MiniFreelance Review - I am impressed

Similar to mturk from Amazon, minifreelance is platform that connect people who want to promote thier websites with those who are willing to do it for a small money.

Let us say you have a new forum. Now you want a lot of members to join this forum. How will you do it ?

You post the requirement that you will pay $0.25 for joining and posting 2 messagages on your forum. It is here that minifreelance helps you. There is a huge workforce available to help you in this task.


The amount that members are paid for completing the Min Freelance work depends upon the how much time the task take

Registering at minifreelance is free and you will get $1 added to your balance. The caveat however, is that you can use this money only for posting this job. You can then select a job from the pool, complete it and submit for approval. Once approved the amount will be added to your balance.

After you register on microworker you can be an Employer by starting a Campaign to have a work done for you by others mini freelancers. If you wish to earn money, you can start by selecting the job of your chouce finishing it and get paid. You can be both at the same time – an Employer and Worker.

A Worker is allowed to accept same job only once. Using more than one account and accepting same job more than once will result in account termination. Minifreelance prevents it by requing you to confirm you address. Workers should only accept jobs they are capable of finishing to the satisfaction of the job poster . Dont do a job if you think you cannot deliver results.

Workers get paid when their Employer rates the task submitted as “satisfied”. When a Worker logs into their account, they can check the status of various tasks they have submitted. If a task is marked “not satisfied” by the Employer, you will not get paid. If a task is marked “satisfied” you will get paid. Workers can withdraw earned money through several different methods: PayPal, Check, Moneybookers, etc. After you have requested a payout, it takes up to 15 business days to process your payment.

Small business marketing advice

The sluggish economy has severely affected the large organizations in terms of sales and profit. Small businesses have also started feeing the pinch, forcing them to think innovative ways to boost their marketing efforts. They have no option but to take recourse of many of the untried path including internet marketing. Internet marketing for small business has become life and breath for survival and growth.

An Example of marketing for your Online biz - Check out minifreelance - and how it can help you in spreading the words about your online biz.

Many small business owners have neglected the internet marketing unintentionally with the though that it is enough to have a website displaying their product and services and that the website in itself is enough to draw clients and customers.

However, this turns out to be only partially true. The website looks fancy. The business owner send this website address to few of his friends, relatives and everyone sings hallelujah and hosanna in praise of the artistic beauty of the site. When the Euphoria dies away, over the time he observes that the sales and profit figures has stayed unchanged. No one visits the website. No additional sale is generated with the website.

What goes wrong ? On a close examination it turns out that the website was designed, but no attempt was made to give a thought to the fact that how traffic is going to arrive on the website. How people will find that the website exists at all ? Traffic to your website means more potential sales. Doubling the traffic to your website means that you are potentially going to double the sales and increase the profit many fold.

Most visits to any website come from the search engine. Whenever anyone wants something he searches on google, and visits some of the pages that results on the first page. Which website comes on the top page ? Does your website come to the top page ? If it does not, you need the advice of the Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Expert. An SEO expert makes suggestion for changes in your website to make it more search engine friendly for the relevant keywords. He also creates relevant back links to ensure that your site ranks higher in the search engine.

Search Engine Optimization is not the only way to increase traffic and online sale of the product and the services. You will need to keep the quality of the product or the service top notch which will help you secure positive feedback from the users in the product review. Postings on forums, positive reviews, social media marketing are some quickest and surest ways of increasing online presence which can drive traffic and boost sale.

If you have not tried yet, you should sincerely give a thought of taking the services of the Online marketing expert. You may be surprised how far he can boost your sales.

Intel Core i5-2410M powers ASUS K53E-B1

The Intel's second generation core i5 processor - the i5-2410M powers the Asus K53E-B1 notebook that was recently released.

We will examine the processors and its performance in the ASUS K53E-B1. You can find reviews pertaining to other parts of the notebook, including the keyboards, display, etc at other places inclding cnet. However, we felt that the processor, its architecture has been scantly covered, so we took on to cover this part in the compare-processors.

The notebook has been given 3 and a half star for this notebook by cnet, which we believe does not do a favor to this notebook. It definitely deserves better.

