Which Imac has 8 cores????

[tears2040]

I am using a 2011 iMac base model that is in my Sig.

All I am really looking for, for now is a processor upgrade since I do a lot of encoding/compression with HD video files.

I know my current Mac only has four cores, so I remember reading some imacs or possible Mac Book Pros have 4 cores and 4 virtually or actually 8 for real? If anyone can guide me in the right direction it would greatly be appreciated.

Also from what I can tell how is the new Mac Mini? It seems like the graphics card Hd 4000 while integrated still allows for video functions. Does the new mac mini use 8 cores?

Thanks for any help

 

[iEdd]

None of the iMacs have 8 cores, but the upgraded i7 (top model CPU in 21.5" and 27") support Hyper-threading, which is Intel's technology that allows each core to run 2 threads at once. For some tasks, this will behave similarly to having 8 cores, but it's not the same as a true 8-core processor, as only some hardware parts are physically duplicated.

 

[theSeb]

As per above, there are a couple 2012 models that support hyper-threading.

 

[XofDyer]

Does the i7 on the mid-level mini have this function? (either the base model 2.3 Ghz i7 or the upgradable 2.6Ghz i7)

Would this be $100 well spent for video editing?

 

[tears2040]

Does the i7 on the mid-level mini have this function? (either the base model 2.3 Ghz i7 or the upgradable 2.6Ghz i7)

Would this be $100 well spent for video editing?

Yeah...

Also it looks like only the 27" BTo and 21.5" BTO have this function according to that spreadsheet. I have never seen those Imacs on the Refurbished section though?


Wonder if any of the new mac Minis have the 4 virtual cores as well.

 

[JootecFromMars]

All i7's have hyperthreading. Dual core i5's also have hyperthreading.

 

[fastlanephil]

Does the i7 on the mid-level mini have this function? (either the base model 2.3 Ghz i7 or the upgradable 2.6Ghz i7)

Would this be $100 well spent for video editing?

It depends on the software and the task. For video work the fastest i7 is a safe bet.