Tips Choosing the Right CPU

Hearing the word CPU that comes to the mind of the layman is a casing with the hardware working in it. That is wrong. The CPU is a small chip embedded in the motherboard that functions as a major component in the computer math process.

Central processing unit or CPU is definitely attached to 2 very leading brands in the hardware world today. AMD and Intel. Then is choosing a CPU based solely on the brand? Do you like Intel? With the processor lineup I3, I5, I7 and more? Or AMD with its multicore FX processor? It’s not that simple in choosing the right processor for you. Not only by brand. A good buyer will consider the performance, features, and quality aspects of the CPU. Talking about quality, be it AMD or Intel, the two companies are developing high-quality processors. Then what should be taken into consideration?

If you are building a new PC or upgrading a processor, the most important thing is that the processor can run properly. One of the requirements for the CPU to run properly is to use the right socket. In the picture above is an AM3 + socket from AMD which means it can only be installed by an AMD CPU with an AM3 + socket too. Likewise with the Intel CPU.

Adjusting to the budget is the most important thing in choosing a CPU. The budget will definitely suit your needs. Everyone’s needs when going to or upgrading a PC must be different. Some are for gaming, some are workstations, and some are video rendering heavy. The budget for making a workstation with an ordinary gaming PC is certainly different, the processor needs are also different. Buying an overkill processor that reduces the budget for other hardware is not recommended and can result in bottlenecks.

Multi-Core or processor core guarantees that a CPU will be used for multi-tasking better than using a single core. But that doesn’t guarantee a processor will work faster. Aspects such as how much GHz the processor speed, how many cores, and how many threads will also have an effect.

Electricity problems are sometimes a troublesome problem in this country. A CPU with a power consumption that is not exactly what you are using it for, will definitely make a loss. In addition to increasing the cost of paying electricity bills, a CPU with high power consumption will make the CPU temperature itself increase. As a result, the required cooling system must also be good. A good cooling system usually requires more fans. More fans will also cause more noise from your computer.

Is it only by relying on speed that you will get the maximum performance from a processor? Certainly not. There are many other factors of CPU capability that cannot be determined by simply looking at the specifications. For example, an AMD FX processor that has many cores with fierce speeds, will lose to the Skylake I3 processor with the latest architecture when tested for the capabilities of each core. A good buyer is a buyer who is looking for the quality of what he is going to buy. Currently, many reviewers are doing CPU benchmarks that can be used as references.