CPU-Processor or processor is the brain of any computer. Considering a good processor is must weather you are buying a new PC or building your own.
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Selection of Processor is a crucial part of computing. It is directly responsible for you satisfaction with performance of your PC weather you are going to buy brand new PC or assemble your own. Of-course with assembled PC you always have choice to upgrade (but limited to type processors supported by current motherboard).
In short, Processor is directly responsible for speed of your PC at which the it process information or execute a task.
While looking for Processor, The first thing comes in mind is whether you should go with Intel Pentium or AMD processor (Both are giants in processor manufacturing industries).If you go with performance based on manufacturer, there is no much difference and in general computing. Similar specs of both manufacturers work well with almost no differences.
Now, let’s check few things to consider before buying a new Processor.
Price: The Average price for Processor starts from Rs.500 and ranging up-to Rs.80,000 (CPU-processors above that price are meant for industrial purpose) depending on its specification.
A decent low end PC for general internet surfing, documentation and multimedia needs can be powered by “Intel core 2 duo” pricing within Rs 500. It is not recommended if you are planning to go along with latest software and games. Even if you do so, make sure to use older versions of software or other light alternates. e.g. Libre office in replacement MS Office.
Those who want to experience modern computing and planning to install latest software and image editing tools like Photoshop, should go for “Intel Core i-5” or “AMD FX-4300” pricing within Rs 7000. AMD processors are good value for money and ideal for budget PC without compromising with quality.
Number of Core: Number of cores basically means the quantity of processors integrated within a single chip. Back in days the only way to increase the performance of processor was to increase the clock speed until the manufacturers put two processor chips into one chip and the first dual core processors released in year 2004 and so on increasing it to quad core, hex core and further.
Using a dual core 3.0 GHz processor is similar to using two processors with 3.0 GHz each. But, it doesn`t mean a dual core 3.0 Ghz processor can run the system at twice speed (i.e. 6.0 GHz). Multiple cores are well suited for heavy software intended for graphic editing and gaming.
Socket Type: The Socket is the slot mounted on a motherboard in order to fix the CPU-processor on it. it is also the physical connection between main board and processor. It also explains the compatibility of certain mainboard for processor with same socket type. Intel processors use socket types such as the LGA 775, LGA 1156, LGA 1366, And LGA 1155, appropriate for processors with 775, 1156, 1366 and 1155 pins respectively. whereas AMD processors and motherboards use the AM2, AM2+, AM3 and AM3+ socket. AM2+ and AM3+ are built with backward compatibility that means AM2 and AM3 socket type processors can be used respectively(if bios is supported as well).
Frequency or Clock speed: The frequency(clock speed) of a CPU-processor is the speed at which it runs(or execute the instructions) and typically found written as GHz. For example if a certain amount of instruction is given to PC, the processor with higher frequency will execute the task first. In short, Higher the frequency better the processor. Also considering a single task at a time, a dual core processor with higher frequency can over perform a quad core processor with lower frequency.
