The processor of a personal computer is one of its most important parts. Of course, the question of choosing a particular model must be approached as carefully as possible.
Perhaps every personal computer owner wants his PC to be powerful and at the same time not too expensive. When choosing components for a computer, you need to pay attention to many different indicators. The PC processor is one of the most important parts that has a direct impact on the performance of the device.
When choosing a central processor for a personal computer, the user should pay attention to the following parameters: manufacturer, type of connector (CPU platform), clock frequency, bit depth, number of cores.
There are two main processor manufacturers in total: AMD and Intel. Some users believe that Intel processors are superior to their competitors in everything, but such people are deeply mistaken. There is no big difference between manufacturers, since all processor models are manufactured at a high-tech level.
Connector type
The connector type is one of the most important parameters. In the event that you skip it or forget about it, then the purchased processor may not fit the motherboard, that is, the processor will not be installed in a special connector that is located on it. As a result, the socket number (its model) must exactly match the socket located on the computer motherboard. For example, among the most popular Intel companies are: LGA 2011, LGA 1155 (LGA 775 and LGA 1156 are practically not used anywhere today). AMD has connectors: AM3, Socket AM3 + and Socket FM1.
Clock frequency
The clock speed of the processor is perhaps one of the most well-known parameters when evaluating or choosing it. The number of operations that the processor can perform in a certain unit of time depends on it. As an example, we can cite a processor with a clock frequency of 3.4 GHz, that is, in a second it can process 3 billion, 400 million cycles.
It should be noted that clock speed is far from the only parameter that affects the performance of a PC. That is, if the clock speed is high, and other components (for example, a video card, RAM, etc.) are not the most popular, then in the end the computer is unlikely to work very quickly. It must be remembered that the best way out of the situation is if all PC components work in unison.
Bit depth
The bit size of the processor is also an important parameter. There are several stand out: 32-bit, 64 and 128-bit. The latter option is extremely rare, so it doesn't even make sense to consider it. A 32-bit or 64-bit system is enough for the average user. When choosing, it is worth remembering that 32-bit systems support a maximum of 3.75 GB of RAM, and if there is more of it on a personal computer, then you need to buy a processor with a 64-bit system.
Number of Cores
The choice of a processor with a certain number of cores directly depends on the type of tasks that will be solved using a PC. For example, if the user will work exclusively with text editors or "light" multimedia applications, then 2 cores will be enough. Otherwise, you need to purchase a processor with a large number of cores.