This notebook seems to be present with two options of the processors - The core i5-2410M and the core i5-2520M


Table : Core i5-2410M Features and Specs

Feature	Core i5-2410M
Core Frequency	2.30 GHz
No. Of Cores	2 (4 Hyperthreads)
Cache Organization	3 MB L3 Smart Cache
Turbo Frequency	2.90 GHz
TDP Rating	35 Watts
64 Bit Support	Y
Lithography	32 nm
Integrated Memory Controller	DDR3-1333
Integrated Graphics	Yes, Base 650 MHz, Turbo 1.20 GHz

Table : Core i5-2410M Benchmarking

Benchmarks	Core i5-2410M
PassMark Score	3321
Super Pi 2M (Lower in better)	32 seconds
3D Mark 06 CPU	3180
Windows 7 Experience Score	6.9

Core i5-2410M Interbak details

The core i5-2410M is is the 2nd generation Intel Core i5 processor characterized by a fast integrated graphics. The new and improved turbo 2.0 enhances the processor performance. The Integrated graphics is called HD Graphics 3000 core. Integrated graphics is a part processor on the same die and not a separate die as in the 1st generation core i5 processors. The base frequency of the graphics runs at 650 MHz that can extend to 1.20 GHz depending upon the demand. The new Turbo boost 2.0 significantly improves the performance of the processor.

Difference Between AM3+ and AM3 Socket - Bulldozer processor

Difference Between AM3+ and AM3 Socket


- Socket AM3+ socket has an extra pin ( unused ? - citation needed)
- The AM3+ motherboard will have bigger hole. This increased the current carrying capacity and eases processor insertion into the motherboard.
- The bigger hole also increase the signal integrity as has been claimed.
- The clips to hold the fans have improved design that will make the CPU cooler.
- AM3+ sockets are backward compatible with the AM3 sockets
- If you have invested in the older AM3 socket consult your motherboard manufacturer. Probably a BIOS upgrade will make it work with bulldozer processr.
- Bulldozer processors require AM3+ socket, but a AM3 socket may also work with BIOS upgrade. Check with motherboard manufacturer.

If you have anu more question about the difference between AM3 and AM3+ Socket feel free to ask in the comment section below.

AMD Zacate E-240 Processor - Feature and Benchmark

The AMD's Fusion E240 processor is answer to the Intel's low cost Atom processors. The Fusion essentially means the "fusion" of the processor unit and the graphics unit.

It promised a big leap in the graphics processing power. So the display and the video encoding is one area where you will benefit by it.

Table : AMD Zacate E-240 Features and Specs

Feature	AMD Zacate E-240
Core Frequency	1.5 GHz
No. Of Cores	1
Cache Organization	64KB L1 512KB L2
Turbo Frequency	No Turbo
TDP Rating	18 Watts
64 Bit Support	Y
Lithography	40nm
Integrated Memory Controller	Yes
Integrated Graphics	Yes, Radeon HD6310

Table : AMD Zacate E-240 Benchmarking

Benchmarks	AMD Zacate E-240
PassMark Score	364
Super Pi 2M (Lower in better)	120 seconds
3D Mark 06 CPU	500
Windows 7 Experience Score	2.5

Some more details of AMD Zacate E-240

The AMD's E-240 promises a decent graphics performance with its integrated GPU and this will be the main reason why you would prefer this processor. The Single core 1.5 GHz processor will have average processing power, just good enough for your dailyt home and office computing. It competes well with Intel's Atom processor and outsmarts them in graphics performance. If you need slightly more performance you may like to take a look at Zacate E-350.

New Instruction Sets in AMD Bulldozer

What are the new instructions sets supported by Bulldozer ?

The new bulldozer instruction set is compatible with the older instruction sets. Besides, that it adds supports to the newer instruction sets

AVX (Advanced Vector Extensions)

The AMD’s AVX ( Advanced Vector Extension) set runs in parallel with the Intel’s SSE5 instruction set. These instruction sets are supported by the Sandy Bridge Architecture as well.

The basic concept of the AVX is to use a very large register to store a large number of the small size data and process all of them is a single stroke with a single instruction that we call the AVX instruction. This gives sincere boost to the execution time.

There are 12 new instructions in the bulldozer architecture and. There is an increase in the size from 128 bits to 256 bits in the XMM register.

