E8400 vs i5 650

[pcagenda]

Which processor is faster?

 

[Timop]

The i5 as its newer, but why not get the 750?

 

[pcagenda]

The i5 as its newer, but why not get the 750?

The 650 has been offered as a whole PC solution & I just wondered if 6MB Cache vs 4MB Smart Cache is faster.
Also not so sure about 1333MHz FSB vs 2.5 GT/s?

 

[Timop]

Dont bother about the FSB/DMI, they work differently.
The thing is the i5 is faster than the E8400 clock for clock as its is based on a different architecture, Turbo boost also helps.

But if you already have a E8400, skip the i5 650, either get a quad or wait for SB/BD. The performance increase wont be worth the money.

 

[pcagenda]

Thanks for the info.