Intel Celeron and Pentium processors: Full Ivy Bridge. Intel Pentium or Intel Celeron: Comparison and what is better what is better than Celeron or Pentium
After the Announcement of the LGA1155 platform, Intel methodically updates its projector rules. Starting with top CPUs, the manufacturer transfers to Sandy Bridge and more affordable solutions - Core i3 and Pentium. The latter are designed for primary and middle-level systems. Models worth "About $ 100" have always been objects of close attention from users who are accustomed to search for optimal options when configuring the system. Often, people choosing a processor from this price category, approach this issue even more responsibly than those who are willing to pay any price for maximum productivity. Let's see what new Intel products are capable of comparison with predecessors and alternative solutions from the main competitor.
From a technical point of view, the most important difference between Core i3 from Core i5 / I7 chips is that they are based on the initially dual-core crystal, and not quad-core with deactivated computing blocks. That is, no cunning tricks with unlock here will not work, however, Intel chips did not provide an earlier such possibility. The area has decreased from 216 to 131 mm2, therefore, blanks with one silicon plate is obtained significantly more, and the cost of their production is lower. Accordingly, Intel appears a chance to offer interesting retail prices, continuing to earn even on budget processors.
What changes occurred in part of the functional equipment? The volume of L1 and L2 cache memory is identical for all models on Sandy Bridge (64 KB and 256 KB per kernel), but the third-level buffer in Core i3 decreased in proportion to the number of cores - from 6 to 3 MB. The compact crystal made on 32 nanometer technology allows you to count on good energy efficiency. The TDP for the second generation Core i3 is 65 W, while predecessors from the ClarkDale family this parameter was within 73 W.
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In the crystal integrated intel HD Graphics 2000 graphics with 6 computing blocks. The regular frequency of the video garden is 850 MHz, while during operation it can dynamically increase to 1.1 GHz. Saved support for Quick Sync - powerful tool for video transcoding. The advantage of Core i3 is also the technology of Hyper Threading, adding to two physical nuclei a couple more virtual. In multi-threaded applications, this function sometimes plays a very important role, allowing you to efficiently use CPU resources. Also note the presence of a processor ability to execute instructions from the AVX set (Advanced Vector Extensions), which, with properly optimization, will help speed up the floating point calculations that are actively involved in multimedia software.
Alas, Core i3 does not support the technology of dynamic increase in the frequency of processor cores Turbo Boost.that to some extent compensated by high full-time values. Given the positioning of the CPU of this family, there are also no AES encryption instructions.
The current line of processors consists of four models. The youngest Core i3-2100 with a clock frequency of 3.1 GHz is offered for $ 117. Core i3-2120 functions by 3.3 GHz and costs $ 20 more expensive. Intel also provided a cost-effective version of I3-2100T with TDP 35 W. As a rule, it is possible to reduce the power consumption of the CPU by reducing the working clock frequency and supply voltage. On motherboards, allowing the user to independently spend Downlocking and reduce the voltage below the recommended values, it is often possible to achieve similar results. But in case it is impossible, the purchase of energy efficient models will be justified. Core i3-2100T functions by 2.5 GHz, and the frequency of the graphic block is reduced from 850 to 650 MHz, while it can dynamically increase to 1.1 GHz.
Chips with reduced energy consumption will be in demand for systems with compact enclosures that have small volume and, accordingly, limited ability to select the cooling system.
A mansion in the series is Core i3-2105. This model has identical clock frequencies with i3-2100, but from other family devices is characterized by using more productive Intel HD Graphics 3000 graphics. Returning to the topology of the crystal, we note that the graphic component occupies an essential part of it - about a quarter. In turn, the lion's share of place is given to computing blocks. Therefore, taking into account the fact that in most budget models, HD Graphics 2000 with 6 blocks will be built, and not 12, the Intel developers rightly considered that the banal deactivation of half of the calculators is not a completely rational solution. Therefore, from a technological point of view it turned out to be more profitable to have two design of dual-core crystals. At the version with more powerful graphics Slightly more area (149 mm2), but in terms of energy consumption, it also places 65 W. As we could ensure earlier, the performance of HD Graphics 2000 and 3000 is noticeably different: depending on the tasks, the latter turns out to be 1.5-2 times, while making serious competition to budget discrete video cards. Overpayment of $ 14 for a modification with more high-speed graphics will make sense if you firmly intend to use integrated video, and HD Graphics 2000 capabilities seem insufficient for alleged tasks.