The first of these are the SSE4.1 and SSE4.2. The present AMD architecture does not has the support for the SSE4 instructions. The SSE4 instruction sets will give a boost to the execution of the multimedia based applications. We should therefore see an increase in the image and video processing.

Current AMD processors have the support only for the proprietary SSE4.a instructions sets.





AES (Advanced Encryption Standard)

The AES instructions is used for encryption. The AES instructions earlier created a difference in the benchmarking results between the AMD and the Intel. Intel already has the support for the AES instructions for most of its processors.


LWP (Light Weight Profiling)

The new LWP instructions is used to monitor the performance of the software. These instructions will be used by the developers for monitoring the performance of the software.

AMD Bulldozer Architecture FAQs

With the launch of the AMD architecture, there has been a lot of buzz about the AMD bulldozer. The following FAQ, attempst to familiarize you about the AMD bulldozer processor.

Q1. What are modules and cores in the bulldozer processor.
A. The AMD architecture consists of modules. Each module comprises of two core if we are to believe the lingo of AMD. The core has a common part and a two dedicated parts. The processes that required more CPU power inside the CPU were assigned two imdividual core - for example the Integer calculation part. The parts that usually require lesser processing power are assigned

Q2. What are the things common in AMD bulldozer architecture with respect to the AMD64 architecture

Answer. - Well, the Memory Controller and the HyperTransport in the AMD bulldozer is the same at the AMD64 architecture.

Q3. What is the socket requirement for the new bulldozer processor ?
Answer – The AMD bulldozer processors will require a new AM3+ socket. It may however, also fit in some of the existing AM3 socket with BIOS update. Motherboard manufacturers like nVidia has announced the BIOS update.

Q4. Is it preferable to use the AM3+ sockets for any reason ?
Answer – Yes. It is preferable to use the AM3+ socket. It will take advantage of many new speed and features of the bulldozer architecture. Example includes the higher DDR3 speed and faster HyperTransport bus.

Q5. Will bulldozer processor have the turbo boost ?
Answer - Yes, the bulldozer processors will have the equivalent of the Intel turbo boost, which will increase the frequency of the processor on demand. For example the AMD’s FX-8130P processor has nominal core frequency of 3.80 GHz but increases to 4.2 GHz based upon demand.

Q6. What are the new instructions sets supported by Bulldozer ?
Answer – The new bulldozer instruction set is compatible with the older instruction sets. Besides, that it adds supports to the newer instruction sets

1. AVX (Advanced Vector Extensions)
2. SSE4.1 and SSE4.2
3. AES Encryption instructions.
4. LWP ( Light Weight Profiling)

AMD FX-8130P - The bulldozer Processor

The AMD's FX-8130P , 8 core bulldozer processor promises quantum jump in performance with its new architecture. The buldozzer architecture consist of the modules that comprises of two cores with integer scheduler and dedicated L1 Cache..

The block diagram below explains the architecture and the concept of the module and the core. Let us take a look at it

Carefully look at the block diagram above. This is the block diagram of one module of the FX-8130P. Inside the one module there are two Integer processing Units and one Floating Point Unit ( Shown in the Center). So why one FP Unit and two Inter Units ? Well after a lot of research AMD found that "most of the time" the processor spends its time in the Integer processing rather than the Floating Point. So AMD decided to dedicate two Integer Units and a Floating point unit.

There are 4 such modules and the Marketing department of AMD says that it has 8 cores.

If AMD's architecture something that interests you, you may like to take a look at bulldozer Processor architecture FAQ .

In the table below we have listed out some quick specification.

Table : AMD FX-8130P Features and Specs

Feature	AMD FX-8130P
Core Frequency	3.80 GHz
No. Of Cores	8
Cache Organization	4 x 2MB L2 and Upto 8 MB L3
Turbo Frequency	4.20 GHz
TDP Rating	125 Watts
64 Bit Support	Y
Lithography	32 nm
Integrated Memory Controller	DDR3-1866
Integrated Graphics	-

Table : AMD FX-8130P Benchmarking

Benchmarks	AMD FX-8130P
PassMark Score	Not available
Super Pi 2M (Lower in better)	Not available
3D Mark 06 CPU	Not available
Windows 7 Experience Score	Not available

