20.10.2009, 13:35
All Core i7's are quad core, the i7 just means that it is capable of Hyperthreading (i.e. 8 virtual threads).
I have the Core i7 975 3.33 MH and with one touch of the button it is overclocked to 3.66 MH. With this CPU, I'm able to play IL-2 in the deepest clouds/thunderstorms (cloud 1) with over 30 planes in the air and my FPS are between 45 - 60 (and ATI 4890 video card).
With the i5 (i5 just means it's not capable of Hyperthreading), if you want the greater HP, it will take you a little more effort to overclock it to get up to 3.66 MH. Remember CPU power is what flight simulators need and IL-2 is a good example.
I have the Core i7 975 3.33 MH and with one touch of the button it is overclocked to 3.66 MH. With this CPU, I'm able to play IL-2 in the deepest clouds/thunderstorms (cloud 1) with over 30 planes in the air and my FPS are between 45 - 60 (and ATI 4890 video card).
With the i5 (i5 just means it's not capable of Hyperthreading), if you want the greater HP, it will take you a little more effort to overclock it to get up to 3.66 MH. Remember CPU power is what flight simulators need and IL-2 is a good example.