Compare Intel Pentium® 4, 3.2 GHz (BX80532PG3200D) Retail Processor to Intel Core i7-2600K, 3.40 GHz (BX80623I72600K) Processor

The Intel Pentium 4 processor supporting Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel's most advanced, most powerful processor for desktop PCs and entry-level workstations, is based on Intel NetBurst microarchitecture. The Pentium 4 processor is designed to deliver performance across applications and usages where end-users can truly appreciate and experience the performance. These applications include Internet audio and streaming video, image processing, video content creation, speech, 3D, CAD, games, multimedia, and multitasking user environments. With Hyper-Threading Technology (HT Technology), desktop users can experience greater system responsiveness and performance when multitasking. At home, users can encode audio and video at the same time or run a virus scan in the background without diminishing performance on their favorite game. In the office, HT Technology enables IT managers to deploy PC services such as encryption, compression or backup technologies while minimizing the impact on... Less

The Intel Core i7 processor delivers best-in-class performance for the most demanding applications. This quad-core processor features 8-way multitasking capability and additional L3 cache. With adaptive performance and built-in visual capabilities this 2nd generation processor brings more intelligence to your PC. 2nd generation Intel Core i7 processors feature Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Hyper-Threading Technology, enabling required security applications and protocols to run efficiently in the background without compromising productivity. Today's more visually sophisticated communication needs will be met with Intel HD Graphics 3000 Technology, integrated into 2nd generation Intel Core processors. Less