Questions tagged [intel-core-i5]
Intel Core i5 is an Intel brand name for a series of mid-range mobile and desktop microprocessors based on the x86-64 architecture.
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What is the safe temperature range for a Core-i5 processor?
I have an HP laptop with with a Core-i5 450m processor and an ATI Radeon 5650 1GB graphics card. When I played crysis warhead on my system its temprature went up to 82° c. Is it safe to play games up ...
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Any way to disable specific CPU idle (Cx) states?
I just got a new Toshiba Tecra S11 notebook, which has a Core i5 520M CPU, and it appears to suffer from a well-known problem: a high pitched noise when the CPU is idle.
Googling around revealed that ...
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Why does a server CPU perform faster tasks than a Macbook Pro CPU with the same benchmark score? [closed]
Given the following CPUs and GeekBench scores:
Amazon EC2 z1d.large instance: Intel Xeon Platinum 8151 4061 MHz (1
cores) Single-Core Score: 1094, Multi-core score: 1300
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What do the letter suffixes mean in Intel's naming schemes?
Let's take for example the Core i5 family:
Among the processors in this list, at the end of some CPU names there are letters like K,S,T,U,M,ME.
What do they mean?
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Should I disable hyperthreading in an Intel CPU?
I have a laptop with Intel i5 M430 2.27GHz.
The CPU has TWO REAL cores but it also has some kind of virtualization so Windows sees it as 4-core.
In a REAL dual core CPU, a single threaded program ...
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Why is the Core i5 5300u rated better than the i7 5600u?
I just purchased a new x1 Carbon with all the bells and whistles. I got a Core i7-5600u which I really thought would be the better chipset to get. But now I'm looking at some benchmarks and the i5-...
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Performance-impact of Hyper-Threading
I just read an article on Heise Online (look at the table, the rest is German) which claimed, that Hyper-Threading slows down single-threaded programs although they don't use the second thread of a ...
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Core i7-620M vs Core i5-540M [closed]
I'm recommending a laptop to a colleague, and the specific laptop he has chosen has the above CPU chips as options. Both chips have 2-cores/4-threads. The i7-620M is a 2.66 GHz (4MB Cache) while the ...
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After Intel's admission, should Sandy Bridge processors be used?
I'm planning on getting a custom desktop PC assembled.
I had planned on an Intel i5-2400 (Sandy bridge) processor in tandem with an Asus p8h67mle motherboard.
After Intel's admission of a ...
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How change CPU multiplier on Lenovo Intel processor?
I bought new Lenovo laptop a week ago. At first it works very well but then suddenly it started to work very slowly. After installing CPU-Z, I found that the CPU multiplier is set to 4 (from 28).
I ...
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How to find out the total number of virtual core your CPU has
This is the specification of my computer however i have problem finding out how many virtual cores are there in total .
I would like to know if there is any command in windows 7 which would help me ...
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What is the actual meaning of turbo boost?
I'm buying a laptop for $849.99 and it purports that the i5-450m chip "turbo boosts" up to 2.66ghz, 4 threads, and 3m cache. Is this an idealized claim, or will it actually dramatically improve ...
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CPU Speed stuck at 0.78 GHz, How do I increase it to its base speed of 2.30 GHz?
My 1yr old laptop, HP Pavilion 15 has it's CPU, Intel i5-8300H stuck at 0.78 GHz whenever it's plugged and charging, and the moment I remove the charger plug or switch it off, it increases suddenly ...
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What is the "Intel Turbo Boost Technology Driver" for?
What is the purpose of the Intel Turbo Boost Technology Driver?
It doesn't seem to be necessary for Turbo Boost to work properly, so what does it do?
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What's faster for office work - SSD + slow CPU or HDD + fast CPU [closed]
I am going to buy "new" (it can be used) notebook for my work - mostly heavy surfing (I need more browsers with many tabs opened), programming and other office work.
I have no experience with this:
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How does Intel Turbo Boost Technology improve performance on the new Core i5, i7 series of chips?
I'm curious about the new innovations in Intel's Core i5 and i7 series of chips, in particular the Turbo Boost Technology. (Doesn't turbo boost remind you of Knight Rider?)
What are the details on ...
