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December 21, 2018
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Graphic Design cores or base frequency i7500u or i8550u

  • December 21, 2018
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Hello,

I am a student for Graphic Design. I ordered a laptop on amazon with an i7500u processor (2,7ghz base frequency 2 cores/4 Threats), 16gb RAM and 256gb SSD.

I received it yesterday and realized they had send the laptop with an i8550u instead (1.8ghz frequency 4 cores/8 threats). Ive been trying to figure it out and do my research to learn about processors and such. I have found out, that a processor with a lower base frequency but more cores can have a better performance but it all depends on what program are being used. But I still do not know what will be best for my purposes. Im a student for Graphic Design, I will mostly be using my internet browser and Adobe InDesign /Photoshop / Illustrator. Sometimes more than one at the same time.

Should I keep the i8550 (1.8ghz more cores) or have them send me what I originally ordered (2.7ghz less cores)? I thought I had done all my research and went for the 2.7ghz because of its base frequency but didn't know about the importance of the cores. Which is best for running the adobe cloud program? Please help. Thank you!

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Correct answer RjL190365

Keep the 8550U. Here's why:

1) Current versions of the Creative Cloud programs perform significantly better in PCs with 4 cores than those with 2 cores - even if the 2-core CPU has a 75 percent higher clock speed. In fact, I tested a 3.7 GHz 2-core, 4-thread Skylake-generation CPU in Premiere Pro that still took 50 percent longer to complete the same CPU-intensive task as a same-generation 4-core, 4-thread CPU did at only 3.2 GHz. Besides, most modern CPUs, including your i7-8550U, actually overclock slightly during real-world tasks (called Turbo boosting). This means that your i7-8550U will actually average in clock speed at around 2.4 GHz with all four cores in use.

2) Future versions of the Adobe CC programs will begin requiring 4 physical CPU cores at a minimum just to even run at all.

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December 22, 2018

Keep the 8550U. Here's why:

1) Current versions of the Creative Cloud programs perform significantly better in PCs with 4 cores than those with 2 cores - even if the 2-core CPU has a 75 percent higher clock speed. In fact, I tested a 3.7 GHz 2-core, 4-thread Skylake-generation CPU in Premiere Pro that still took 50 percent longer to complete the same CPU-intensive task as a same-generation 4-core, 4-thread CPU did at only 3.2 GHz. Besides, most modern CPUs, including your i7-8550U, actually overclock slightly during real-world tasks (called Turbo boosting). This means that your i7-8550U will actually average in clock speed at around 2.4 GHz with all four cores in use.

2) Future versions of the Adobe CC programs will begin requiring 4 physical CPU cores at a minimum just to even run at all.

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