Core i3.
Intel Core i7
Quad-core processors with Hyper-Threading for computer enthusiasts, gamers (for gaming PCs) and professionals. High level of cache memory, advanced integrated graphics technologies and the latest achievements of the company at the core architecture level.
Where did the Intel Pentium and Celeron processors go?
There are practically no old processors left on sale Intel. Series Pentium(for home computers and gaming) and Celeron(working systems) by 2017 were officially transferred from the architectural range to the brand category.
Intel Pentium processors not issued since 2009. Since then, the name has been used as a brand for some entry-level products based on the Intel Core architecture.
Intel Celeron processors finally phased out of commercial production in 2011, giving way to the Atom, Core and in some cases Pentium series.
Everyone thinks that Core i3 is simply cheaper, and Core i7 is more expensive - that’s not true
The well-established opinion that Intel thus segmented its desktop processors into inexpensive ones Core i3, mass medium-budget Core i5 and high performance Core i7 for enthusiasts - not entirely true. The model numbers in each family will completely confuse you.
Can you tell what the difference is between the Intel Core i5-6400 and the Core i5-7600K?
Central processors within the same series may differ in performance levels, different modifications, and even generations. Now we will figure out in a few steps what all these numbers and letters mean. You can immediately determine which processor, for example, Intel Core i5, is better.
What does the number mean in Intel Core processors after i3/i5/i7?
Number 6
in Intel Core i5- 6
400 means the generation number ("sixth generation Intel Core"), as 7
in Core i5- 7
600K means 7
generation of Intel processors for Windows 10. This way you can determine which of them is newer and arrange the models in order.
The last three digits determine SKU. They actually show how powerful the processor is within the product line. Core i5-7 600
K will be faster compared to Core i5-7 500
K.
Letters in the name indicate various additional qualities of the Intel Core processor. Here are the differences:
H- high-performance graphics.
K- ability to unlock overclocking of Intel processor.
Q- four physical cores.
QM- the same, but for mobile PCs.
T- Optimized for efficient desktop PCs.
U- optimized with low power consumption for mobile computing.
How to compare Intel, AMD, laptop, PC processors?
There is a universal online service where you can enter the processor model identifier and get a table with a complete comparison of characteristics and features: cpuboss.com.
Until recently, some 20 years ago, computer performance was completely determined by the central processor. Actually, the computers themselves were named after the generation of processors - “three”, “four”, “Pentium”. And it was immediately clear to everyone what the system was capable of. But since 1997, 3D accelerators began to play an important role, radically increasing performance in games. At first they were an addition to the main video card, but very soon they moved into it itself. Moreover, video cards have learned to take on part of the load that previously lay on the central processor.
Therefore, today PC performance is determined by the combination of processor, video card, memory and storage. None of the components is capable of “pulling out” speed alone. And yet the processor still sets the level of the machine, and it is from there that the configuration selection begins.
I remember a time when choosing a processor was easy. They differed only in generation, frequency and, of course, price. The newer the generation and the higher the frequency, the faster. You evaluate your financial capabilities and buy. Those were good times. It’s a pity that there wasn’t enough money for normal processors back then.
It’s interesting that the “wafer” that comes out of the oven can have very different processors. I mean, the crystals are the same, but how they are labeled is a big question.
Now everything is, to put it mildly, more complicated. Let's start with Intel products. Three generations of processors (and in some cases four) for desktop systems are on sale simultaneously. Each generation is divided into three families. Each family, in turn, is divided into groups, from 3 to 10 (!). And in each group there are from several to one and a half dozen processors. Normal, right? Even for a person who understands a little about this, it can be difficult to decide. But for normal people who need to quickly buy a computer without bothering, it’s really hard.
After reading this text to the end, you will be able to choose a processor for your needs without spending extra money on it. Which, in fact, are very useful.
Let's start with the basics
Processors for personal computers today are made by two companies - Inteland AMD. A couple of years ago, I would have said that you should only choose from Intel products, because AMD was catastrophically behind in performance. But, fortunately, the company managed to bridge the gap, and today processors compete on almost equal terms. In this article we will talk about what Intel produces, and I will write about AMD later.
