FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

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Product and Performance Information

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Benchmark results were obtained prior to implementation of recent software patches and firmware updates intended to address exploits referred to as "Spectre" and "Meltdown". Implementation of these updates may make these results inapplicable to your device or system.

Performance varies by use, configuration and other factors. Learn more at www.Intel.com/PerformanceIndex.

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HDXPRT* 2014, or the High Definition Experience & Performance Ratings Test, is a benchmark from Principled Technologies that measures Windows* media editing performance. HDXPRT has three usage case categories: Edit Photos, Convert Videos, and Edit Music. It uses mainstream media applications to test the performance of the system. Reported metrics: Overall score, edit photos, convert video, and edit music subscores. Scaling efficiencies: QSV enabled. OS support: Desktop Windows.

System configurations: Intel® Core™ i5-7600 processor, PL1=65W TDP, 4C4T, Turbo up to 4.1GHz, Motherboard: ASUS* Z270, Memory: 2x4GB DDR4-2400, Storage: Seagate HDD, OS: Windows® 10 Build 1607.

Intel® Core™ i5-2500 processor, PL1=95W TDP, 4C4T, Turbo up to 3.7GHz, Motherboard: H67, Memory: 2x4GB DDR3-1333, Storage: Seagate HDD*, OS: Windows* 7.

Intel is a sponsor and member of the BenchmarkXPRT Development Community, and was the major developer of the XPRT family of benchmarks. Principled Technologies is the publisher of the XPRT family of benchmarks. You should consult other information and performance tests to assist you in fully evaluating your contemplated purchases.

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Intel® technologies' features and benefits depend on system configuration and may require enabled hardware, software, or service activation. Performance varies depending on system configuration. No computer system can be absolutely secure. Check with your system manufacturer or retailer or learn more at www.intel.com/txt.

Intel is a sponsor and member of the BenchmarkXPRT Development Community, and was the major developer of the XPRT family of benchmarks. Principled Technologies is the publisher of the XPRT family of benchmarks. You should consult other information and performance tests to assist you in fully evaluating your contemplated purchases.

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Includes the effect of Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost (Intel® TVB), a feature that opportunistically and automatically increases clock frequency above single-core and multi-core Intel® Turbo Boost Technology frequencies based on how much the processor is operating below its maximum temperature and whether turbo power budget is available. The frequency gain and duration is dependent on the workload, capabilities of the processor and the processor cooling solution.

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Altering clock frequency or voltage may void any product warranties and reduce stability, security, performance, and life of the processor and other components. Check with system and component manufacturers for details.

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Intel® technologies may require enabled hardware, software, or service activation. No product or component can be absolutely secure. Your costs and results may vary.