Unlike mobile solutions, even dual-core processors can be offered under the Core I7 brand, among the desktop models Core with the Sandy Bridge architecture, a fairly clear segmentation is currently traced in the number of computing blocks (physical and virtual): Core i7 - 4 kernels and Hyper Threading , Core i5 - 4 kernels without HT, Core i3 - 2 kernels and hyper threading.
Pentium.
If you move down the conditional scale of differentiation of current Intel processors, the Pentium chips are followed by Core i3. With the advent of Core architecture without exaggeration, the legendary brand was used to designate enough available CPUs with a traditionally good price / performance ratio. Modernization of this line asked for a long time. Recently, models for the still current LGA775 platform no longer simply was to restrain the onslaught of inexpensive solutions from AMD, especially on equal compete with three-core Athlon II X3, which, with a similar price, often offered a higher speed. Pentium on the Clarkdale kernel for the LGA1156 connector did not get significant distribution. The market situation at the time of release of this platform has developed in such a way that it first was positioned by Intel as a solution for medium and high-class systems. Therefore, even after expanding the initial assortment of processors, the minimum cost of the entrance ticket was left quite high here. The retail price of the most affordable Pentium G6950 is about $ 100, which is expensive for PC initial level. It is easy to assume that Pentium for LGA1156, combining two crystals (CPU and GPU), has a higher cost. Therefore, it is quite difficult to reduce the price of these processors. In addition, in this case we are talking about budgetary chips of mass production. Yes, and boards are cheaper than $ 80-90 for LGA1156 appeared in fact only after the announcement of Sandy Bridge.
The updated Pentium modifications were as a result of a simple simplification of dual-core chips used for Core i3. First of all, Pentium lost Hyper Threading technology, as well as the ability to execute AVX instructions. At the same time, the volume of cache memory is identical to that for Core i3. Intel HD Graphics 2000 graphics are also applied in the new chips of the Pentium family, although with a number of restrictions on supporting branded technologies. In particular, Quick Sync does not work here, the visual improvement feature of the Intel Clear Video HD video and the output of the stereoscopic picture (Intel Intru 3D).
At the initial stage, the ruler includes four models: Pentium G850 (2.9 GHz), G840 (2.8), G620 (2.6 GHz) and G620T (2.2 GHz). How easy it is to guess, the latter refers to economical modifications, the level of power consumption of which does not exceed 35 W. In addition to a reduced to 2.2 GHz clock frequency, as in the energy efficient Core i3-2100T model, it also reduces the regular frequency of the graphics core to 650 MHz with a boundary value of 1.1 GHz.
As we see, the new Pentium processors in comparison with Core i3 are mainly facilitated by part of functionality, while the basic characteristics should provide a worthy level of performance. The Sandy Bridge microarchitecture used promises a good speed increase in which we will try to make sure during practical tests. As for the price, in the wholesale parties, the cost of the CPU family lies in the range of $ 64-86. Retail will be somewhat higher, but it is obvious that Pentium will cost cheaper not only Core i3, but also predecessors with the Clarkdale kernel.
The updated Pentium models were represented quite recently - at the end of May. And almost immediately appeared in retail in Ukraine. Intel has a good practice of informing its products when they become available to buyers or simultaneously with a global presentation, or in the shortest possible time after it.
| Model | Core i3-2120 | Core i3-530 | Pentium G620 / G850 | Pentium G6950. | Athlon II x3 455 | Phenom II x4 955 |
| Code name | Sandy Bridge. | Clarkdale | Sandy Bridge. | Clarkdale | Rana. | Deneb. |
| Number of cores (threads), pcs. | 2 (4) | 2 (4) | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Clock frequency, GHz | 3,3 | 2,93 | 2,6/2,9 | 2,8 | 3,3 | 3,2 |
| L3 cache memory | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | – | 6 |
| Integrated graphics (kernel frequency) | Intel HD Graphics. 2000 (850/1100) |
Intel HD. Graphics (733) |
Intel HD Graphics 2000 (850/1100) | Intel HD. Graphics (533) |
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| Technology production, nm |
32 | 32 + 45 | 32 | 32 + 45 | 45 | 45 |
| Processor connector | LGA 1155. | LGA 1156. | LGA 1155. | LGA 1156. | AM3 | AM3 |
| Power consumption (TDP), W | 65 | 73 | 65 | 73 | 95 | 125 |
| Recommended price, $ | 138 | ~105* | 64 | 87 | 76 | 117 |
| * According to the catalog Hotline.ua | ||||||
Acceleration
Overclocking is a fairly popular fun of many enthusiasts. Someone thus tries to increase the performance of the system in the hope of delaying the next upgrade. For some, it is a hobby, sport or way to satisfy idle curiosity, examining the possibilities and hidden CPU potential.