Desktop and laptop processors differ significantly in features and performance. Simply put, they have little in common other than their names. Mobile versions are significantly slower: the Core i7 in an ultrabook loses to the Core i3 in a home system. In this material we are talking specifically about stationary, desktop versions. We can choose them according to our own taste, whereas in a laptop the chip is tightly soldered and cannot be replaced. You can only change the entire laptop.
The number of cores alone does not determine performance. Salespeople in stores like to say the opposite: they say, four cores are better than two, take more! In fact, a lot depends on the tasks. If the computer is used for typing text, amateur photo processing, and even 3D games such as World of Tanks, you will not feel the difference between 2 and 4 cores. Simply because most programs still only know how to use two cores, and the rest will be idle. Of course, if you don’t want money, you have to take everything that is MOST EXPENSIVE. But in a situation with a limited budget, a dual-core processor with a high frequency seems to be a more preferable purchase. It also makes sense to save on a processor if you don’t have enough for a fast video card: it’s definitely more useful in games. Four cores will come in handy when rendering video, mass converting photos from RAW to JPEG, working with 3D graphics, archiving large amounts of data, etc. and so on. That is, when solving professional rather than domestic problems.
Cache matters. Cache is ultra-fast memory built into the processor itself. In the old days, when RAM and storage were slow, cache size was a critical parameter for performance. Seriously, when the cache size in the processor increased from 512 kilobytes to 1 megabyte, at the same frequency the speed jump was noticeable to the naked eye. Nowadays the cache is no longer so important, but it is still useful when the most frequently used data is located inside the processor. This does not affect performance tests, but the responsiveness of the computer is higher, the larger the volume. In modern Intel processors, the cache size ranges from 2 to 12 megabytes.
Processors differ by generation. Now there are three generations of Intel Core on the shelves side by side - the sixth, seventh and eighth. The first two are purely cosmetically different, use the same socket on the motherboard, and are generally interchangeable. Whichever is cheaper, we take it. The eighth generation has undergone significant changes, which I will write about separately. And, alas, it requires a new motherboard, which does not support processors of the sixth and seventh generations. So the buyer is faced with a peculiar dilemma: buy a slightly cheaper non-scalable system on old-generation processors, where when upgrading you will have to change both the processor and the motherboard at once, or buy a new one right away, where - perhaps - if necessary, you can change only the processor. This is such an illusory hope, because the “old” processor will have enough performance reserves for a long time, for sure two years. And by then Intel will come up with some other incompatible socket. But, of course, we must hope.
What's the difference?
Intel today has three families of processors - Celeron, Pentium and Core.
Celeronhistorically the cheapest and slowest variety, designed for basic-level computers. When they first appeared, using them without overclocking was not very comfortable. However, the first Celerons overclocked remarkably well; I was able to boost the Celeron 300A from 300 MHz to 450, which gave performance at the level of the top Pentium II of that time.
But times have changed. For example, the Celeron G3950 operates at 3 GHz, has two cores and is made using a modern 14-nanometer process technology. And it costs a little more than 3 thousand rubles. Not a record holder, of course, but it’s just perfect for most office machines.
Pentium– cheerful middle peasants. The Pentium G line has a frequency of 3.5 to 3.7 GHz, which, combined with 3 megabytes of cache and two cores, provides decent performance, to put it mildly. Paired with a top-end video card, such a processor will not put even a top-end game to shame. The only disadvantage is the lack of support for Turbo Boost technology, which additionally overclocks the processor cores under high load, but given the base frequencies of modern Pentiums, this is hardly that important. Moreover, the new Pentium models, unlike the sixth and seventh generation Core i3, support Hyper-Threading technology, which helps execute two threads of commands on one core. Price from 3300 to 5000 rubles.
Core- top family. But inside it, not everything is so simple, because very, very different processors live inside it.
