Intel’s i7 cores are the high end model cores built with the new Nehalem microarchitecture, and although they have different editions available they are all capable of remarkable performances. They have speed, power, hyper threading and turbo boost available, and if you need that capability the i7 cores are what you should buy. Bright Hub’s expert writers have not only analyzed the strengths and weaknesses of the different editions, they inform you which will best suit your needs.
Do you want to understand the difference between the i7 and the i5? Our articles explain that clearly.

Whether you need graphics processing power or speed, the kind of multiprocessing needed for playing the newest 3D games or actually creating them, Intel’s i7 cores give you what you need, and our articles tell you which version will be the best fit too.
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Labels on the Hardware Boxes: Do They Always Tell the Whole Story: CPU
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| Choosing an nVidia GeForce Video Card to Use with an Intel Core i7 CPU
If you are going to invest in the power of Intel’s new Core i7 processor, you should make sure you also invest in a video card that will take advantage of the processor’s... |
Core i5 vs. Core i7: What's the Difference?
Since its release in early September, 2009, the Core i5 has been branded as the mainstream version of Intel's Core i7. So what are the real differences between Core i5 and Core... |
| Intel's Core i7 Value: To Buy or Not to Buy?
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Intel Core i7 920 vs Intel Core i7 860: What's the Difference?
The Intel Core i7 920 and Core i7 860 are similarly priced. The 920 has the higher brand name, but the 860 came out more recently. As a result, it isn't obvious which product is... |