Unfortunately, experimenting lovers with acceleration this time awaits little disappointment. Given the specifics of the work of the clock generator in the new platform and the blocked processor multiplier from the considered chips, it is obvious that the maneuver field is seriously limited. Even despite the relatively high multiplication coefficients (+ 100-150 MHz), this is all that it will be possible to squeeze after increasing the carrier tire to 103-106 MHz, on which the current motherboards retain the stability of work. Of course, these are not the indicators that I would like to get, especially with the fact that the senior models of Sandy Bridge even in the air often take the frequency of 4500 MHz and higher. Alas, new Pentium and Core i3 are absolutely not intended for overclocking. With this fact will have to come to terms and take into account when buying. At the same time, it is also important not to forget that these chips even in normal mode is noticeably more precious than the predecessors, which is able to level the difference in frequencies.
Modifications with unlocked multipliers among Core i3 and Pentium, in our opinion, you can not wait. Such elevated model overclockers with the index index will be available only in the rules of more expensive Core i5 / i7.
RESULTS
According to test results, the new Intel processors in the average price category in terms of productivity have a noticeable superiority before predecessors. In a good multi-threaded optimization of AMD chips with a large number of physical computing units, sometimes have a serious resistance. For example, if you look at the Athlon II X3 455 and Pentium G620 indicators, which are now offered at about one price, then three-core CPUs in applications where calculations can pass in parallel, has a certain advantage. Even despite the fact that the speed of the kernel in terms of Meghellians from the AMD products with the K10.5 architecture is noticeably lower than that of Intel chips on Sandy Bridge, in this coarse force, "is quite effective, although it is achieved by a semi-and-a-half increase in energy consumption. However, it is necessary to recognize that this is the ideal case when all the processor kernels are used as efficiently. In real applied applications, this occurs, alas, not often. In games, the unconditional championship in the new Intel solutions. As we could have already previously ensured, the Sandy Bridge microarchitecture perfectly copes with similar loads, and the gap from both the predecessors and the competitor models here is the maximum.
NEW PENTIUM on average by 20% more efficient CPUs for LGA1156 and is almost equal to equal to Core i3 on the Clarkdale kernel, which are noticeably more expensive. Simplification of the functional part of these chips did not affect their high speeds. Because these models can be recommended to create universal systems and playing platforms of the initial class. In turn, the core i3 of the second generation was noticeably accelerated. Of course, with quad-core Core i5, it is difficult to compete, however, high clock frequencies and support for Hyper Threading technology allow them to demonstrate very worthy results, including in applications with multi-threaded optimization. Well, in games and sometimes it looks preferable to quad-core AMD Phenom II X4. Considering the fact that these processors have retained the functionality of senior models, they can be interesting to create both mid-level gaming PCs and powerful multimedia systems.
This time Intel did everything so that the LGA1155 platform is really universal. An existing infrastructure allows you to create both the top system and an inexpensive entry-level PC. For powerful configurations on the market, there are enough motherboards on Intel Z68 and P67 chipstiles, and for the most accessible solutions you can use models on Intel H61. Intel's processor line now looks very smooth. There are no distortions or explicit competition between solutions of various families. So far, there is not enough one brick - the most affordable CPU models. Soon Celeron also planned to be transferred to the rails of a 32-nanometer process and progressive microarchitecture. Presumably these chips will appear in the third quarter of the current year, then there will be an extensive and assortment of other lines on Sandy Bridge.
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For office, home or gaming computer It's not so difficult to choose the appropriate processor. It is only necessary to determine the needs, a little navigate in the characteristics and price ranges. It makes no sense to thoroughly study the smallest nuances, if you are not "guy", but you need to understand what to pay attention to.
For example, you can search for a processor with a greater frequency and cache memory, but, without paying attention to the chip core, you can get to come. The kernel, in fact, is the main productivity factor, and the other characteristics plus-minus. In general, I can say that the more expensive the product in the line of one manufacturer, the better, more powerful, faster. But AMD processors are cheaper than in Intel.
- The processor should choose depending on the tasks. If in as usual mode You have about two resource-intensive programs, it is better to buy a dual-core "stone" with high frequency. If more streams are used - it is better to stop your choice on the multi-core of the same architecture, even with a lower frequency.
- Hybrid processors (with an integrated video card) will save on the purchase of a video card, provided that you do not need to play in the hood games. It is almost all modern Intel and AMD series A4-A12 processors, but AMD is stronger than a graphics core.
- Together with all the processors with the mark "WHO", a cooler must be supplied (of course, a simple model, which is not enough for high loads, but to work in the nominal mode - what is needed). If you need a steep cooler, then.
