Processor Count refers to the amount of Cores a CPU has. A core is essentially a small processor built into a larger chipset that is capable of independent computations. The number of cores varies greatly, with some CPUs sporting two cores and beefed-up ones having up to 64 cores or more. In the old days, …
Comparing AMD to Intel is like comparing oranges to tangerines. That said, the closest AMD equivalent for an Intel Core i5 you can find is the AMD Ryzen 5. This is a mid-tier line of processors which offer competitive price to performance ratios. AMD has gained a lot of traction in recent times, eventually …
Basically, the closest AMD equivalent to the Intel Core i3 processor is the Ryzen 3 line of CPUs. Much like the Core i3s, Ryzen 3 CPUs are meant for budget gamers, beginner content creators and generally for systems that aren’t built for very high computing demands. The Intel Core i3 is a basic CPU line …
The amount of PCIe lanes on AMD Ryzen CPUs range from 24 on an consumer grade Ryzen 3, 5, 7 and 9 CPUs all the way to 128 on workstation grade Ryzen Threadripper CPUs. The popular desktop Ryzen series i.e 3000 and 5000, have 24 lanes. Ryzen 4000 CPUs for mobile devices have 16 lanes …
You can check the amount of threads you have on your CPU through using built in Windows services and tools like task manager, and system information. You can also check through manufacturer’s spec sheet, and by using some third party apps. The amount of threads your CPU has depends upon its model, its core count, …