Processor Question?

[Andy_con]

just got one of these dell laptops, its comes with an i5 processor and the spec on the dell website says up to 2.7GHz

but when I check the spec on the laptop it only says 1.7GHz, why? what am I missing?

 

[SharkyUK]

The i5-4210u CPU is dual core and operates at a base speed of 1.7GHz. It is capable of running in 'Turbo' mode at up to speeds of 2.7GHz, but only on a single core when the system allows. The specs you are seeing in Windows are correct :up:

 

[Andy_con]

so is the processor in my old laptop better then, its an Celeron t3000 dual-core 1.80GHz

 

[Steven103]

Definitely not, the i5 is absolutely leagues ahead.

"Higher number is better" is unfortunately a naive assumption, pounced on by marketing departments. Just like cars, this engine produces more peak power so it must be better, the touring car version uses the same engine block so your road car must basically be a race car, this component uses aircraft grade ally so it must be good... etc

 

[Andy_con]

ok cool, cheers