Core i5-650 3.2GHz
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Core i5-650 3.2GHz Review
Core i5 is a brand name used by Intel for several microprocessors, the first of which were introduced in late 2009. It is positioned between the mainstream Core i3 & Core 2 and the high-end Core i7 & Xeon brands.
Core i5, like Core i7, is based on the Nehalem microarchitecture. The first Core i5 was introduced on September 8, 2009 and is a mainstream variant of the Core i7, initially only quad-core desktop processors based on Lynnfield, with dual-core mobile (Arrandale) and desktop processors (Clarkdale) following in 2010.
On September 8, 2009, Intel released the first Core i5 processor: The Core i5 750,[1] which is a 2.66 GHz quad-core Lynnfield processor with Hyper-threading disabled. Lynnfield Core i5 processors have an 8 MB L3 cache, a DMI bus running at 2.5 GT/s and support for dual-channel DDR3-800/1066/1333 memory.
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Core i5-650 3.2GHz Performance Specification
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3.2 GHz
2 cores
Clarkdale
73W
32nm
LGA 1156/Socket H
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128Kb
512Kb
4Mb
GD CPU hardware score: 7
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kalkucha
17:06 Apr-26-2013

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my old daddy cpu still rules :D
a10y51us
09:28 Feb-18-2013

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Will I bottleneck?
bz2496
08:05 Jan-14-2013

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is it a good idea to replace my current gpu with the GTX 660ti ???
The_ReApEr_ZA
15:11 Jan-14-2013

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It should be fine, but also think about cpu upgrade. You will be able to run most games fine but your cpu might hold you back now days.
trilok15
19:19 Dec-01-2012

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Can I Use ATI HD 7770 With I5-650
Is That Gud For Future GAmes
Kazelethon
08:18 Dec-08-2012

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i would say a better cpu since more and more games are cpu demanding but this i5 wouldn't be a bad idea anyway
Mazasrb
09:41 Dec-08-2012

This a dual core so for future smooth gaming I'd suggest you some i5 quad core like 2400 if you can find or 3470.
samblue
07:36 Nov-04-2012

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Why this CPU has a GD rating of 6 ? Its core i5 although..
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This isnt a Quad its a Dual core and from 2010,thats why. And i5's are not bad CPU's btw.
haygar
01:58 Nov-09-2012

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Wait what... Mine is a quad core or are we being lied too ? Everything i check for my computer says I have this CPU and its quad core, that must be why the rating is so ****ty on this
Zilincan
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Its 2 cores with 4 threads. So its showing you in windows 4 cores
Mazasrb
13:33 Nov-09-2012

Basically it operates as a quad core, just with less power. Isn't that crappy though.
samblue
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@Haygar dude, please try CPU-Z (software) for correct details, unfortunately Windows does not give us correct info all the time..
Mazasrb
11:56 Nov-04-2012

It has two cores only.
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And thats what I said right? :o
When I said that it isnt a Quad core I meant that the i5 series is normaly Quad at least those ive seen.
Mazasrb
13:52 Nov-04-2012

I think it's OK.
samblue
15:56 Nov-05-2012

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Thanks :)
murder1994
19:44 Oct-29-2012

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intel core i5 is it good for games or i need upgrade in 1-2 years?
Mazasrb
23:48 Oct-29-2012

It should last for 2 years.
darknesslord7
12:12 Oct-01-2012

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nice cpu for gaming
Core2Quad
12:17 Oct-01-2012

yes :)
Core2Quad
17:03 Sep-13-2012

whats the difference between 2nd generation and 3rd genaration cpu ? mine is 3rd generation with vpro technology though :D
Mazasrb
19:51 Sep-13-2012

3rd generation Ivy Bridge brings smaller manufacturing process (22nm),better integrated GPUs (up to 68% faster compared to the Sandy),what is very important it has PCI-E 3.0 so it doubles maximum possible bandwidth,some security features are implemented in Ivy for the first time.
Core2Quad
14:19 Sep-21-2012

thanks :D
Mazasrb
16:52 Sep-21-2012

:)
Core2Quad
14:55 Sep-24-2012

:p
haygar
17:51 Sep-08-2012

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Just curious, it says 2 cores here but mine is a quad core ? 0.o Or am i just an idiot, sorry if this is a stupid question !
The_ReApEr_ZA
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It is a dual core with hyper-threading.
Mazasrb
18:31 Sep-08-2012

Similar to 2nd gen i3.Soon they will start to make i5 with 4 cores hyperthread ed and i7 with 8 cores.
Core2Quad
15:01 Sep-05-2012

my cpu is 32 % better :)
Mazasrb
11:01 Sep-06-2012

i7 is 300% better than yours,just for info ;)
Core2Quad
17:40 Sep-07-2012

i only like my core2quad ! hate i7 though :) use my friends i3 and i5 but both suck for gaming and all things but my c2q rocks :D havent tested i7 though !
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Quad core is the best
and Q9650 is the king
Mazasrb
19:31 Sep-20-2012

Yeah it's the king among the Core 2 quad family, but certainly not among i5/i7 ;)
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my i3-2100 is 19% better than this i5. :p
Mazasrb
16:14 Nov-01-2012

You posted the same thing below :P yeah this is a dual-core CPU just as yours i3.Try to compare it with quad core i5 ;)
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