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by shocks 4899 days ago
>> Is there something about newer CPUs such as i7 that makes virtualisation hugely faster and more responsive?

Yes.

http://ark.intel.com/Products/VirtualizationTechnology

Running the Android Emulator on my i7-3770k is smooth as silk with Intel Virtualization turned on. Without IV it's like rubbing my face on sandpaper.
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mappu 4899 days ago
Many Core 2's also have VT-x, including the GP's Q6600. [1]

Probably the biggest difference in performance is in using up-to-date VM software and giving the guest machine sufficient memory.

1. http://ark.intel.com/products/29765/Intel-Core2-Quad-Process...

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pavanky 4899 days ago
Sorry for hijacking the topic but I need to ask something.

I recently purchased a 3770k and all other parts arrived today. The documentation[1] says 3700k supports Vt-x but not Vt-d. Does that affect anything at all ?

1. http://ark.intel.com/products/65523

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shocks 4899 days ago
VT-x is for hardware virtualisation. VT-d is allows direct pass through of device (PCI, etc).

VT-x is essential, VT-d is 'nice' because it lets you hook PCI devices directly into the VM (good for some servers) but in general you don't need it.

3770k is a very nice chip! I love mine. Easy to overclock too.

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