Does the i5-2405S have Intel Smart Cache?

[idata]

When I look at the specs for the http://ark.intel.com/products/55446/Intel-Core-i5-2405S-Processor-(6M-Cache-2_50-GHz) 2405S it is not stated as it is on others (eg http://ark.intel.com/products/52212/Intel-Core-i5-2500T-Processor-(6M-Cache-2_30-GHz) 2500T)

Can someone verify?

Rolf

[Adolfo_S_Intel2]

This processor supports what is call Last Level Cache (LLC), you can check the following specifications:

&# 159; Last Level Cache

– Logically shared across all cores

– Physically divided into slices

– Bi-directional ring

– Links cores and cache slices

– Routes cache requests to the right slice

– Cache address assignment algorithm reduces bottleneck potential in any one slice

&# 159; Ring architecture and multiple LLC entry points increase core to cache bandwidth up to 4x*

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Thanks.

I'm building a HTPC and I'm not sure what processor to select; i5-2405S or i3-2125. What will get the best performance? 6 MB/LLC vs 3 MB/Smart Cache?

Both have HD Graphics 3000 at the same speed.

I also realize the 2405S has two more cores, but in the HTPC I don't expect this to make a big difference in HTPC. They both have the same clock speed.

Appreciate answers as I'm out of my area of competense.

Rolf

[Adolfo_S_Intel2]

I would suggest checking the following comparison chart:

http://ark.intel.com/compare/59080,55446 http://ark.intel.com/compare/59080,55446

I personally do not see many differences between both processors, if you believe that you will not need 4 physical cores, and you want to save some money, you might want to think about the i3-2125, but the final decision can be taken only by you.

If you are still not sure about what processor to purchase, I would suggest contacting any of our Authorized Intel® Distributors, so they can provide you further recommendations.