>> For anyone who wants a technical challenge, it can be quite rewarding (always assuming
>> that it works from the off ;-) )
Hence my interest. Stupid to be intimidated by it really, perhaps daunted would be a better word.
>> >> Rank 1460 Intel Core i5-4200U @ 1.60GHz
>> >> Rang 1461 Intel Core i7-940XM @ 2.13GHz
>> >>
>> >> So the older gen, lower i number, slower clock speed is 'better'??
>> >>
>>
>> I think you've got that the wrong way round. The i5 is some three years
>> or so newer,
I am confused. I thought the first number was the generation. i.e. in this example the i5 is a generation´4´and the i7 is a generation´9´?
>> reduced fab size.
"fab size"?
>> Cores are.................
Thank you, that helped.
>> I wouldn't say that the Ryzens are superior in every respect, but they do have
>> the advantage of providing more bangs for the buck, and the AMD motherboard chipsets
>> support some nice things that Intel are just catching up with.
For example?
>> Do your research as to suitability of AMD kit for your desired purposes, but I'd
>> be surprised if it wasn't a good choice.
There goes Saturday.
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