Intel Core i5 750 Processor Review

Is this much better then the core 2 duo?

Well its much better than the Core 2 Quad flagship processor so I am going to say YES it is much better than a Core 2 Duo.

I had put in an i5 750 for use as an VMWare ESXI server. It's simply brilliant. I have 8 GB on my mobo, and I was able to run 5 VMs very successfully on my server all updating at the same time.

Sweet processor for VMWare.

It appears you have misinterpreted the i5-750's specs. It does support virtualization. What it doesn't support is Hyper threading.

So yes, you can run "XP mode" with it, as long as you spring for a copy of Windows 7 Professional (or better).

"Windows 7 Home Premium" does NOT support running the virtual machine.

Take a closer look at the CPU specs: http://ark.intel.com/Product.aspx?id=42915

is the i5 750 shown up in any laptops?

The i5 750 is a desktop (LGA1156) part only.
It's closest equivalent in the mobile (mPGA-989) chipset would be the Core i7 "Clarksfield" CPU's ( 920XM @ 2GHz, 820QM @ 1.73GHz and 720QM @ 1.6GHz).
All mobile Core i5's are "Arrandale" CPU's (as are some i7's) on the newer 32nm process ( CPU's 430UM, 520UM, 520M and the highest clocked 540M @ 2.53GHz).

This route requires a copy of XP though. With the "XP Mode" and virtual machine direct from M$, you basically get a free copy of XP.

I apologize for stating the (semi) obvious, but there does seem to be a bit of confusion running through this thread.

im going to buy a computer and i dont know which is the best choice...one which has the intel core i5 750 and the other has the amd phenom II 965 black edition...the one with the i5s video card is the ati hd radeon 5770 and the other has the ati powercolor hd 5670..i can't decide which one is the best can anyone help me plssss!!?

That will depend on the respective pricing, feature set and what you plan on using the system for. Both CPU's are capable performers.
If you plan on gaming and you can't upgrade the graphics card in the 965 BE system then I'd get the i5 rig, likewise if the systems are the same price. The 750 is a better CPU than the 965BE in general terms although unless you plan on running a stopwatch every time you run an application then I doubt you will notice any significant differences.

both computers cost the same and i want it for gaming and internet surfing

both computers cost the same and i want it for gaming and internet surfing can you say which one now?

Can we install os XP in the intel i5 processor laptop?

All current processors (and for the forseeable future) support older software.

You can install Windows 3.1 if you want to.

Just don't expect everything on your system to work as it would in Windows 7, but it'd still be much much faster than a 486 running windows 3.1

Hi Guest,
Which mobo did u used for i5, did u used built-in nic ? Can u elaborate. thanks

Hi Guest,
Was it ESXi 4.0 ?
can u give details, i5-750, mobo, nic built-in or added NIC, this cpu is not in whitebox list for esxi 4.
thanks,

will my i5 750 along with 4gb ddr3 and nvidia g310 play games like crysis well ? will it be able to play fifa at full resolution ?
Thanks

the g310 isn't exactly high-end graphics. I'd say its mid-low end. Look at spending more on graphics if you're into gaming.

i have seen all the statistics and i also think that intel core i5 750(4.13) is the best processor.

Really enjoyed your review. Very helpful, as I am now deciding what PC to buy.
Please forgive a nit-picking comment: when you say something "fairs well" I think you mean "fares well" ...
Best wishes
John