i3 vs i5

[coolweirdo]

Whats the big difference between the two, is the a big difference could somebody explain and help me get a better understanding so i can make a decision. thanks

 

[GGJstudios]

Whats the big difference between the two, is the a big difference could somebody explain and help me get a better understanding so i can make a decision. thanks

One is slightly faster than the other, but not enough that it would make a noticeable difference to the vast majority of users.

Core i3 vs Core i5: What's the Difference?

 

[Applefan17]

One is slightly faster than the other, but not enough that it would make a noticeable difference to the vast majority of users.

Core i5 vs. Core i7: What's the Difference?

This is probably your best answer.

 

[derbothaus]

Great little link. Probably should have linked here though, i3 vs. i5. OP may not be the adventurous type
http://www.brighthub.com/computing/hardware/articles/61150.aspx

Or even easier:
"The differences between the processors are clear. The i5 is quad core, the i3 isn't. The i5 has Turbo Boost, the i3 doesn't. The i3 has hyper-threading, while i5 doesn't."

 

[robgendreau]

Another difference is the price.

Check out http://www.barefeats.com/imac10v.html; they state, for example, that the i5 is 41% faster for 18% more money.

And note that sometimes the difference between models isn't only the processor and its related technology, and that can make a diff in overall speed in the real world. Graphics card, e.g. And I'm an i3 guy.

 

[GGJstudios]

Great little link. Probably should have linked here though, i3 vs. i5.

You're absolutely right. I grabbed the wrong link. Fixed. Thanks!

 

[mrsir2009]

Whats the big difference between the two, is the a big difference could somebody explain and help me get a better understanding so i can make a decision. thanks

-For relatively basic computing needs you won't notice any difference.

-For high performance needs the i5 will give you a fair bit more power.