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TEJ2O1 - Computer CPU Project: 1. Learn How To Compare CPU's

The document provides instructions for a computer CPU project assignment that requires students to research and compare the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X CPU and the Intel i5 10600k CPU. It instructs students to use online sources like Tom's Hardware to learn about important CPU specifications and performance factors. Students are asked to create a specification chart comparing the two CPUs and write a page justifying their choice of CPU based on research. They must cite at least three references from recommended websites and include gaming and video editing benchmarks that compare the CPU performance.

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TEJ2O1 - Computer CPU Project: 1. Learn How To Compare CPU's

The document provides instructions for a computer CPU project assignment that requires students to research and compare the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X CPU and the Intel i5 10600k CPU. It instructs students to use online sources like Tom's Hardware to learn about important CPU specifications and performance factors. Students are asked to create a specification chart comparing the two CPUs and write a page justifying their choice of CPU based on research. They must cite at least three references from recommended websites and include gaming and video editing benchmarks that compare the CPU performance.

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TEJ2O1 – Computer CPU Project ______/50

When building your own computer the most important decision you will have to make is which
CPU you will buy. For many years the choice was relatively simple, Intel CPU’s dominated the
market and choosing a CPU was easy. In 2017 AMD changed everything when they introduced their
Ryzen series. Now in their 3rd generation, Ryzen CPU’s are now a worthy alternative to Intel's i
series of CPU’s.
This assignment will help you understand how to research CPU’s so that you can make an
informed decision when it comes to choosing either an AMD or Intel processor for your computer
build. You will use this information to determine which manufacturer has the best value for a mid
level computer CPU.

The CPU's you will compare are:

AMD Ryzen 5 3600X with an Intel i5 10600k

1. Learn how to compare CPU’s. (16 marks)


Go to the website Tom’sHardware and read the article found here:
https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/cpu-buying-guide,5643.html
This buying guide will help you understand the important characteristics of CPU’s that are critical
when it comes to making the right purchasing decision. Use the information in the article or
research to answer the following questions:

1. List the 2 main factors that make a major difference in a CPU’s performance.
Higher clock speeds and core counts can make a major difference in a CPU’s performance.

Which 2 motherboard features are directly affected by your choice of CPU?


The two motherboard features that are directly affected by my choice of CPU would be CPU socket and
set of chipsets.
2. The article comments about Intel’s 14nm Skylake-based architecture. Explain what 14nm
refers to. (see your previous assignment, CPU Terms).
14 nm, refers to nanometers which is a unit of measurement used to measure length. Since integrated
circuits, such as computer processors, contain microscopic components, nanometers are useful for
measuring their size
3. List 3 advantages of a smaller Microprocessor die size.
You can fit more transistors on the same area for more performance. You can fit more dies on a silicon
wafer for lower price. You can have faster data transfer from one side of the CPU to the other because
the circuits are closer together.
4. Which is generally better for gaming performance, the number of CPU cores or the CPU’s
clock speed? clock speed. Which manufacturer tends to have the highest clock speeds, AMD
or Intel (when comparing similar cost CPU’s) Intel tends to have the highest click speeds.

5. When taking into account your total computer build budget what 3 other main computer
parts must be paired with the CPU to make sure your computer’s performance isn’t held
back? RAM, Graphics Card, SSD.

6. Which range of AMD Ryzen / Intel I series does the article recommend for gaming? AMD:
Ryzen 5 Intel: Core i5 Why can these be a better choice than a high end CPU? Because you
don’t need a high end CPU for mutual/casual gaming.

7. Which CPU series is recommended for a video editing Computer? Ryzen 7. How important Is
the CPU’s number of cores when considering video editing performance? For video editing,
more cores means that you have more processing power which translates into faster video
performance.

8. For question 8 Provide a link to a website that backs up your answer:


https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/cpu-buying-guide,5643.html

9. List 2 types of software that Intel’s Core X or AMD Threadripper CPU’s would be most suitable
for? Two types of software that Intel’s Core X or AMD Thread ripper CPU’s would be
most suitable for are Cinema 4D and Premiere Pro.
10. Each year or so, Intel and AMD upgrade their processor lines with a new architecture. The
current generation for Intel is the 11th Generation Core Series, AMD's latest chips are in their
9th Generation.

