Best Intel Processor 2011

Intel is the leading computer processor manufacturer in the world and is the de facto leader of the semiconductor revolution that revolutionized that redefined computing technology and took it to a whole new level. Founded by Gordon Moore and Robert Noyce, the inventor of the integrated circuit in 1968, today Intel chips drive computers all over the world. When choosing a computer processor, Intel is the default choice for most people, though an alternative in the form of AMD exists. If you are in search for the best computer processor on Earth, it's an Intel chip right now and it is a part of the second generation core i7 line of processors.

Choosing the Best Processor

The first question that comes to mind is, how to judge which computer processor is the best of the lot. You don't need to be geek to be able to judge which processor to put your money on. All you need is a shrewd analysis of the processor specifications.

First thing I looked for was the clocking frequency of the processors. A lot would think that the number of cores should be the first thing to be checked out first. However, according to the experts I've consulted, the clocking frequency remains the deciding parameter. With an increase in clocking frequency, more number of tasks can be accomplished by the processor in the same clock cycle. So looking for the processor with the highest clocking frequency is the simplest way of separating the best from the "also rans". After I sorted them by frequency, I chose the ones with the highest number of cores, which may range from dual, quad to six core processors in case of Intel. Further, I sorted the processors by the L3 cache size.

Best Intel Processor (2011)
Intel Core i7 990X (For Desktop Computers)	The processor that emerged to be the best of the lot, for desktops and workstations was the Intel Core i7-990X Processor (Extreme Edition). Based on a 32 nm manufacturing process, this processor can deliver a phenomenal 3.73 Ghz of clocking frequency, with a base frequency of 3.46 GHz. With 6 cores and 12 processing threads and 12 MB of smart cache, you will not find a processor which can outperform this veritable beast of a computer chip. If you are looking for the best, go for the 990X, which will cost you around $1000, but its worth every penny!
Intel Core i7 2920XM (For Laptop Computers)	If you are looking for the best computer processor for a laptop computer, the best in the market is the Intel core i7 2920XM. With a base frequency of 2.5 GHz, which can be boosted to 3.5 GHz with Turbo Boost, this is a quad core processor that is the ultimate choice for the gaming enthusiast. With 8 MB of L3 cache, this one will cost you $1096.

Core i7 990X is unarguably the fastest processor launched by Intel in 2011, with 6 powerful cores built to outperform every other chip on Earth. Of course, this beast of a processor is designed for running heavy applications and using it for mundane computing jobs would be more than just overkill. It is designed to power workstations, servers and for extreme gaming purposes. If you want to build the ultimate gaming desktop computer, core i7 990X should be your default choice. As mentioned before, for laptop computers, the best choice is the Intel Core i7 2920XM. Of course, you can opt for the quad core i5 line which also offers plenty of choices for laptop and desktop computers. To check out the complete range of laptop processors, I suggest that you visit the official Intel website.