- The annual warranty is applied to the processors with the mark "OEM", on a three-year one. If the warranty period provided by the store is less - it is better to think about searching for another distributor.
- In some cases, it makes sense to buy percentage of hands, thus you can save about 30% of the amount. True, this method of purchase is associated with a certain risk, so it is necessary to pay attention to the presence of warranty and reputation as a seller.
The main technical characteristics of processors
Now about some characteristics that are still worth mentioning. It is not necessary to delve, but it will be useful in order to understand my recommendations of specific models.
Each processor has its own socket (platform). The name of the connector on the motherboard under which it is intended. Whatever you choose the processor, be sure to match sockets. At the moment there are several platforms.
- LGA1150 - not for top processors, used for office computers, gaming and home media center. Built-in start-up graphics, except Intel IRIS / IRIS Pro. Already coming out of turnover.
- LGA1151 - a modern platform, recommended for the future upgrade to newer stones. The processors themselves are not very faster than the previous platform, i.e., there is no sense to upgrade to it. But here there is a more powerful built-in graphic core of the series Intel Graphics., DDR4 memory is supported, but it does not give a strong gain in performance.
- LGA2011-V3 - top platform designed to build high-performance desktop systems based on system intel logic X299, expensive, outdated.
- LGA 2066 (Socket R4) - connector for HEDT (HI-END) Intel processors Skylake-X and Kaby Lake-X, came to replace 2011-3.
- AM1 for weak, energy-efficient processors
- AM3 + Comable socket, suitable for most AMD processors, incl. For high-performance processors without integrated video
- AM4 is designed for micro-processors with Zen microarchitecture (Ryzen brand) with built-in graphics and without it, and all subsequent. Support for DDR4 memory.
- FM2 / FM2 + for budget options athlon x2 / x4 without embedded graphics.
- sTR4 - type of connectivity for a HEDT family of microprocessors Ryzen Threadripper. Similar to server sockets, the most massive and desktop computers.
There are outdated platforms, buy that can be in order to save, but you need to consider that there will be no new processors for them: LGA1155, AM3, LGA2011, AM2 / +, LGA775 and others that are not in the lists.
Name of the kernel. Each line of pros has its own nucleus. For example, Intel is now relevant to Sky Lake, Kaby Lake and the newest Coffee Lake of the eighth generation. AMD - Richland, Bulldozer, Zen. The higher the generation is the more high-performance chip, with smaller energy consumption, and the more technologies are introduced.
Number of Cores: From 2 to 18 pieces. The bigger, the better. But there is such a moment: programs that do not know how to distribute the load on the kernels will work faster on a two-year-old with a greater clock frequency than on a 4-core, but with a lower frequency. In short, if there is no clear technical task, then the rule works: more - better, and the farther, that it will be more correct.
TechProcess, measured in nanometers, for example - 14nm. Does not affect performance, but affects the heating of the processor. Each new generation of processors is manufactured according to a new technological process with less NM. This means that if you take the processor of the previous generation and about the same new one, the latter will warm up less. But, since new products are made faster, then they are sinking about the same. Those., Improving the technical process allows manufacturers to make faster processors.
Clock frequency, Measured in Gigahertz, for example - 3,5GHz. Always the bigger - the better, but only within the same series. If you take an old pentium with a frequency of 3.5GHz and some new one, then old will be more slower than many times. This is explained by the fact that they have completely different nuclei.
Almost all "stones" are able to accelerate, i.e. Work at a greater frequency than the one that is specified in the characteristics. But this is a topic for disassembled, because You can burn the processor or get a non-working system!
Volume of memory cache 1, 2 and 3 levels, one of the key characteristics, the more, the faster. The first level is the most important, the third is less significant. Directly depends on the kernel and series.
TDP. - Dispel thermal power, well, or how much at maximum load. A smaller number means less heating. Without clear personal preferences, you can not pay attention to this. Powerful processors Consume 110-220 watts of electricity in the load. You can familiarize yourself with the chart of exemplary energy consumption by Intel and AMD processors under the usual load, the smaller the better:
Model, Serie: Does not apply to characteristics, but nevertheless I want to tell how to understand which processor is better in the framework of one series, not particularly removing in the characteristics. The name of the processor, for example "Intel i3-8100", consists of the "Core i3" series and the number 8100 model. The first digit means the processor line on some nucleus, and the following is its "productivity index", roughly speaking. So, we can estimate that:
- Core i3-8300 faster than i3-8100
- i3-8100 faster than i3-7100
- But i3-7300 will be shunter than i3-8100, despite the youngest series, because 300 strong More than 100. I think the essence you caught.