11. Overclocking is a way of speeding up your CPU to achieve higher performance for free.
Some CPU’s are locked at the factory and can’t be overclocked. How can you tell by looking
at an Intel CPU’s name whether it is overclockable or not? Essentially, there are two types of
Intel processors – non overclocked versions, and the K or X variant, which is overclockable.
For example, I have the Intel I7-7700K, which is overclockable. The I7-7700, on the other
hand, isn't overclockable.

12. Why do you need to know what the TDP (Thermal Design Power) for a CPU is? The TDP
number tells you the maximum heat a computer chip, such as a CPU or GPU, can use in watts.
It also is often used as a basic indicator of power consumption. More watts equals better
performance, but also higher temperatures and more power consumption.

13. Why is the amount of CPU cache important? Cache memory is important because it improves
the efficiency of data retrieval. It stores program instructions and data that are used repeatedly
in the operation of programs or information that the CPU is likely to need next.

14. IPC (instructions per clock cycle) is the most important CPU specification but it is very
difficult to compare and rarely given as a specification. How if the the calculation of IPC
done? The calculation of IPC is done through running a set piece of code, calculating the
number of machine-level instructions required to complete it, then using high-performance
timers to calculate the number of clock cycles required to complete it on the actual hardware.

15. Where do you find the best information in regards to how CPU’s compare to each other?
The easiest and best way is to head to CPUBoss. This site compares two processors and gives
ratings and explains the differences between the two in terms that any non-techie can also
understand

2. Research how a specific Ryzen CPU compares to its Intel counterpart.


Decide which CPU you think is best, the Ryzen 5 3600X or an Intel i5 10600k, for gaming and
video editing. IMPORTANT! Your choice will be based on expert opinion that will be obtained
from doing internet research. For each pair of CPU's include:

A. Specification Chart (2 marks)


Create A chart listing all of the major specifications of each CPU. This will include the CPU
socket type, speed in gigahertz, number of cores, TDP, Cache memory size, Manufacturing
Process/ die size, Canadian pricing (go to https://www.newegg.ca/ Do not use sale prices!)
For further explanation of specifications go here: https://www.gamingscan.com/cpu-specs-
explained/

CPU Speed # of TDP Cache Manufacturin Pricing


Socket cores memory g process/die (CAD)
Size size size
Ryzen 5 AM4 3.8 GHz 6-core 95W 32mb 64-bit $349.99
3600X Max=
4.4GHz
Intel i5 LGA 4.1 GHz 6-cores 125W 12mb 64-bit $399.99
10600k 1200 Max=
4.8GHz

B. Research and Comparison (30 marks)


A full page or more justifying your choice of CPU. Explain how the 2 CPU’s compare to each
other in relation to major specifications such as # of cores, clock speed, multithreading, die
size, cache performance, thermal efficiency, overclockability, cost value, and overall
performance. To be successful with this assignment you must be quoting or paraphrasing
legitimate research articles, not making unsupported statements or using opinions from non
experts.
Use the links below to help you research the CPU’s and insert a link to each article you
reference in the body of your text. You must have at least 3 references cited in your work.
You may use other websites but you must get pre approval from your instructor.
This is an example of how this should look:
“ According to the Tom’sHardware article https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/cpu-
buying-guide,5643.html the Ryzen 5 3600x is a better value because…….”

www.Tomshardware.com
www.Anandtech.com
www.maximumpc.com
www.tweaktown.com
www.pcmag.com
www.pcworld.com
www.overclockersclub.com
www.arstechnica.com
www.guru3d.com
www.PcGamer.com

C. Benchmarks (2 marks).
Copy/edit/paste 1 gaming and 1 video editing benchmark that compares both CPU’s with
each other ( benchmark may also show other CPU’s). Example:

RUNNING GHOST RECON


RUNNING CINEBENCH R20

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