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What hardware combonation is better one with a i7-720QM processor and GeForce 310M graphics or one with i5-430M processor and GeForce 360M?
I am looking for a new laptop and the two i am deciding between is an Asus with Intel® Core™ i5-430M processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTS 360M graphics. Or a Toshiba with the Intel® Core™ i7-720QM ...
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Get temperature of CPU (Intel Core i5) in FreeBSD
Does anyone know how to get the temperature of an Intel Core i5 processor in FreeBSD?
Relevant info:
Motherboard: Asus P8P67 Deluxe
CPU: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2500
OS: FreeBSD 8.2-RELEASE (64bit)
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SSE2 - SSE4.2 Compatibility
I am considering the purchase of some software (AutoCAD) that requires the CPU to support SSE2.
My PC's CPU is an Intel® Core™ i5-650 Processor, which supports SSE4.2.
Basically what I am ...
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Why is my CPU cooler fan delayed at startup?
I've just finished building a new computer with one of those new-fangled Haswell CPUs; in particular, the Intel Core i5-4570.
I plug in the power, turn it on, and watch as everything starts spinning ...
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Number of Processors and Computer Speed relation?
Does changing the number of processors under Boot Advanced Options affect computer speed?
I have Dell XPS 15z Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit) OS with 4GB RAM, intel i5 processor @2.5 Ghz and 1GB ...
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compatibility with modern motherboards? (ATX 12V vs EPS 12V)
I have the Seasonic S12-600 in my current PC, which I'm thinking of upgrading from its ageing s939 Athlon CPU to a Core i5-based system.
My question is whether or not my PSU is compatible with modern ...
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Battery life with i3 vs. i5 vs. i7
I recently purchased a laptop with an i7-640m processor (blinded by a discount), and my battery life is fairly horrendous: the manufacturer given battery life is 6 hours (I know, it's an upper bound), ...
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How to control the processor frequency of i5 in Windows 7?
On Ubuntu I can control the frequency of my CPU. I set it at the lowest value and then the fans are really quiet.
Is it possible to do it in Windows 7 ?
EDIT: The computer is a Laptop: Sony SVT 1311
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VT-x not available in Windows 10 Pro even though i5-6400 CPU supports VT-X
I have an Intel Core i5-6400 CPU installed on a ASUS Z-170A mainboard.
According to the documentation of my CPU, this CPU supports Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-X) and it is listed as ...
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How to adjust overscan with new Intel Graphics Command Center?
I was able to adjust the overscan with the old Intel Control Panel, but now I can't since there is no option for this in the new Intel Graphics Command Center.
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Is underclocking a viable solution for processor overheating?
My laptop is overheating and causing system instability (spontaneous shutdown). I am well aware of the various solutions there are for an overheating laptop, and I've run through them all: verifying ...
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Linux Drastically Underclocking CPU (i5-4300U CPU)
Currently working on an issue and am looking for some guidance.
Our current setup is a dual core (i5-4300U) Advantech box running Ubuntu 14.04.
I am seeing these rare occasions where the CPU cores go ...
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How can I make the desktop span two screens on an Intel HD graphics adapter?
I have a Wndows XP machine with an Intel Core i5-2400 processor with integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 2000) and two monitors hooked up to it.
I would like to have the Windows desktop span these ...
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Laptop CPU fan not working properly
My laptop's CPU fan is suddenly acting very bizarre, and I am at a loss for what to do so I am asking for some help.
Specifically, the fan is not even starting to spin until the CPU reaches 60 ...
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Advantages of Hyper Threading in software development
The Intel Core i7 has a Hyper Threading feature.
How is this feature helpful when it comes to software development? (Not game development)
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Mobile CPU vs. Ultra-low voltage CPU: performance [closed]
I'm choosing a new laptop and one of the questions is a type of CPU — mobile or ultra-low voltage. If to be more precise, I'm torn between two models of Intel Core i5 — i5-2410M (Sandy Bridge) and i5-...
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How good is performance of HD4000 integrated graphics? [closed]
I'm looking to build a desktop PC based on some new Ivy Bridge mid-range processor (e.g. Core i5-3570K) and mid-range/performance motherboard (Z77).
Top Ivy Bridge processors seems to include some ...
