Difference between intel core 2 and intel core i3

[Friends_001]

If i want to choose between Intel Core 2 Duo and Intel core i3. Pls. advice which one is the best.

 

[hell_storm2004]

Core i3 of course. Newer architecture. But that also depends on what you have right now and what is your total budget.

 

[Wamphryi]

The i3 is the one to go for.

 

[Friends_001]

Core i3 of course. Newer architecture. But that also depends on what you have right now and what is your total budget.

Hi, Pls. help me.

I want to buy new PC for my home. Pls. advice me about the configurations and prices. On higher side my budget is Rs. 24,000/-

 

[hell_storm2004]

What are you going use the PC for?
Here's one to start off with:

Core i5 530.
Gigabyte GA-P55-US3L.
GSkill 1333Mhz 6GB RAM's
Corsair CX400W PSU.
CM Elite 430 cabinet.
WD Caviar Green 1TB HDD.

http://techshop.in/

Refer to this website for the prices. Remember the street prices are a little bit less than the one's on the website.

P.S. - For new build refer to the "Systems" section of the forum.

 

[v-2samrc]

Refer to the comparison chart:

http://ark.intel.com/Compare.aspx?ids=35605,50177,

B'Rgrds

 

[iam2thecrowe]

i think if your buying a new PC, core i3 would be what you want, as it has more future upgrade possibilities. But some core 2 chips can out do any core i3 chip in way of performance. Core 2's come in quad core varieties and i3's dont. If you already have a core 2 and want to upgrade only the CPU, a faster core 2 would be a better option.