Ultra Noob Question - i5 vs Core2 Quad (Q9400) ?

[Bint Box]

Hi,

Would anyone please be able to let me know what the best processor is between an i5-2500 (6M cache - 3.30GHz) and a Core2 Quad (Q9400 - 2.66GHz)

I think that for the Core2 Quad it is 4 x 2.66 to give 10.64GHz but I do not know how to compare that with the i5 I have listed above.

Apologies for such a dumb nooby question but I am definitely not up to speed with CPU's. I would like to know if I can expect performance gain from the i5?

Thx

 

[Bint Box]

the i5 would smash the Core 2 Quad to smithereens

Nice name btw

Seraph,

Thx for the very quick reply. Would you be able to give a bit more detail in terms of something quantifiable than "smithereens" so I can get my head round it......

Thx

 

[Bint Box]

Thx everyone, "smithereens" it is then.

"Gashman" do I know you........