Which Is Better? Intel Viiv Or Intel Pentium Duo Core?

Answer 1

Uuh I think you were going for Intel Core 2 Duo, which is better.

Answer 2

Intel Viiv is a platform. What that means is that it isn't an actual processor, but a certain system specification which has better multimedia capabilities. The Core Duo, on the other hand, is a specific processor. It isn't really possible to compare the two. The Core Duo is Viiv compliant, and so is the Pentium D and the Core 2 Duo, etc.

If you're familiar with computer history at all, there used to be a specification called "MPC", or Multimedia Personal Computer. It was a list of requirements that a computer had to have to qualify for the MPC spec, such as the computer has to be this fast, have this good of a CD drive, have this much RAM, etc. Intel Viiv is much like this. It requires that your computer meet certain requirements. Then you can say that your system is Viiv-compliant, and when (or if) Intel comes out with Viiv software, you'll be able to use it. Right now, all that Viiv actually does is lets your computer turn on and off instantly. Later on, Viiv is supposed to integrate the whole media experience, giving you a great media center. I think it hasn't gotten that far yet, but it probably will really take off in 2007.

The Intel Core Duo, like the Intel Pentium 4 or Pentium D or x86, is a specific line of CPUs (processors). If you don't know, the CPU is the central processing unit, the very core of your computer which does most of the work. It performs a lot of mathematical calculations, executes code, etc. The Core Duo is a chip which has two cores, which means that it is the same as having two CPUs. That means twice as much power, twice as fast (if the software actually utilizes it). Just using every day Windows applications, it means your computer runs faster and smoother. HOWEVER, it doesn't always mean your computer is faster. The reason is that many programs out today aren't capable of using a dual-core processor. They don't realize that it's there, or they don't utilize it. Windows XP itself (despite what another answerer said) is perfectly capable of using both cores. But unless you're using high-end programs like Photoshop or video-encoding stuff, you probably won't see a big difference between, say, a 3.2GHz dual-core system and a 3.2GHz single-core system.

I *do* recommend most people to get dual-core, even if current software doesn't use it, because it allows room for the future of upgrades and dual-core capable software. More and more, the trend is toward dual-core. Intel's entire product line is going to be completely dual-core by a year or two from now, and AMD is making the move as well. Software will begin to seriously take advantage of this, and in the future may very well require it. So to be ready for this future, you should get dual-core if you can afford it. Intel's Core Duo and Core 2 Duo are the current top-of-the-line technology, so if you can afford one of the CPUs in their line, don't hesitate. You'll get a very nice system if you do.

If you can't afford a Core Duo, I'd recommend you look at AMD's X2 lineup. They're dual-core as well. Also, the Pentium D line is dual-core, and very cheap, but more energy-consuming.

I myself am running a Pentium D 840, which has two 3.2GHz cores. I am very happy with the performance, but the system can produce a lot of heat and might make your power bill a little higher. In my case it is the perfect balance of power and price.

Good luck with your search for the best, and I hope you will find something to meet your needs!

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Which Is Better? Intel Viiv Or Intel Pentium Duo Core?

Answer 4

Intel Viiv

Answer 5

I think that the pentium duo core is much better than the Viiv personally because it has a double processor. ( the only downfall is that windows doesn't support it yet, so unless you have linux or something that does support it, it won't work to its full potential)

Answer 6

the p4 is is an older core at this time. the duo core is what u want to use because it has two processors on one chip set which will allow u to do multi tasking easlier. plus the higher bus speeds on it.

Answer 7

The core duo is the best processor on the market right now.

Answer 8

Do yourself a favor and get an AMD processor. Way cheaper.

Answer 9

It's possible definitely

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