What Are CPU Threads?

[z123killer]

what are cpu threads?

ex. dual core 4 threads

[JebKerman]

well the example you gave is an Intel i3. it has 2 physical cores that can each process 2 things (threads) simultaneously thanks to Intel's "hyper-threading".

 

a thread is basically a line of code.

[Colt_0pz]

there is a fast as possible video about hyperthreading:

 

[z123killer]

well the example you gave is an i3. it has 2 physical cores that can each process 2 things (threads) simultaneously.

ok so what about an I5 4 cores 4 threads, does that mean each core can process 1 things?

[JebKerman]

ok so what about an I5 4 cores 4 threads, does that mean each core can process 1 things?

simply, yes.

 

but it's a bit faster/better at processing each thread than an i3. And has a technology called "Turbo Boost" which allows the cores to run even faster when necessary.

 

and i7s have both technologies. so you have 4 cores that can run faster when necessary, and can also process 2 threads each simultaneously.

[z123killer]

simply, yes.

 

but it's a bit faster/better at processing each thread than an i3. And has a technology called "Turbo Boost" which allows the cores to run even faster when necessary.

ok so you basically divide the number of threads by the numder of cores to figure out how many threads each core has. and some proccesors have turbo boost and hyper threading to make them even faster.

[The Official Czex]

ok so what about an I5 4 cores 4 threads, does that mean each core can process 1 things?

 

i3 = 2 cores, 4 threads

i5 = 4 cores, 4 threads

i7 = 4 cores, 8 threads; 6 cores, 12 threads; 8 cores, 16 threads

 

If you're gaming opt for an i5.

 

If you're rendering and gaming opt for an i7.

 

If you're rendering opt for a Xeon.

 

I honestly don't see the point behind an i3.

[KemoKa]

ok so you basically divide the number of threads by the numder of cores to figure out how many threads each core has. and some proccesors have turbo boost and hyper threading to make them even faster.

That only works with hyperthreaded processors. Processors that do not have hyperthreading can only process one thread per core.

[The Official Czex]

ok so you basically divide the number of threads by the numder of cores to figure out how many threads each core has. and some proccesors have turbo boost and hyper threading to make them even faster.

 

Hyperthreading gives each core two threads. No more, no less. Turbo boost temporarily increases the CPU clock speed to gain added performance in short-term tasks (ex. Opening a browser).

[KemoKa]

I honestly don't see the point behind an i3.

i3s make decent entry-level gaming CPUs because they can handle 4 threads. They're good all-round general computation CPUs.

[z123killer]

i3 = 2 cores, 4 threads

i5 = 4 cores, 4 threads

i7 = 4 cores, 8 threads; 6 cores, 12 threads; 8 cores, 16 threads

 

If you're gaming opt for an i5.

 

If you're rendering and gaming opt for an i7.

 

If you're rendering opt for a Xeon.

 

I honestly don't see the point behind an i3.

I think an i3 is for everyday use. and for people who don't need a lot of power

[The Official Czex]

I think an i3 is for everyday use. and for people who don't need a lot of power

 

Well, that explains why I've never owned one. 

[z123killer]

Well, that explains why I've never owned one. 

I like your build!

[The Official Czex]

I like your build!

 

Thank you!

[You_are_a_cunt]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thread_(computing)