Corei3 until recently they were very similar to Pentium. Differences were found only in frequencies (even slightly higher) and cache size (4 megabytes instead of 3). There was no point in overpaying, to be honest. But recently the 8th generation Core i3 went on sale, where at the old price of a dual-core model they give a quad-core one, and the cache size is 8 megabytes. In Russia, however, there is still a difference in price with older models, but not serious, a few hundred rubles. For example, an Intel Core i3-8100 costs about 9 thousand, and if not all users will benefit from the “free” cores, then an 8-MB cache is very much in the picture. The price of Core i3, depending on the generation and frequency, ranges from 7 to 14 thousand rubles.
Corei5 - the golden mean. In the vast majority of cases, this is a top-end processor for home needs. Everything is there in the best possible way - 4 cores for serious tasks, high frequencies, Turbo Boost for acceleration under load, and enough cache. And in the eighth generation, the number of cores in the top Core i5 was increased to 6. To be honest, it’s hard for me to imagine a task where so much would be useful. Few applications can load four cores properly, but when will they learn to work with six? It's a big question. On the other hand, here, as with the Core i3, the principle of “more cores at the same price” is used. And if six are worth as much as four - well, why not take it? For the sake of the same cache. Fair warning: you won't feel the difference. But moral satisfaction is quite possible. The price range is again large - from 11 to 24 thousand rubles.
Corei7 – the top of the tops. The difference from Core i5 is a higher frequency and increased cache size. Plus, such a beast appears as the already mentioned Hyper-Threading. This is a fairly old technology that appeared in the Pentium 4, thanks to which each core pretends to be two at once for applications. That is, from the point of view of programs, the system has not 4 cores, but eight. Well, or not 6, but 12, if we talk about the eighth generation. There is no serious point in buying a Core i7 for home. That's just no, that's all. Recommended only to those who can’t eat until they buy the coolest thing. The eighth generation Core i7 also received 6 cores and as much as 12 megabytes of cache. The issue price is from 20 to 34 thousand rubles. Yes, by the way, I have a Core i7.
Useful tips
– Don't skimp on your motherboard. Don't regret it, that's all. So that it’s a good breed, and there’s plenty of all sorts of connectors, and even some frills wouldn’t hurt, like improved built-in sound and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth modules. The mother is the head of everything, and how stable the system will work depends on her. I like products from ASUS, ASRock and Gigabyte.
– In the name of the processor familyCorethere is a letter K at the end. For example, Intel Core i7-8700K. This means that the processor has an unlocked multiplier, and you can try to overclock it to a higher frequency using standard motherboard tools, without additional wizardry. There is no economic sense in this, because the multiplier is unlocked only for the most expensive and productive models, which already operate at high frequencies. But you can have fun. The main thing is not to forget to buy a good cooler with a large radiator.
– Dual coreCeleron, Pentiumand Corei3 can work well with passive cooling, if there is at least one fan in the computer case. It is enough to place an effective radiator on them and moderately generously lubricate them with thermal paste.
– In all modern processorsIntelhas a built-in graphics core. It's not great for gaming, but it handles everything else. Moreover, all current models have hardware video encoding and decoding, which was previously an attribute of older processors.
– I deliberately left the ruler behind the scenesCoreX, where there are very expensive models for wealthy maniacs. If you already have a lot of money, you will find one for yourself without my prompting.
A continuation about AMD is in the works. Questions can (and should) be directed to:
For an office, home or gaming computer, it is not so difficult to choose the right processor. You just need to decide on your needs, orient yourself a little in the characteristics and price ranges. There is no point in thoroughly studying the smallest nuances if you are not a “geek,” but you need to understand what to pay attention to.
For example, you can look for a processor with a higher frequency and cache memory, but without paying attention to the core of the chip, you can get into trouble. The core, in fact, is the main performance factor, and the rest of the characteristics are plus or minus. In general terms, I can say that the more expensive the product in the line of one manufacturer, the better, more powerful, and faster it is. But AMD processors are cheaper than those from Intel.
- The processor should be chosen depending on the tasks at hand. If in normal mode you have about two resource-intensive programs running, then it is better to buy a dual-core “stone” with a high frequency. If more threads are used, it is better to opt for a multi-core processor of the same architecture, even with a lower frequency.
