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[Scorch2477]

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[Scorch2477]

My question is what is hyper threading 

 

[Guest]

1 minute ago, Scorch2477 said:

My question is what is hyper threading 

 

 

 

[Stardar1]

Just now, Scorch2477 said:

My question is what is hyper threading 

 

hyperthreading is when a processor core is virtualized into 2 threads. 

 

an i7 is a hyperthreaded i5 - the i5 has 4 cores, the i7 has 4 cores and 4 virtual threads. 

 

generally speaking, a physical core is more powerful than a virtualized thread - this is why a quad core i5 is usually better than a hyperthreaded dual core (4 threads) i3. The technology is getting better though. 

[Brooksie359]

Just now, deXxterlab97 said:

 

 

damn you beat me to it. couldn't search youtube fast enough

[Guest]

Just now, Brooksie359 said:

damn you beat me to it. couldn't search youtube fast enough

Bookmark all the videos...

[Windows7ge]

Just now, Scorch2477 said:

My question is what is hyper threading 

 

I think Linus has a teckquickie video on this. I'd state my understanding of it but I cannot very my knowledge is 100% accurate.

[Brooksie359]

1 minute ago, Stardar1 said:

hyperthreading is when a processor core is virtualized into 2 threads. 

 

an i7 is a hyperthreaded i5 - the i5 has 4 cores, the i7 has 4 cores and 4 virtual threads. 

 

generally speaking, a physical core is more powerful than a virtualized thread - this is why a quad core i5 is usually better than a hyperthreaded dual core (4 threads) i3. The technology is getting better though. 

you should edit to the i7 has 8 virtual threads

[Ya_Mi]

In short Hyperthreading is a smart scheduling to make sure the cpu always feeds with data.

[Stardar1]

1 minute ago, Brooksie359 said:

you should edit to the i7 has 8 virtual threads

an i7 has 8 threads, but only 4 are virtualized. the i7 doesn't have less powerful cores than the i5 though. it's just those 4 extra threads that are less powerful - and they get better with every new generation. 

[Scorch2477]

5 minutes ago, Stardar1 said:

hyperthreading is when a processor core is virtualized into 2 threads. 

 

an i7 is a hyperthreaded i5 - the i5 has 4 cores, the i7 has 4 cores and 4 virtual threads. 

 

generally speaking, a physical core is more powerful than a virtualized thread - this is why a quad core i5 is usually better than a hyperthreaded dual core (4 threads) i3. The technology is getting better though. 

So I have a i7 4790k that's good to know. And this is my first build so I don't know a whole lot about computers

[Stardar1]

Just now, Scorch2477 said:

So I have a i7 4790k that's good to know. And this is my first build so I don't know a whole lot about computers

It is hard to explain the specifics, because the AMD FX 8350 is a physical 8 core, but the i7, with only 4 physical cores but 8 total threads beats it. 

 

@Ya_Mi's explanation is the most correct, but the upshot is effectively what i've described. 

[Scorch2477]

Just now, Stardar1 said:

It is hard to explain the specifics, because the AMD FX 8350 is a physical 8 core, but the i7, with only 4 physical cores but 8 total threads beats it. 

 

@Ya_Mi's explanation is the most correct, but the upshot is effectively what i've described. 

Oh ok 

[Scorch2477]

2 minutes ago, Stardar1 said:

It is hard to explain the specifics, because the AMD FX 8350 is a physical 8 core, but the i7, with only 4 physical cores but 8 total threads beats it. 

 

@Ya_Mi's explanation is the most correct, but the upshot is effectively what i've described. 

My build is a i7 4790k with a gigabyte ga b85 D3H, msi geforce GTX 1060 6gb,

16gb of Kingston hyperX savage (2 8gb sticks), axiom memory hard drive 750gb 7500rpm and the NZXT s340 case P.s. I am using the stock cooler for my CPU 

[Stardar1]

Just now, Scorch2477 said:

My build is a i7 4790k with a gigabyte ga b85 D3H, msi geforce GTX 1060 6gb,

16gb of Kingston hyperX savage (2 8gb sticks), axiom memory hard drive 750gb 7500rpm and the NZXT s340 case P.s. I am using the stock cooler for my CPU 

Why use the 4790k (one of the best CPUs for overclocking intel has ever made) with a B85 board and a stock cooler?

[Scorch2477]

1 minute ago, Stardar1 said:

Why use the 4790k (one of the best CPUs for overclocking intel has ever made) with a B85 board and a stock cooler?

Idk I didn't choose the parts. I had someone else choose it for me. Should I upgrade and if so what should I upgrade to 

[Stardar1]

Just now, Scorch2477 said:

Idk I didn't choose the parts. I had someone else choose it for me. Should I upgrade and if so what should I upgrade to 

I'd only recommend an upgrade if your machine is lacking in performance. 

[Ya_Mi]

Just now, Scorch2477 said:

Oh ok 

Because powerful single core is better. thats why Intel i7 4 core 8 threads beats it.

Its actually amd mistakes back in the day because they are focusing on more count core than more powerful per core.

Just now, Scorch2477 said:

My build is a i7 4790k with a gigabyte ga b85 D3H, msi geforce GTX 1060 6gb,

16gb of Kingston hyperX savage (2 8gb sticks), axiom memory hard drive 750gb 7500rpm and the NZXT s340 case P.s. I am using the stock cooler for my CPU 

That is why u are wrong. Intel use terms K on their cpu to describe its unlocked and meant for overclocking.

U need to learn about TDP as well because i7 4790k didnt come with stock cooler afaik as it wont be enough to dissipate the heat from the cpu it can result in thermal throttling and thus decrease ur performance to keep it from overheating.

Just now, Scorch2477 said:

Idk I didn't choose the parts. I had someone else choose it for me. Should I upgrade and if so what should I upgrade to 

u dont need to upgrade that cpu is one hell of a badass.

what u need to buy is an aftermarket cooler.

like Be quiet pure rock,hyper 212 evo or cryorig h7.

Or enthusiast grade Noctua or be quiet dark rock pro.

[Scorch2477]

Just now, Stardar1 said:

I'd only recommend an upgrade if your machine is lacking in performance. 

No I only built it like 1 month ago but I am going to upgrade the cooler to the cooler master hyper 212 evo 

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