Comments on: Dual-core or Quad-core?

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By: Rabi

Rabi — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:42:19 +0000

To Paddy:
For iMac 27″ it is better to go for quad-core. Since its Apple so I would think that all softwares installed in iMac are already optimized to work in quad-core environment.
But for PC world the case is different, since softwares are from different vendors.

By: Paddy

Paddy — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:04:40 +0000

Interesting points above. I’m trying to decide between a dual and quad core myself for the latest 27″ iMac. I do alot of 3D and 2D graphic work, video and renderings. Would anybody have any suggestions?

By: Computer Repair

Computer Repair — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:02:04 +0000

You make some great points, but I think that it’s all determinant on what you personally need and can afford. If a dual core fits your needs, then you might as well save the money.

By: Ted Chang

Ted Chang — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 05:25:28 +0000

For stability and multi-tasking speed, I’ve found it’s better to have two dual core CPUs on a machine instead of one quad core (assuming CPU speed is the same). This leads to fewer crashes and stalls when anti-virus, anti-spyware, windows update, etc. run in the background under Windows XP.

I’ve been using a 4 core computer since 2005. That system had two dual core Xenon CPUs. I’ve also used a quad core Xenon later. In 208, I used a dual quad core Xenon with 8 cores and it ran faster than dual core cpu’s with slightly higher ghz.