[SOLVED] I5 760 Vs I5 680

[DanceNow4086]

Want to ask that between these two CPU does the difference is significant
Dual core hyperthreading vs True quad core
Passmark 3500 vs 3800
Still confuse...Thanks in advance

 

[shmoochie]

Hyperthreading only provides about 30% the efficiency of a regular core, so those 2 extra physical cores will make a huge difference in applications that utilize multiple cores like modern games or virtualization.

 

[Barty1884]

Depends on the task.... And the cost!

While the 680 is "only" a 2/4 it also runs at a significantly higher clock speed (3.6GHz base vs 2.88GHz)

In predominantly single threaded tasks, the 680 should outperform by a decent margin.

All in all though, each have their pros & cons.... and I wouldn't suggest spending the money to "upgrade" from one to the other.
If, hypothetically, you had both of them in your possession, I'd suggest trying them both out in the applications you intend to use them for.

If you have neither, I'd suggest reconsidering in such a dated platform at this stage.

 

[shmoochie]

Depends on the task.... And the cost!

While the 680 is "only" a 2/4 it also runs at a significantly higher clock speed (3.6GHz base vs 2.88GHz)

In predominantly single threaded tasks, the 680 should outperform by a decent margin.

All in all though, each have their pros & cons.... and I wouldn't suggest spending the money to "upgrade" from one to the other.
If, hypothetically, you had both of them in your possession, I'd suggest trying them both out in the applications you intend to use them for.

If you have neither, I'd suggest reconsidering in such a dated platform at this stage.

That's definitely true about the base clock speed, but the i5 760 is a decent overlocker and can get up to 4Ghz. I agree though that he should just upgrade to a more modern setup.

 

[Barty1884]

That's definitely true about the base clock speed, but the i5 760 is a decent overlocker and can get up to 4Ghz. I agree though that he should just upgrade to a more modern setup.

It can, but that assumes the OP has a capable motherboard. Not enough info to recommend based on assumption - board may well be an OEM offering.