The same applies to AMD.
Will you play on your computer?
The next moment with which you need to decide in advance: the playing future of the computer. For the "fun farm" and other simple online games will suit any embedded graphics. If you buy an expensive video card to plans, but I want to play, then you need to take the processor with the normal graphics core of Intel Graphics 530/630 / Iris Pro, AMD Radeon RX Vega Series. Even modern games in Full HD 1080P permit on the minimum and medium graphics quality settings will go. You can play in World of Tanks, GTA, Dota and others.
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Year 2013 as the year of the great 22 nanometer fracture
In the fall, the winter should inevitably follow, during the winter - spring, and we need to return to budget families of Intel processors for the LGA1155 platform. The inevitability is dictated by the fact that from late autumn (when we last engaged in this question) in this segment of the market there were not revolutionary, but very serious changes. Nothing unpredictable - if then we met the first Pentium on the Ivy Bridge, now the new microarchitecture "spelled" is tightly not only in the Pentium line, but also in Celeron. Moreover, the pricing policy of the company traditionally leads to the fact that the purchase of previous models by trading organizations is losing any meaning: new ones are shipped by the same prices. Moreover, the process was so rapid that one model did indeed disappear from the horizon, almost without coming to Moscow retail.
| $42 | Celeron G550. | Celeron G1610. |
| $52 | Celeron G555 | Celeron G1620. |
| $64 | Pentium G645. | Pentium G2020. |
| $75 | Pentium G870. | Pentium G2120. |
| $86 | Pentium G2120. | Pentium G2130. |
So that it was clearer, we decided to give such a kind of table that needed only in brief explanations: the first column is "standard" price planks of the budget segment processors, the second is the best that "lived" on them at the time of the material mentioned above, and the third one What "lives" there now. As you can see, the models with four-digit numbers occupied all the "standard" niches, and similar processes were among the "energy efficient" T-family. In fact, the latest Sandy Bridge bastion remained single-core processors of the Celeron G400 line, but they also did not imagine a special interest for the retail buyer.
As for the usual models of the G500, G600 and G800 families, they remain in the wholesale price list, but stand as new. However, we can also consider them as candidates for the purchase (as well as fast flying Pentium G2010) can now, but only thanks to the peculiarities of the retail market, which is updated with a noticeable delay. Accordingly, the commercial stocks of "old people" must somehow sell out, and you can only attract attention to them. Previously (when new models differ from the old only clock frequencies) it sometimes allowed to save seriously - as we already wrote, the opportunity to find in the stores "Old" Pentium G630 at the price of "new", but the slower Celeron G555 was quite real, not a hypothetical . But now - it is already worth thinking about such a step, considering in advance what will have to lose. The planning use of integrated graphics is generally better and not to think about the Sandy Bridge without a serious seller's discount: we also compared the HD Graphics of the second and third generations - with crushing for the first result. And what has changed in terms of processor productivity, which many more interesting (in the end, despite all the progress, integrated Intel graphics game solutions can still be called only from politeness)? That Ivy is faster than Sandy "with other equal", as well as the magnitude of this increase, we already know, however, the mass arrival of the new microarchitecture in Celeron led to the fact that both "not equal" appeared. And what will be the final result? Today, we will deal with the study of this issue.
