How to identify a processor

[jerryshardware]

Hello,

When I look for a processor and see all the datas about it, I do not know what all these things and numbers mean.
How can I see how good/fast a processor is ? How can I identify how a processor is?
Thank you.

 

[itzdanielp]

In general...


Higher clock speed is better (3.4GHz vs 2.0GHz)
Higher core count is better (8 core vs 2 core)
Lower fabrication process is better (28nm vs 45nm)

If you have questions about a specific CPU, just post it here, and people will be able to give you a lot more help.

 

[djangoringo]

Download CPU-Z, it will give you the information that you'll need.

Edit : If this is for a cpu that you don't have, look for performance comparisons in anandtech : http://www.anandtech.com/bench/CPU/2

Another good site is this one : http://www.cpu-world.com/

 

[Neuspeed]

Hello,

When I look for a processor and see all the datas about it, I do not know what all these things and numbers mean.
How can I see how good/fast a processor is ? How can I identify how a processor is?
Thank you.

There's a lot of great articles on this website. If you're looking to buy or upgrade the processor, there are articles that show which is the best processor for X amount of money.

 

[Neuspeed]

Download CPU-Z, it will give you the information that you'll need.

I think OP is referring to whenever he sees the specs of a processor in a website or data sheet online or at a store.

 

[djangoringo]

Yes, i guess, it's for a general overview, i thought it was for a cpu he had, i edited the post.

 

[jerryshardware]

Thank you for your posts. I meant how to identify a cpu in general.