What is the difference between an i3, i5 and i7?

These phrases ‘i3, i5 and i7’ are all talking about the same thing, your computers processor. 

This is essentially the computers brain and ‘thinking speed’. The more you try to multi task the higher processing power and speed you will need. 

We tend to talk in terms of Car’s in our store. As they are simple to understand and almost all of us use one. 

So, to start with an i3 Processor we would compare this to a 4-cylinder car. It will get you there as it has just enough power for the job. Great For basic at home use with the internet, emails and Microsoft Word open at once. 

A i5 is a V6, Ready to go when you are. Great for that little bit more grunt and a general all-rounder. When you start multi-tasking more, opening more programs at the same time, or using bigger programs such as MYOB, Photoshop or certain games, your computer starts to need that bit of extra power. 

And finally, an i7 is that beefy V8. With all the muscle to get you where you want while towing something, and also has some great go power for longer trips. The i7 processors are the best of the three, being able to run the very resource hungry programs such as large games, movie editing and graphic design programs.  
 
When you are looking into purchasing a new device please keep this in mind, That hardware and software upgrade at very different speeds. So an i3 is not going to stand against the time of technological advancements as well as what an i7 can. The average life span of a notebook computer is 1-3 years for this reason. 

If you are unsure as to whether it is time to replace your current computer, then ask your local computer store to book it in for a PC check today. They can make recommendations on what processor would work for you going forward.