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    Core i5 vs i7, frequency question

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Necrobutcher, Aug 28, 2010.

  1. Necrobutcher

    Necrobutcher Newbie

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    Hello everyone!

    I have a question regarding the processor speed of the Intel Core i5 and i7 in the ASUS G51Jx.

    I have often come across laptops with Core i7 processors that have a significantly smaller frequency rating than Core i5 processors. This can be noted in the specs of the G51Jx here ASUSTeK Computer Inc. - Notebooks - G51Jx.

    My question is: would the G51Jx with the Core i7 really have a significant advantage over one with a Core i5 processor even though the i5 is noted to have a higher frequency rating? I plan on using its power for playing games.

    Also, I noted Core i7s with turbo boost can reach higher frequencies than i5s when needed, but would this cause overheating when playing a game for several hours?

    Thanks in advance.
     
    Necrobutcher, Aug 28, 2010
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  2. Hasib1522

    Hasib1522 Notebook Evangelist

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    Unless you significantly OC your cpu, you don't have to worry aboutoverheating the Ci7. Turbo boost works fine with the latest games. Overheating the gpu on the other hand, is a critical issue with both the g51 and the g73.
    Games that use multiple cores will work better with the i7 as well as multi-tasking being smoother.
     
    Hasib1522, Aug 28, 2010
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  3. Nick

    Nick Professor Carnista

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    Nick, Aug 28, 2010
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  4. Damian_jo

    Damian_jo Notebook Enthusiast

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    Friends say true... overheating no lobe (sry for english ^^)
    Core i7 will be more powerfull in multi-core games ... in games which use 1 or 2 cores he make up for frequency ... ;)
     
    Damian_jo, Aug 28, 2010
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