Configuration of test posted stands
| CPU | Celeron G1610. | Celeron G1620. | Pentium G2020. | Pentium G2120. | Pentium G2130. |
| Name nucleus | IVY BRIDGE DC. | IVY BRIDGE DC. | IVY BRIDGE DC. | IVY BRIDGE DC. | IVY BRIDGE DC. |
| Technology pr-va | 22 nm | 22 nm | 22 nm | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Std / Max kernel frequency, GHz | 2,6 | 2,7 | 2,9 | 3,1 | 3,2 |
| 2/2 | 2/2 | 2/2 | 2/2 | 2/2 | |
| Cache L1 (sums.), I / D, KB | 64/64 | 64/64 | 64/64 | 64/64 | 64/64 |
| Cache L2, KB | 2 × 256. | 2 × 256. | 2 × 256. | 2 × 256. | 2 × 256. |
| Cache L3, MIB | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Uncore frequency, GHz | 2,6 | 2,7 | 2,9 | 3,1 | 3,2 |
| RAM | 2 × DDR3-1333. | 2 × DDR3-1333. | 2 × DDR3-1333. | 2 × DDR3-1600. | 2 × DDR3-1600. |
| Videos | HDG. | HDG. | HDG. | HDG. | HDG. |
| Socket | LGA1155. | LGA1155. | LGA1155. | LGA1155. | LGA1155. |
| TDP. | 55 W. | 55 W. | 55 W. | 55 W. | 55 W. |
| Price | $44() | $48() | $63() | N / d () | N / d () |
So today, almost the entire line of younger representatives of the IVY BRIDGE microarchitecture is not enough - only Pentium G2010 is missing, the reasons for the absence of which were given above. What you should pay attention to? First, as it was easy to guess, the growth of clock frequencies continues - until the transition of Celeron and Pentium on the LGA1150 remains much more time than the very appearance of a new platform, so that this extensive version of the creeping increase in the performance "for the same money" was and remains Basic. Second, as before, under the two names there are three line of processors that differ in the tank of the third-level cache memory and the supported RAM frequencies. But if the capacity of L3 has not changed, then the "RAM" has grown to one step: the G2100 family officially supports DDR3-1600, and the younger got DDR3-1333, which was previously the prerogative of one Pentium G800. It is officially - in practice, the situation is more interesting. First, many fees on "overclocker" chipsets allow you to set the frequency of memory more official. Secondly, even at no "overclocker" models, more or less rigidly restrictions are observed for G2000, but not G1600: our old woman on H67, for example, among permissible options for the last line offered and DDR3-1600. Apparently, the origins of this confusion should be searched somewhere in Intel's depths, where they decided to make a relaxation for Celeron - they are also "offended" along the L3 tank and frequencies, so additional restrictions may be less rigid. However, the issue of productivity growth with increasing memory frequency from 1066 to 1333 MHz has already been studied, the result of which its estimate was 2%, and between 1333 and 1600 MHz, the difference is even less, so this question is relevant except when using an integrated video lane. We still have (in tests on the current version of the methodology) for all processors under LGA1155, we use frequencies not higher than 1333 MHz.
| CPU | Celeron G555 | Pentium G645. | Pentium G870. |
| Name nucleus | Sandy Bridge DC. | Sandy Bridge DC. | Sandy Bridge DC. |
| Technology pr-va | 32 nm | 32 nm | 32 nm |
| Std / Max kernel frequency, GHz | 2,7 | 2,9 | 3,1 |
| Number of nuclei / calculation flows | 2/2 | 2/2 | 2/2 |
| Cache L1 (sums.), I / D, KB | 64/64 | 64/64 | 64/64 |
| Cache L2, KB | 2 × 256. | 2 × 256. | 2 × 256. |
| Cache L3, MIB | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Uncore frequency, GHz | 2,7 | 2,9 | 3,1 |
| RAM | 2 × DDR3-1066. | 2 × DDR3-1066. | 2 × DDR3-1333. |
| Videos | HDG. | HDG. | HDG. |
| Socket | LGA1155. | LGA1155. | LGA1155. |
| TDP. | 65 W. | 65 W. | 65 W. |
| Price | N / d () | N / d () | N / d () |
Who are new processors to compare? Since no global changes in the technical specifications occurred, we decided to limit the "intraspecific" competition, once again taking the "top" of three families of dual-core Sandy Bridge. As it seems to us, this will be enough - AMD in this price class offers several other processors on the organization, which, naturally, as overtook, will overtake "classic" intel dual-cores where they could. And continue to lag behind them where they lagged behind :) In general, we will not give extra reasons to continue the sacred wars between the fans of both companies, but simply see what gives a new microarchitecture in this particular processor class.
Testing
Traditionally, we smash all tests on a certain number of groups and in diagrams the average result on the test / application group (in detail with the test method you can find in a separate article). Results in diagrams are given in points, per 100 points adopted performance of the reference test system Sample model 2011. It is based on the AMD Athlon II X4 620 processor, but the memory capacity (8 GB) and the video card () are standard for all testing of the "main line" and may vary only within special studies. Those who are interested in more detailed information, again traditionally is proposed to download a table in Microsoft Excel format, in which all results are shown both in the data transformed into points and in the "natural" form.
Interactive work in three-dimensional packages
Note that the processors were lined up in the form of a neat ladder, despite the similarity of TTX (and the G1610 is completely lower than that of G555) - there is a certain increase from the microarchitecture change. But there is nothing new in this - this is the previous article it was clear. Prices, we recall, remained the same. And then and formally decreased.
Final rendering of three-dimensional scenes
Another illustration of a crawling progress with the preservation of positions. An interesting thing is that Pentium G2130 almost reached the result of 100 points. And for the "large-scale unit", we recall, the Athlon II X4 620 is taken, equipped with four computing nuclei. However, this processor is very old, and at one time he was far from the fastest "quad", but still the result is curious. At least because dual-core, but four-percent (also, however, the old) Core i3-530 sample 2010 was slower.
