1st generation core i processor vs 2nd generation?

[enzo15]

Hello, I just want to ask if there are some difference between the 1st release of core i processors and the 2nd gen core i processor??

 

[dogman_1234]

Hello, and welcome to THG.

Yes.

Each series features a different microarchitecture and transistor size. The 1st generation is a 45 nanometer transistorized circuit that is designed for the Nehalem architecture. It also features dual, quad, and hexa core CPU's.

the 2nd generation is a 32 nanometer transistorized circuit that is designed for the Sandy Bridge architecture. It also features hexacore CPU's with an integrated Graphics processor or IGP.

 

[dogman_1234]

^ Oh, yeah, forgot.

Gulftown was the 32 nanometer hexacore.

 

[enzo15]

thanks for the welcome.


But for example, i am currently using the previous release of i5 processor, and i decided to buy 2nd gen i7, can i do that?? or basically, the question is, do they have the same socket??

 

[marcellis22]

What socket are you running?

 

[enzo15]

i believe it is socket 1156 LGA

 

[dogman_1234]

Stick with the 1156 LGA i5 processors.

 

[enzo15]

Stick with the 1156 LGA i5 processors.

thanks dogman!

 

[enzo15]

btw, does this mean that I should not buy Intel Core i7-930 (2.8G) 8mb LGA1366 but instead, i should buy Intel Core i7-860 (2.8G) 8mb LGA1156, correct?

 

[dogman_1234]

Correct.

 

[enzo15]

but is it the best deal for i7 processor that is applicable for my PC?

 

[dogman_1234]

Sure. If it is compatible and you ave the resources,( money) to purchase it, go ahead and do it.

 

[enzo15]

Thanks dude!

one more thing, any reason why Intel Core i7-860 (2.8G) 8mb LGA1156 is more expensive than Intel Core i7-930 (2.8G) 8mb LGA1366?

 

[enzo15]

Might look into an X3440 as well. Its an 870 but clocked lower and cheaper

in layman's term please. im not that tech as u observed. sorry

 

[dogman_1234]

Basically, more bang for you buck.

 

[enzo15]

thanks. so i think i have no choice but to go for Intel Core i7-860 (2.8G) 8mb LGA1156, right? :/

 

[dogman_1234]

Seems like it.

 

[enzo15]

Thanks a lot!