Some more details of AMD FX-8130P

The AMD's Zambezi bulldozer processor FX-8130P is ready to take on the Intel's Sandy Bridge processors. It will restablish the lost ground for the AMD. The processor has been design from ground up. It uses a new AM3+ socket ( though some of the existing AM3 socket should also work with BIOS upgrage). The Bulldozer processors retails some of the features of the earlier Athlon ii and Phenom ii architecture ( like the Integrated Memory Controller and HyperTranport), but it enhances the clock rates. For example the DDR3 can now support upto 1666 while earlier architectures were mostly limited to DDR3-1333. The bulldozer architecture is based upon modules - with each module having two integer cores. Each of these two core have their own L1 Data Cache

Intel Pentium G620 Processor

The 2.60 GHz dual core Pentium G620 belongs to the 2nd Generation Intel Sandy Bridge processor. It can be thought up of as a stripped down variation of the second generation core i3 sandy bridge processor ( with Hyperthreading disabled).

The Pentium P620 competes with AMD's Athlon ii and Phenom ii desktop Processors. It has been priced aggressively to thwart competition from AMD.

Table : Intel Pentium G620 Features and Specs

Feature	Pentium G620
Core Frequency	2.60 GHz
No. Of Cores	2 ( No Hyperthreading)
Cache Organization	512 KB L2 + 3 MB L3 Cache
Turbo Frequency	No Turbo
TDP Rating	65 Watts
64 Bit Support	Y
Lithography	32 nm
Integrated Memory Controller	DDR3-1333 Max
Integrated Graphics	2410

Table : Pentium G620 Benchmarking

Benchmarks	Pentium G620
PassMark Score	Not available
Super Pi 2M (Lower in better)	Not available
3D Mark 06 CPU	Not available
Windows 7 Experience Score	Not available

Some more details of Pentium G620

e Pentium G820 is a stripped down version of the Sandy Bridge processor (Hyperthreading has been removed from this processor). It is intended for the entry level to moderate performance desktop processing. G8620T is a low cost processor that should be delight to low cost system builder and will take on the AMD's low cost Athlon ii and Phenom ii dual, triple and quad core processors. The Integrated graphics runs at 850 MHz and can ramp to 1.1 GHz based upon demand. A low power variation of this processor is awailable ( See G620T)

AMD Phenom ii X4 P960 Quad core processor

AMD's Phenom ii X4 P960 is one of the most popular quad core mobile processor, clocked at 1.80 GHz. It competes against the Intel's Core i3 mainstream and the entry level 1st generation core i5 processors.

Table : Phenom ii X4 P960 Features and Specs

Feature	Phenom ii X4 P960
Core Frequency	1800 MHz
No. Of Cores	4
Cache Organization	2 MB L2 Cache
Turbo Frequency	No Turbo
TDP Rating	25 Watts
64 Bit Support	Y
Lithography	45 nm
Integrated Memory Controller	DDR3-1066
Integrated Graphics	No Integrated Graphics

Table : Phenom ii X4 P960 Benchmarking

Benchmarks	Phenom ii X4 P960
PassMark Score	2160
Super Pi 2M (Lower in better)	Not available
3D Mark 06 CPU	Not available
Windows 7 Experience Score	Not available

Some more details of Phenom ii X4 P960

Phenom ii X4 P960 should be good if your application need multi threads running in parallel. In single threaded applications, its performance may not turn out to be as great. Intel's dual Core i5 and even some core i3 processors ( take a look at core i3-380M), should surpass in performance

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agist

Take in live stock to feed;

Charge (land or its owner) with a public burder.

To take to pasture or graze , at a certain sum


Hence agistment


The English Dictionary is provided free. The readers are encouraged to comment with and example usage of agist.