Packaging and unpacking
A greater increase in junior families and almost a complete lack of progress in the senior is largely due to the fact that we have limited the memory DDR3-1333 for all processors.
Audio coding
Clean mathematics, and even algorithms have not been updated for a long time - it is clear that there is nothing to catch "classic" dual-core processors. On the other hand, at the same frequency here, Ivy is about 5% faster than Sandy, which in the conditions of similar subjects allowed Celeron G1620 to almost catch up with the Pentium G645 - having a higher clock frequency and even ... Pentium at least, and not some Celeron there.
Compilation
And again no changes. However, those who, we think, have already moved quickly to the conclusions :) Of the more or less curious - G2020 almost catch up with the G870, despite 200 MHz difference in the clock frequency.
Mathematical and engineering calculations
And here on this kind of "features" is capable not only G2020, but also G1620, which is as close as possible to G645. In general, despite the fact that the main changes in the transition from Sandy Bridge to Ivy Bridge are focused far from processor kernels, sometimes they lead to quite visible effect. Regarding visible, of course.
Raster graphics
Repetition passed. Yes, otherwise, in fact, it could not - the processors are very similar. Despite the difference in the microarchitecture, names and positioning. In which the most interesting is that, in general, the practical difference between Celeron G555 and Pentium G2130 is about 25% - to search with such a situation the differences between the models closest to each other - the lesson, naturally, ungrateful.
Vector graphics
Video coding
We did not comment on the previous diagram, because it was tired, but this one is not the most interesting among all. In any case, it differs from the rest: the advantages of Ivy Bridge above the preceding models are almost visible here with a naked eye. In fact, the Celeron G1620 managed not only to catch up, but also to overtake Pentium G645, and Pentium G2020 exactly repeated the results of the G870, that is, the new microarchitecture allowed equal competing with higher frequency processors from the above families. And, by the way, the result is 100 points (i.e., the level of the Athlon II X4 620) will be achieved by two intel dual-core processors, and two more of this level are completely superior.
Office PO
It was faster than necessary, but it became even faster - what's there to add? :)
Java.
Another case, when the "Junior New" catchies "Senior Old", and otherwise - traditionally nothing interesting: after all, all test processors are very similar to each other, differing only in trifles.
Games
The superiority of the new microarchitecture over the old relatively large is even a shortage of cache memory (which is very important here) did not interfere. However, superiority, in fact, one single game: F1 2010. Which "slows down" on all low current processors, but Ivy Bridge is inhibits to a lesser extent than on Sandy Bridge. As we have already written, with other things being equal, this "remove from the handbrake" increases the frequency of personnel already by 30% or more, which significantly exceeds the average increase of IVY over Sandy. And here, where computing streams are enough (Core i3 and above), the absolute level of productivity itself is much higher, but there are no such breakthroughs. In general, as we see, architectural improvements can work differently in different programs and on processors of different class, so they need to evaluate them in the complex, and not one example (whatever it is).
Multitasking environment
Dual-core - he is a dual-core. What a progress is observed only in junior families, i.e., where the performance was not enough to maximize. What is it interesting? So that the frequencies of younger Celeron / Pentium are comparable to mobile frequencies and (even more) ultra-mobile processors. And just in such conditions, the optimization of microarchitetia is the strongest. That is, once again confirmed the thesis that Ivy Bridge is primarily for the mobile market. Therefore, so pale and looked a year ago of the older models against the background of the predecessors - in the recent already, everything was fine. But the reduction of power consumption and the higher efficiency of working at low clock frequencies in the processors of junior configurations is that laptops need. And, of course, a sharp improvement in the built-in video card - from the same area: the desktop user is free to choose a video card, but in more compact systems to use anything powerful already problematic.
TOTAL
Of course, the final summary diagram looks like most as the majority in this article, but ... does not completely illuminate the picture. Just because in all the "three-digit" rules, we took the older models, that is, the last at the time of the official transition of these Lines on Ivy Bridge. However, they appeared as a result of more than the annual development of the relevant families, and not simultaneously, so in retail you can stumble on older representatives - right up to Celeron G530 and Pentium G620. Therefore, let's try to look at the general state of affairs in the mill of old and new budget processors.
In general, it is significant: on equal frequencies Pentium is always better than the Celeron of its generation, but the new Celeron is better than the old Pentium. And among the various subsides of the last family, the transition to a new architecture also gives more than extensive little things, such as a small increase in memory speed. And at the very top of the segment, too, everything is definitely: the transition to a new microarchitecture provided a greater increase than a simple increase in clock frequency, but also from the latter in Intel did not refuse. Moreover, Ivy Bridge is more economical than Sandy Bridge, so the only thing that can hold the creep progress is unwillingness to organize intra-profit competition with more expensive families. But as the clock frequencies grow in expensive models, you can move forward and in the budget segment.
