The performance difference is big in Quad core and Core i5 processors. Core i7/i5 are completely based on new architecture compared to the Intel Core2Quad processors. In fact they are the 1st batch of true quad core processors (Core2Quad is nothing but 2 separate C2D processors are packed in a single chip). With their fast integrated memory controller (which eliminates the need for FSB) Core processors can have a huge memory band width compared to the Core2Quad processors.
For Intel based system, your budget is too low to have a quad core processor. The cheapest Quad core from Intel is Q8200/8400 with a price tag of 8.4k. Alone the Core i5 processor will cost u around 10k and the cheapest M/B will be Intel DP55WB P55 @ 6.3k.
Now Athlon II X4 is better than Q8200 in all aspect. All the test sites like Guru3d, AnandTeh, TechEnclave have their review in favor of Athlon II X4.
So be open minded to AMD. In High end segment Intel is still untouchable. But in middle and lower middle end segment AMD is very hard to bit.
THANKS again buddy.i can afford 30-35k for rig eliminating need for monitor which would save 10k also 1k will be saved on keyboard n mouse.
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MY dealer says i5+mobo combo is available@18k.i think its worth it.
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MY dealer says i5+mobo combo is available@18k.i think its worth it.
There is no earth-shattering difference between the i5 and Quad processors. Yes, the i5 docks directly with the CPU for memory and GPU 16x lanes. But in gaming scenarios it is not that much of a difference
It is not true brother. The Core i5 series CPU is also having their PCI Express Controller (X16) lane inside the processor die.Which means they communicate directly with the Graphics card without the need of motherboard North Bridge. In single GPU gaming performance they can even match the performance of mighty Core i7 processors. The only quad core processor comes near to them is Core2Quad Extreme Q9650, which costs a fortune (almost 35k).
And mandra5, here goes your Corei5 configuration
Core i5 i750 2.66GHz @ 10.5k
Gigabyte GA-P55M-UD2 @ 7.7k
So the total price will be around 18k. Street prce may be little lower. Don't go for the Intel DP55WB P55 @ 6.3k. It is not good for advance users. Overclocking and other tweaking features are really low in this board. Gigabyte board is far better.
I checked some review also. 1st of all, in most of the reviews, Q9550 is not even taken under consideration. Q9650 is there. May be in game the frame rate difference is in single digit, but computer is not just for playing games, it is for other job also.
The performance of Core i5 is similar to that of Q9770, priced at 50k. in other CPU tests like 3D rendering, Cinebench, Blender, Adobe Photoshop CS4, Divx, X264, VC1 video encoding, it is way way ahead of any quad cores. In Cinebench , Provray and Sysmark 2007 benchmark, i5 750 even beats the i7 920.
And I didn't say that i5 is better than i7.
Actually in any memory intensive work, any Quad core can match the i5 processors because of the huge memory bandwidth of new core architecture. Although i5 has dual channel memory controller compared to the triple channel of i7, it is even faster than the memory controller of i7.
THANKS CILUS for info! i am opting for core i5 over quadcore only to get 'futureproof'!i am busy this week will go 2 lamington road next thursday only.
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ALSO pls let me know is 4gb ddr3 ram necessary for cs4 or 2gb is enough?i am going for corsair!
if u want i5 for ur budget..u'll have to forgo quality components and buy the cheapest of everything else.thanks for info buddy but i prefer intel based rig only.is there huge difference in quad core and i5 processor?