Usage and Example

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AMD Phenom ii N830 Vs Intel Pentium P6200

Benchmark and feature Comaprison of Phenom ii N830 and Intel Pentium P6200

In the following tables we have compared AMD's Phenom ii N830 and the Intel's Pentium P6200.
Table : Phenom ii N830 Vs Intel Pentium P6200 Feature Differences

Feature	Phenom ii N830	Intel Pentium P6200
Core Frequency	2.1 GHz	2.13 GHz
No. Of Cores	2	2 (No Hyperthreading)
Cache Organization	1.5 MB	512KB L2 + 3MB L3
Turbo Frequency	No Turbo	No Turbo
TDP Rating	35 Watts	35 Watts
64 Bit Support	Y	Y
Lithography	45 nm	32 nm
Integrated Memory Controller	DDR3-1333	DDR3-1066
Integrated Graphics	No Integrated Graphics	Yes, Base 500 MHz, Turbo 667 MHz

Table : Phenom ii N830 Vs Intel Pentium P6200 Benchmarking Comparison

Benchmarks	Phenom ii N830	Intel Pentium P6200
PassMark Score	1938	1668
Super Pi 2M (Lower in better)	72 seconds	46 seconds
3D Mark 06 CPU	2420	1950
Windows 7 Experience Score	6.2	5.8

Some more details of Phenom ii N830

The N830 competes with the Intel’s entry level Core i3 processors ( and also with the Pentium P6100, P6200, P6300 etc) and does well in case where the number of threads are more. For low to moderate performace it is a good processor with its decent architecture. It has integrated Memory Controller and a fast HyperTransport Bus.

Some more details of Intel Pentium P6200

The Pentium P6200 belongs to the Arrandale architecture, the same architecture that powers the first generation core i3 processors. It enjoys the benefit of integrated memory controller and is suitable for low cost entry level notebooks. It has integrated gpu unit with entry level graphics performance. The lack of the Hyperthreading (One thread per core) reduces performance slightly as compared to the similarly clocked core i3 processors. Intel has attempted to gain by encashig the Pentium brand name that it created over the years.

Intel Core i3-550 Vs AMD Phenom ii X4 840

We compare the benchmark and features of Intel Core i3-550 and AMD Phenom ii X4 840. They form a very entertaining and amusing comparison as both of them have same clock frequecy. One is from Intel, while other is from AMD. Now take a look at the chart that brings out the difference in the two processors.

You may also like to note that AMD Phenom ii X4 840 does not has the Integrated GPU while the Intel Core i3-550 does have one. The integrated GPU will save you some cost BUT, in case you can do with its somewh - its perfat low performance.

Tablle : Core i3-550 Vs Phenom ii X4 840 Feature Differences

Feature	Core i3-550	Phenom ii X4 840
Core Frequency	3.20 GHz	3.20 GHz
No. Of Cores	2 (4 Hyperthreads)	4
Cache Organization	4 MB	2 MB L2 Cache
Turbo Frequency	No Turbo	No Turbo
TDP Rating	73 Watts	95 Watts
64 Bit Support	Y	Y
Lithography	32 nm	45 nm
Integrated Memory Controller	DDR3-1333	DDR2/DDR3
Integrated Graphics	Yes, Base 733 MHz, No Turbo	No Integrated Graphics

Table : Core i3-550 Vs Phenom ii X4 840 Benchmarking Comparison

Benchmarks	Core i3-550	Phenom ii X4 840
PassMark Score	3086	3750
Super Pi 2M (Lower in better)	Not available	Not available
3D Mark 06 CPU	Not available	Not available
Windows 7 Experience Score	Not available	Not available

Some more details of Core i3-550

Intel's Core i3-550 is the Clarkdale processor, with Integrated GPU on the second die. The two dies are connected back to back like Siamese twins. The graphics runs at 733 MHz.
The I3-550 does not has turbo boost feature, the reason why it will be underperforming as compared to the similarly clocked i5 and i7 processors. The processor can however be overclocked using higher clock frequency and/or clock multiplier setting. The arrival of the newer second generation Sandy Bridge processor with better performance, especially in the integrated graphics may make this processor obsolete for new purchases soon. AMD's quad core Athlon II and Phenom II processors have given stiff competition with their lower pricing.

