An opinion about the relative performance differences between each model of processor can therefore be quickly formed. Intel dual core 4th generation processor has 3 GHz speed, 3 megabyte cache memory, 64-bit instruction set, 22 nm lithography, 32 GB maximum memory size. These allow a simple comparison to be made between the different variants of processors and are based upon the averaged results of many users’ PC systems across the world.

So instead, we would suggest that potential customers refer to real-world empirical performance benchmarks such as those published by Passmark and quoted / linked to in the specification table below. In terms of computational performance, Intel don’t provide official figures for their processors because so much depends on other hardware such as motherboard, type of memory, etc. We recommend S or T suffix processors where cool-running / energy saving is required, or K-series processors where maximum performance is desirable and sufficient cooling can be provided accordingly. Transistors: 1. Non-K processors will have limited turbo overclocking. T processors are power optimized K processors have unlocked turbo multiplier but do not support Intel TXT, Intel VT-d or vPro. Note that ‘power’ in this context refers to electrical power, not computational power. S processors feature lower-than-normal TDP (65 W on 4-core models). The single-letter suffix on each model of processor denotes whether it can be overclocked (K), or is low-power (S) or ultra-low power (T). Furthermore, up to three separate displays can now be driven simultaneously, reducing the need for a discrete graphics card where triple-head monitors are required. With this new generation of CPUs the graphics are now known as HD 4600 and with the change of name comes about a significant improvement in performance, especially for 3D games and applications. Perhaps the biggest improvement is in the area of embedded graphics.

Dual core 4th generation processor