Which processor is better?

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I'm looking into buying a desktop, either from Dell or HP. Dell offers Intel® Core™ 2 Quad Q8200 (4MB L2, 2.33GHz, 1333FSB) and HP offers Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo processor E7400 [2.8GHz, 3MB L2, 1066MHz FSB. I don't understand what all these specs mean. All I know that higher the GHz number the better. Are there any pros to either one? What should I be looking for when choosing a processor? If someone could explain to me in simple terms, I would really apprieciate it.

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Hi Monia,

Well, usually to compare CPU features, I used the site below:

Website: http://ark.intel.com http://ark.intel.com

Things that are important to check:

Speed,

Virtualisation,

64 bit OS Support,

Thermal Design Power,

Enhanced Intel® Speedstep Technology etc.

Everything is explained clearly, if you need help, feel to ask us.

All the best,

Regards,

Aryan