Some more details of Phenom ii X4 840

For just a little over $100 ( $102 to be precise), the quad core Phenom ii X 4 840 promises an impressive performance. Clocked at an impressive 3.20 GHz, and launched in Jan 2011, the processor extends the competitive life of the Phenom ii X4 800 series and keeps it competitive against similarly priced Intel processors including the low end Sandy Bridge Core i3 processors

GTX 460 Vs GTX 560 Ti

I am trying to build a PC with the with the following components
1. Intel 2nd generation Sandy Bridge Core i3-2100 processor clocked at 3.10GHz
2. The ASUS P8H61-M-LE chipset/ USB Rev3 Sck 1155
3. Exceleram E30137A RedCulvert 4Gb 1x4G

Besises that I am also trying to get the following required component
4. DVD LG dual layer drive 22x ( I know this is not important)
5. WD 500GB 32bit 7200RPM
6. Coolermaster EliteRC
7. Corsair Builder Series CX500.

I am looking for better performance for games like Assassins Creed Brotherhood , Fallout New Vegas , COD BLack ops , BATllefield bad company 2 and battlefield 3;

My question revolve around the graphics card about which I am undecides.

I have made up my mind around the following
It is going to be either GTX460 or the GTX 560 Ti.
My qurstion is - which of the two would be better ?

P.s Im not looking to max out the setiings


Answer
This GTX 560 Ti is better than the GTX 460. According to the

http://www.hwcompare.com/8871/geforce-gtx-460-1gb-vs-geforce-gtx-560-ti/

The Battlefield Bad Company 2 gives 49 fps for GTX 560 Ti , while it is 35 fps for GTX 460.

Does i3 processor require a graphics card ?

Does a laptop with an i3 require a graphics card?
I have 15.6" screen computer with i3 processor and 2GB RAM, preferably HP. My needs are home based:
1) Social networking - facebook, and emails
2) Gaming (Age of Empire)
3) Storing lots of photos and pictures
4) Watching DVDs
5) Making notes
6) Playing and storing music

Which series would be the best?

Answer - The notebook core i3 processor for example, core i3-330M has integrated Intel HD graphics. You need to differentiate between two types of the Intel core i3 processors - the 1st generation core i3 processor and the second generation core i3 processors. The 1st generation core i3 processors have a moderate level of the gaming performance.

With the first generation Intel core i3 processors you will be able to play only entry level game at low resolution. You will have difficulty playing the game at mid to high resolution

This is not so with the second generation Intel core i3 processors. They have x2 performance as compaared to the 1st generation core i3 processors. So you will have a decent graphics performance.

So how do you differentite between a 1st generation and a 2nd generation Intel core i3 processors ?

Well look at the part number of the processor. A second generation intel core i3 processor starts with 2. For example core i3-2310M is second generation core i3 processor, while the core i3-350M is a first generation core i3 processor.

We expect that this helps you. If you have more question, please feel free to ask compare-processors.blogspot.com

ATI Mobility Radeon HD4250 Gaming Performance

The Gaming performance of the ATI Mobility Radeon HD4250 is being listed out.

This is a broad list and we encourage reader to provide their own inputs.

- World of Warcraft is playable at 31 fps in low resolution and and gives out 17 fps in medium resolution.


- Left 4 dead gaming performance - It iis playable at low setting and gives out 45 fps in low resolution and at 16 fps if you set it to high resolution

- According to Notebookcheck Starcraft 2 gives out 38 fps in low resolution setting. In medium setting it sgives out 9.8 fps

- Yahoo Answers adds that – There is no issue with the Sims 3 or Empire Total war games. Games like Sims 3 or Empire total wars games aren’t very demanding. Oblivion will play, it may be required to be set at medium settings.

Quad core AMD Athlon ii X4 640 compared to Phenom ii X4 840

The quad core processors will pump out better performance in the conditions where more processes ( 4 is an optimum figure)are running in parallel. If you are running only three threads you are under utilizing the processor. In such case a higher clocked dual or triple core processor can beat you.

The Athlon iii 640 and the Phenom ii 840 are quad core processors that have substantially great performance and low cost as well. They compete with the Entry level Intel's desktop processors, and rely upon low price as their main strength.

