I was asked to recommend a CPU for a friend who uses virtual machines a lot.
Budget IS an issue, but performance is more important. (Would be willing to pay 30% more for a 15-20% gain)
So, what's better for using several VirtualBox VMs?
I'm not really sure about the amount, it could be about 2 or 3, or maybe up to 6-8 vms at the same time (it would depend on the performance itself, probably: the faster, the more vms).
He won't be overcloking, probably.
So, should I tell him to get an i7, or a very similar i5 (just no HT)?
Budget IS an issue, but performance is more important. (Would be willing to pay 30% more for a 15-20% gain)
So, what's better for using several VirtualBox VMs?
I'm not really sure about the amount, it could be about 2 or 3, or maybe up to 6-8 vms at the same time (it would depend on the performance itself, probably: the faster, the more vms).
He won't be overcloking, probably.
So, should I tell him to get an i7, or a very similar i5 (just no HT)?