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Meaning of "DU" suffix in intel's cpu
I see an Intel CPU with code "Intel Core i5 6198 DU".
Two questions:
what it means DU suffix? ("U" is usually for low power, but "D" is unknown to me).
Differences with "i5 6200 U" ?
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which ubuntu version would be stable for my notebook?
I have sony vaio laptop with intel i5 2nd generation processor. I am bit confused with ... what ubuntu I should install on my laptop. Currently ubuntu 12.04 is latest ubuntu, but I have heard from ...
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Would I see benefit if my RAM is faster than my processor's FSB?
I always thought processor's FSB was the limit of how fast the RAM could be. However, while configuring a Lenovo laptop, I see options for RAM that's faster than the CPU's FSB
CPU = Intel® Core™ i5-...
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Broken screen & disabled display in Acer v5 series Windows 8 PC
I really need help. I was so stupid and I only had one Intel graphics card. I disabled it in my Acer Aspire v5 laptop, not knowing it would not function without it.
The problem is when I turn on my ...
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Normal temperature for an i5 4670?
I've got an i5 4670, and according to HWMonitor the temperatures are around 70-80°C when not much is going on and sometimes go up to 90-100. This is too much for my CPU, isn't it? Can it be a problem ...
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Is setting your card to a lower custom resolution dangerous?
I have a laptop computer with integrated Core i5 Intel HD graphics..
I want to use the vga output to connect to an old tech CRT tv that has an RGB input port, So I'm using a vga to RGB cable. I heard ...
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Running Intel 3000 HD and a Discrete Graphics Card at the same time [duplicate]
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How can I enable onboard graphics AND dedicated card simultaneously ?
i am building a new sandy bridge desktop. i want to run 3 to 4 monitors on this system, and would like to ...
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Laptop VGA connection no longer working
While browsing a few websites on my laptop my external monitor that I'm connected to decided to unexpectedly shut off (It's a Dell monitor so it went into 'Power save mode') and from that point on my ...
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CPU i5 750 stuck at its idle multiplier. Even when used at max
My i5 750 seems to be stuck on the idle multiplier (9x) instead of the base speed of 2.66 GHz, even while loading using Prime 95
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i5 750
DP55WB desktop motherboard.
2GB DDR3 RAM
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i5 540M or i7 720QM for laptop running VMs and software development tools? [closed]
I'm a software developer that would primarily be running Windows 7 as the primary operating system. On a typical day, I might, at any given moment, be running Visual Studio, Expression Web, SQL ...
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Intel HD 3000 - Will system memory increase performance?
I have a Dell Latitude 5420 Laptop. It has a 2nd-gen Intel i5 with Intel HD 3000 graphics. I have 4GB of ram.
I realize that this will never be close to discrete graphics, but would adding more ...
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What does "Costa Rica" in Intel CPU mean?
What does "Costa Rica" inscription on an Intel CPU mean? I have an i5-2400 and it has this text on its body (among other data). Is this some codename for a certain CPU-modification or just a place ...
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Move system disk to a different PC
I have a problem: today at work I was told that tomorrow afternoon I have to give my pc back and take a new one just arrived.
It could be a good new, but I'm a developer and I use a lot of different ...
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How to put idle CPU processing power to good use? [closed]
I just got a new computer that has far more processing power than I need 90% of the time that I'm using it. To what ought I to devote that power?
I know of SETI @ Home and Protein Folding. What ...
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Does speedstep and cstate affect user experience?
I have desktop running Windows 7 on Intel i5-750. After taking a look at the bios option I saw the SpeedStep and C-state were disabled.
My question is - do they have any negative effects on the user ...
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How to determine processor frequency scale down to ~200 MHz due to ThermStatus
I am attempting to determine what is causing an embedded industrial computer (ARK-1550-S9A1E) with Intel 4th Gen Core i5-4300U Dual Core to scale down all the cores to around ~200 MHz from 1.90 GHz
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Stop Windows 8.1 automatically updating the Intel HD Graphics 4000 driver
I have an HP Pavilion g6-2197sa laptop running Windows 8.1. The laptop originally had Windows 7, but I upgraded to 8. When I upgraded again to Windows 8.1, my Intel HD Graphics 4000 driver stopped ...
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