- Hybrid processors (with a built-in video card) will allow you to save on the purchase of a video card, provided that you do not need to play fancy games. These are almost all modern Intel and AMD processors of the A4-A12 series, but AMD has a stronger graphics core.
- All processors marked “BOX” must be supplied with a cooler (of course, a simple model, which will not be enough for high loads, but is just what is needed for operation in nominal mode). If you need a cool cooler, then .
- Processors marked “OEM” are covered by a one-year warranty, while processors marked “OEM” are covered by a three-year warranty. If the warranty period provided by the store is shorter, it is better to think about looking for another distributor.
- In some cases, it makes sense to buy a percentage from hand, this way you can save about 30% of the amount. True, this method of purchase is associated with a certain risk, so you need to pay attention to the availability of a guarantee and the reputation of the seller.
Main technical characteristics of processors
Now about some characteristics that are still worth mentioning. It is not necessary to go into it, but it will be useful to understand my recommendations for specific models.
Each processor has its own socket (platform), i.e. the name of the connector on the motherboard for which it is intended. Whatever processor you choose, be sure to look at socket matching. At the moment there are several platforms.
- LGA1150 – not for high-end processors, used for office computers, gaming and home media centers. Entry-level integrated graphics, except Intel Iris/Iris Pro. Already going out of circulation.
- LGA1151 is a modern platform, recommended for future upgrade to newer hardware. The processors themselves are not much faster than the previous platform, i.e., there is little point in upgrading to it. But there is a more powerful integrated graphics core of the Intel Graphics series, DDR4 memory is supported, but it does not provide a significant performance gain.
- LGA2011-v3 is a top-end platform designed for building high-performance desktop systems based on Intel X299 system logic, expensive, outdated.
- LGA 2066 (Socket R4) - socket for HEDT (Hi-End) Intel processors of Skylake-X and Kaby Lake-X architecture, replaced 2011-3.
- AM1 for weak, energy-efficient processors
- AM3+ is a common socket, suitable for most AMD processors, incl. for high-performance processors without an integrated video core
- AM4 is designed for microprocessors with Zen microarchitecture (Ryzen brand) with and without integrated graphics, and all subsequent ones. Added support for DDR4 memory.
- FM2/FM2+ for budget versions of Athlon X2/X4 without integrated graphics.
- sTR4 is a connector type for the HEDT family of Ryzen Threadripper microprocessors. Similar to server sockets, the most massive for desktop computers.
There are outdated platforms that you can buy in order to save money, but you need to take into account that new processors will no longer be made for them: LGA1155, AM3, LGA2011, AM2/+, LGA775 and others that are not on the lists.
Kernel name. Each line of processors has its own kernel name. For example, Intel currently has Sky Lake, Kaby Lake and the newest eighth generation Coffee Lake. AMD has Richland, Bulldozer, Zen. The higher the generation, the more high-performance the chip, with lower energy consumption, and the more technologies are introduced.
Number of Cores: from 2 to 18 pieces. The bigger, the better. But there is such a point: programs that do not know how to distribute the load across the cores will work faster on a dual-core with a higher clock frequency than on a 4-core, but with a lower frequency. In short, if there is no clear technical specification, then the rule works: more is better, and the further, the more correct it will be.
Technical process, measured in nanometers, for example – 14nm. Does not affect performance, but does affect processor heating. Each new generation of processors is manufactured using a new technical process with a smaller nm. This means that if you take a previous generation processor and a new one that is approximately the same, the latter will heat up less. But, since new products are made faster, they heat up about the same. That is, improving the technical process allows manufacturers to make faster processors.
Clock frequency, measured in gigahertz, for example - 3.5 GHz. Always the more the better, but only within one series. If you take an old Pentium with a frequency of 3.5 GHz and some new one, then the old one will be many times slower. This is explained by the fact that they have completely different kernels.
Almost all “stones” are capable of accelerating, i.e. operate at a higher frequency than that specified in the specifications. But this is a topic for those knowledgeable, because... You can burn the processor or get a non-working system!
