Question / Help Which is the Better Intel Core?

[ShawnL]

Hi, I plan on streaming to Twitch using an Elgato connected to my Xbox One. Which Intel Core would be better suited to accomplish this? The Intel Core i7 4712MQ or the 6500u?

Here's a link comparing them I found online:
http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i7-4712MQ-vs-Intel-6500U

 

[Sapiens]

The 4712MQ is a quad core, while the 6500U is a dual core.

 

[ShawnL]

so the quad core would be undeniably better, right?

 

[Sapiens]

Yes.

 

[FerretBomb]

To clarify, Sapiens means the 4712MQ is going to be better. That CPUBoss link only tested single-core performance, and real-time video encoding (livestreaming) can use all four cores fully.The 6500U would be half as powerful for livestreaming purposes, and not recommended if choosing between the two.

 

[ShawnL]

sorry if that's a stupid question but I'm relatively new to all this. I appreciate your response(s)