Is dual core or Core 2 Duo better?
Core 2 duo has better performance than Dual core as it has better overclock ability than Dual core. In this processor we can overclock the CPU up to 3.12GHz (approximate value). In Core 2 Duo processor we can overclock it up to 4.0GHz.
Which is faster dual-core or Core 2 Duo?
Can I replace a Core 2 Duo with an i5?
The only laptops that you can swap for different CPUs and GPUs are the really high-end gaming laptops and even then most of those you are unable to change the parts. Plus Core 2 Duo is on a different socket than the i5 line.
Which is faster Intel Core i3 or Core 2 Duo?
The clocking frequency of the core i3 series of processors ranges from 2.26 GHz to 3.06 GHz. Each processor is endowed with the new line of advanced technologies including Intel developed Hyper-Threading, Intel Virtualization and Smart Cache technology which makes these chips faster than core 2 duo processors.
How much does an Intel Core i3 cost?
The price range of Intel core i3 is $100 to $133, which makes them top options in the entry-level market. The price of the third and second generation core i3 line ranges from $117 to $250. On the other hand, the price range of core 2 duo desktop line, which is still in production, ranges from $112 to $285.
What is the socket type for Intel Core i3?
The Intel codename for the first generation core i3 architecture is ‘ Clarkdale ‘. They are based on Westmere architecture with 32 nm fabrication and a direct media interface (DMI) bus. The socket type used for core i3 processors is LGA 1156 and the RAM type is DDR3.
What kind of motherboard does Intel Core i3 use?
The socket type used for core i3 processors is LGA 1156 and the RAM type is DDR3. They support mother boards with the following types of chipsets- H55, P55, H57 and Q57. In mid-2011, a second generation Intel core i3 series was launched, consisting of 17 processors.