Actually, it looks like a modern decline in "Intel" prices. In the summer of 2011, 110 final points (Pentium G840) our techniques were estimated at $ 75 in bulk, now almost the same amounts Celeron G1620 with wholesale price 52 dollars (well, it is already possible to conclude that after the release of G1630, inevitable as the collapse of capitalism, this processor displaces the G1610 with a price plank $ 42). Moreover, if we talk about the maximum cheap computers, they suggest the use of an integrated video card, and in this area the advantage of the third generation HDG over the second is generally noticeably naked eye. It is clear that it still does not make an integrated Intel chart with a game solution, but the user will experience less. In general, in a nutshell, the situation can be characterized as follows: it became a little better and slightly cheaper. There are no hints on the revolution, but no one promised her.
Inteldeserved fundamental trust in active users board Gaming PCs, Workersand computers for home. Reliable and high-performance - this is, of course, about its modern multi-core central processors . But choosing between AMD.and IntelMany of us face very tangled series and the names of crystals from the "blue" chipmeter.
This is an instruction on how to deal with processors. Intelin 2017.what is better in the series Corewhat characteristics mean model rows i3., i5and i7.and where to go Intel Pentium. and Celeron.?
What do I have processors at Intel in 2017?
Modern Intel processors are divided into three types of Core family.
Intel "Core i" processors differ in each other:
Level cache(own super memory is a very important characteristic that helps the CPU perform tasks more efficiently);
The presence and absence of certain technology;
architecturalsolutions;
Goals and their marketing purchase.
Intel Core i3.
These are dual-core processors equipped with technology Hyper-Threading. It helps raise high load performance. Its enough for simple games and most applications under Windows.
Family Intel Core i3. Not equipped with a large cache, does not support Turbo Boost technology and most like working and home computers, where basic tasks are associated with the Internet, web pages, light games and office programs.
Intel Core i5.
Four-core processors without Hyper-Threadingbut with a faster processing of tasks with intensive load on the physical level. The optimal choice for game lovers and resource-intensive applications. From the point of view of performance, they often exceed the possibilities. Core i3..
Intel Core i7.
Four-core processors S. Hyper-Threading For the enthusiasts of the world of computers, gamers (for gaming PCs) and professionals. High level of cache, advanced integrated graphic technologies and the latest company achievements at the nuclei architecture level.
And where are Intel Pentium and Celeron processors?
There are practically no old processors on sale. Intel. Series Pentium.(for home computers and gaming) and Celeron.(Working Systems) By 2017, officially translated from the architectural series in the category of the brand.
Intel Pentium processors Not issued since 2009. Since then, this name is used as a brand for some elementary level products based on the Intel Core architecture.
Intel Celeron processorsfinally derived from commercial production in 2011, giving way to the ATOM, CORE series and in some cases Pentium.
Everyone thinks that Core i3 is just cheaper, and Core i7 is more expensive - that's not
The well-minded view that Intelthus segmented their desktop processors in inexpensive Core i3., mass medium budget Core i5. and high-performance Core i7. For enthusiasts - not quite correct. Model numbers in each family will finally confuse you.
Can you say what the difference between Intel Core i5-6400 and Core i5-7600K?
CPUs within the same series may differ in the level of performance, different modifications and even generations. Now we will look at a few steps that they mean all these numbers and letters. You will define from the go from which of the processors, for example, Intel Core i5, better.
What does the number in the Intel Core processors after i3 / i5 / i7?
Numeral 6
In Intel Core i5- 6
400 means generation number ("Sixth Generation Intel Core") as 7
in Core i5- 7
600K means 7
Generation Intel processors for Windows 10. So you can determine which of all the newer and build models in order.
The last three digits define SKU.. In fact, they show how powerful is the processor within the framework of the production line. Core i5-7 600
K will be faster in comparison with Core i5-7 500
K.
Lettersin the title show various additional quality of the Intel Core processor. Here are what differences are:
H. - High-performance graphics.
K. - Ability to unlock the acceleration of the Intel processor.
Q. - Four physical cores.
Qm. - The same, but for mobile PCs.
T. - Optimized for efficient desktops.
U. - optimized with low energy consumption for mobile computers.
How to compare Intel processors, AMD, for laptops, for PC?
There is a universal online service where you can enter a model identifier of the processor and get a table with full comparison of characteristics and features: cPUBOSS.com..
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