- May 28, 2015
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So I'm re-doing my media center computer (which was a core 2 duo originally) and have two routes I can go:
Core i3 3220T (2.8 GHz dual core) with a GeForce GT 610 graphics card: This CPU is only a 35 watt processor so it runs cool and doesn't require much power.
or-
Core i3 4360 (3.7 GHz) with onboard Intel HD 4600 graphics: This is a 55 watt processor and needs a bit more power and generates a bit more heat.
Which combo would be preferred for playing back HD content? Some benchmarks say that the HD 4600 actually outperforms the GeForce 610 in terms of shader performance, but does that matter for Blu-ray and HD playback? Plus, which one would be better for 4k when I decide to get a 4k TV and start watching 4k content?
Core i3 3220T (2.8 GHz dual core) with a GeForce GT 610 graphics card: This CPU is only a 35 watt processor so it runs cool and doesn't require much power.
or-
Core i3 4360 (3.7 GHz) with onboard Intel HD 4600 graphics: This is a 55 watt processor and needs a bit more power and generates a bit more heat.
Which combo would be preferred for playing back HD content? Some benchmarks say that the HD 4600 actually outperforms the GeForce 610 in terms of shader performance, but does that matter for Blu-ray and HD playback? Plus, which one would be better for 4k when I decide to get a 4k TV and start watching 4k content?
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