Level 1, 2 and 3 cache size, one of the key characteristics, the more, the faster. The first level is the most important, the third is less significant. Directly depends on the kernel and series.
TDP– dissipated thermal power, or how much at maximum load. A lower number means less heat. Without clear personal preferences, this can be ignored. Powerful processors consume 110-220 watts of electricity under load. You can see a diagram of the approximate energy consumption of Intel and AMD processors under normal load, the less the better:
Model, series: does not relate to the characteristics, but nevertheless I want to tell you how to understand which processor is better within the same series, without delving too much into the characteristics. The name of the processor, for example "Intel i3-8100", consists of the "Core i3" series and the model number "8100". The first number means the line of processors on a certain core, and the next ones are its “performance index,” roughly speaking. So, we can estimate that:
- Core i3-8300 is faster than i3-8100
- i3-8100 is faster than i3-7100
- But the i3-7300 will be faster than the i3-8100, despite the lower series, because the 300 strongly more than 100. I think you get the idea.
The same goes for AMD.
Will you play on the computer?
The next point that you need to decide in advance is the gaming future of the computer. For “Farm Frenzy” and other simple online games, any built-in graphics will do. If buying an expensive video card is not part of your plans, but you want to play, then you need to buy a processor with a normal graphics core Intel Graphics 530/630/Iris Pro, AMD Radeon RX Vega Series. Even modern games will run in Full HD 1080p resolution at minimum and medium graphics quality settings. You can play World of Tanks, GTA, Dota and others.
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Which processor is better for Gta5? Intel Pentium or Intel Celeron?
Most likely Pentium will be preferable. This is a more modern line; the stated requirements of the game include Intel Pentium. In any case, it is better to take a more modern processor; it is easier to find in a store and at the same price, the latter will be more powerful. I am always for moving forward in everything. I myself now have an Intel Pentium Core 2 Quad Q6600, with it the game runs at minimum-medium graphics settings.
Sooner or later, each of us begins to realize that the power of his E2160 is no longer enough, and for some, the Athlon 64 x2 3800+ also seems very slow. And the owners of such processors, after some time, will go to the store and buy new processors. The owner of an E2160 will buy a brand new Intel, and the owner of an Athlon 64 x2 3800+ will buy an AMD that shines in the sun.
Why did they do this? Why didn't they need to compare Intel and Amd? Probably because each of these processors has faithfully served its owner for a long time.
By and large, the differences are in the size of the memory cache and the number of cores. The higher these two indicators, the more productive the processor will be. It is clear that the Core iX line will be much cooler than the budget Celerons, on which GTA is unlikely to run at all.
In general, it used to be always believed that the Celeron was a cropped version of the Pentium. I don’t know how far processor production has advanced now, but I think that the Intel Pentium itself is much better than the Celeron if their declared characteristics are approximately equal.
There is an unspoken rule: with Intel, only top-end processors can be considered full-fledged devices, everything else is rejection and there is no guarantee that all this will work to the limit of its capabilities. That is, normal Intel processors are i7, i5, and maybe i3 (but it seems to me that not all models, for example, I3-41xx have a fairly low operating speed, which for some reason is not mentioned anywhere). Moreover, it is most comfortable to work with processors that have a turbo function, these are i5 and i7; they feel the load less than others. All other models, both Pentium G and Celeron, are defects of varying degrees, so they will never work better than top-end processors. If you choose between the Pentium G and Celeron, I would still go with the Pentium G; after all, the larger cache makes itself felt under load. Celeron is only suitable for printing documents and the Internet, and even then with brakes.
If the characteristics are the same, Pentium and Celeron have the same, or more precisely, approximately the same, clock speed, for example, cache memory size, etc. then this can apparently only happen in one case, when the Celeron is a more modern model, and the Pentium is outdated and therefore naturally better than the Celeron. It will have a more modern technical process, will work with faster memory, and may even cost less.
If Pentium or Intel Celeron are both from the same generation, then the maximum budget Celeron cannot have the same characteristics as Pentium. The latter is definitely faster.