Processor Speeds

[CSull3]

Hello everyone! I currently have an Intel i5 clocked in at 1.7GHz. I am looking at a computer clocked in at 2.6Ghz with a turbo boost up to 3.1GHz. Will there be a major difference? I do play Minecraft and Euro Truck Simulator 2 if you recognize those games. I just want to know if I will notice a difference in the speed of the computer. Also, I currently have an intel 4000 graphics card and the computer I am looking at has an Intel Iris graphics card. I simply want to know what type of difference I would get. Thank you! Also, if you want links to descriptions of my current computer and the one I am wanting, I can get those. Thanks again!

[Jose_H_Intel1]

Overall performance will increase and mostly for some tasks such as converting video or audio files.

However, when you deal with games, the graphics controller is a main player too. Some games rely more on the GPU while others require more CPU.

I recommend checking the recommended system requirements for the games you are planning to play.

http://www.intel.com/support/graphics/sb/CS-034975.htm Intel® Graphics — Playable Games List

[CSull3]

Ok. Thank you very much! One last question, what would be the difference between an i5 2.6GHz processor and a 3.0GHz i7 processor? Thanks again!

[Jose_H_Intel1]

Do you have the exact models? You can search for the models and compare them here: http://ark.intel.com/ http://ark.intel.com/

[CSull3]

I do not have the exact model of the processors themselves, but you may know. They are in the Mac mini's (which is the computer I am looking at currently). I can give you links to the processor page as it does not list the exact model. http://store.apple.com/us/buy-mac/mac-mini?product=MGEN2LL/A&step=config http://store.apple.com/us/buy-mac/mac-mini?product=MGEN2LL/A&step=config#

[Jose_H_Intel1]

These are the Intel® processors that I was able to find matching the specifications given above: http://ark.intel.com/compare/83506,75991,83508 http://ark.intel.com/compare/83506,75991,83508

You may also double check with Apple*.