Table : Athlon ii X4 640 Compared to Phenom ii X4 840 Feature Differences

Feature	Athlon ii X4 640	Phenom ii X4 840
Core Frequency	3.0 GHz
No. Of Cores	4	4
Cache Organization	2 MB L2 Cache	2 MB L2 Cache
Turbo Frequency	No Turbo	No Turbo
TDP Rating	95 Watts	95 Watts
64 Bit Support	Y	Y
Lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Integrated Memory Controller	DDR2 / DDR3	DDR2/DDR3
Integrated Graphics	No Integrated Graphics	No Integrated Graphics

Table : Athlon ii X4 640 Vs Phenom ii X4 840 Benchmarking Comparison

Benchmarks	Athlon ii X4 640	Phenom ii X4 840
PassMark Score	3474	3750
Super Pi 2M (Lower in better)	Not available	Not available
3D Mark 06 CPU	Not available	Not available
Windows 7 Experience Score	Not available	Not available

Some more details of Athlon ii X4 640

The Athlon ii X4 640 has been highly praised in the circle of processor analysts a and has been compared extensively with similar performing Intel processors to arrive at a common conclusion that it is a formidable competitor that beats in price for the performance that it offers. It fits in the AM2+/AM3 socket based motherboards and works well with the DDR2 as well as DDR3.

Some more details of Phenom ii X4 840

For just a little over $100 ( $102 to be precise), the quad core Phenom ii X 4 840 promises an impressive performance. Clocked at an impressive 3.20 GHz, and launched in Jan 2011, the processor extends the competitive life of the Phenom ii X4 800 series and keeps it competitive against similarly priced Intel processors including the low end Sandy Bridge Core i3 processors.

Intel st Generation Core i3-330M compared to Core i3-350M

In the table below we have compared the 1st generation Intel processors - The Intel Core i3-330M and the Intel Core i3-350M.

A relatively large number of the notebooks have already been using these processor, and are lately surpassed by the higher clocked Intel core i3-370M and Core i3-380M.

They have left the AMD's popular processors like Athlon ii P340 in performance.

The future for Intel looks brighter with the Second generation core i3 processors like i3-2310M - somthing that you would like to explore if you are going to buy a new laptop.

Table : Core i3-330M Vs Core i3-350M Feature Differences

Feature	Core i3-330M	Core i3-350M
Core Frequency	2.13 GHz	2.26 GHz
No. Of Cores	2	2
Cache Organization	512KB L2 + 3MB L3	512KB L2 + 3MB L3
Turbo Frequency	No Turbo	No Turbo
TDP Rating	35 Watts	35 Watts
64 Bit Support	Y	Y
Lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Integrated Memory Controller	DDR3-1066	DDR3-1066
Integrated Graphics	Yes, Base 500 MHz, Turbo 667 MHz	Yes, Base 500 MHz, Turbo 667 MHz

Table : Core i3-330M Vs Core i3-350M Benchmarking Comparison

Benchmarks	Core i3-330M	Core i3-350M
PassMark Score	1964	2057
Super Pi 2M (Lower in better)	49 seconds	46 seconds
3D Mark 06 CPU	2210	2370
Windows 7 Experience Score	6.2	6.4

Some more details of Core i3-330M

The Hyperthreading in the core i3-330M allows 4 threads running simultaneously. The processor is built with two dies on the chip, the first die containing the two processor cores and the second die containing the Integrated memory controller and the integrated GPU. The performance of the Integrated GPU is for entry level graphics and not really great for gaming, though, it helps reduce system cost by not requiring a separate discrete graphics component. The core i3-330M is for entry level notebooks. More recently, the higher clocked, the core i3-380M has become more popular choice for the notebook manufacturers. The communication with the chipset is using fast differential DMI Bus.

Some more details of Core i3-350M

The 1st generation Intel core i3-350M processor allows 4 threads to run simultaneously. This greatly helps in situations where multiple threads are running in parallel. The 1st generation Intel Core i3-350M has been built with two dies on the chip, the first die has the two processor cores and the second die containing the Integrated memory controller and the integrated GPU. This should not concern you if you are only a user that does not need to go inside the details of the processor. Jut for your information, in care you care about. The performance of the Integrated GPU is for entry level graphics and not really great for gaming, though, it helps reduce system cost by not requiring a separate discrete graphics component. The core i3-330M is for entry level notebooks. More recently, the higher clocked, the core i3-380M has become more popular choice for the notebook manufacturers. The processor communicates with the chipset using DMI Bus - a fast differential Bus. Based upon Arrandale architecture - the core i3-350M has a fast processor to memory communication using its integrated graphics controller.