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    Intel i5 6300HQ no hyperthreading in device manager

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by SMOKE_SKULL, Jan 16, 2017.

  1. SMOKE_SKULL

    SMOKE_SKULL Notebook Deity

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    I have a couple computers with 4 cores and 4 threads and they only show up as 4 cores in Windows 10 device manager or task manager.

    My ALienware with i7 4900MQ shows 8 cores in device manger. Why the difference?
     
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    Simple, because all quad core i5 (like i5-6300HQ) don't have Hyper-Threading.
    The i7-4900MQ has HT so "4 cores, 8 threads" and Device Manager will see it as 8 cores.
     
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    Galm "Stand By, We're Analyzing The Situation!"

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    you get shortchanged with the quad i5. You have 4 true cores, but no hyperthreading. It's always been like that.
    Otherwise you'd have a i7.

    You still have faster performance than a dual i3 with hyperthreading.

    scroll down the page. it says
    Hyperthreading : NO
     
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    Ahh ok thanks. Well I am more than pleased with the performance of both machines even if they dont have hyperthreading.
     
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