One of the most thought after questions of modern time is what I should get, a quad core or a dual core. This guide explains the pros and cons of each, and helps you decide which one is better suited for your needs.
The main factor in deciding which one you want to get is when the next time is you will be getting a new computer. If the time is in about a year, than go with a dual core. This is because as of right now, not many programs are optimized for quad cores. This means that even though you have a quad core, the program will only use 1 or 2 cores, or the other 2 cores will be idle. If you won’t be upgrading your computer for a few years, then it is recommended to get a quad core. In a few years, almost all applications should be able to take advantage of four cores.
Another factor is what you want to be doing with your computer. Do you only browse the web, and play games. Or, do you encode video, and multitask. Most games only take advantage of 2 cores, so again the other 2 will be idle. Web browsing uses so little CPU that there is no point of having a quad core. If you encode or convert video, it is highly recommended you get a quad core. This is because encoding videos use all 4 cores. This means that you will see huge performance gains in computers with a Quad Core.
Hopefully this guide will help clear things up a bit when you are deciding on if you want a Dual Core or a Quad Core. If you have any comments or suggestions, please post them on the comments section.
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