You're comparing apples and oranges, since the QX9300 is a laptop processor while the i7 is designed for desktops.
With that said, the Core i7 will be faster since it's a newer processor design.
In terms of RAM, anything with 4GB or higher will be fine. (since the i7 has to have RAM in banks of either 3 or 6, you would get at least 6GB in three 2GB sticks for it.)
Which Processor + RAM combo is better?
8gb RAM + Intel® QX9300 45nm "Montevina" Core™2 Quad 2.53GHz w/12MB
or
12gb RAM + Intel Core i7 Quad Extreme (Nehalem) 975 3.33GHz 8MB
You're comparing apples and oranges, since the QX9300 is a laptop processor while the i7 is designed for desktops.
With that said, the Core i7 will be faster since it's a newer processor design.
In terms of RAM, anything with 4GB or higher will be fine. (since the i7 has to have RAM in banks of either 3 or 6, you would get at least 6GB in three 2GB sticks for it.)
good question for tom's hardware--
i7 wins any day. 4 more threads (albeit logical) and turbo FTW.
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