Is this CPU good enough for Logos?

Stephen Presbyter · 2025-01-08T20:21:13+00:00

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Hello,

I've ploughed through the first decade of ministry with my faithful old HP mini desktop - AMD E2-7110 APU with AMD Radeon R2 Graphics 1.80 GHz, 16GB RAM and an SSD hard drive. It runs ok, but Logos is the only app which is rather slow - and the set up won't run Windows 11.

I've been recommended to get a Dell - at the moment I'm looking at Intel® Core™ i5 14400 (20 MB cache, 10 cores, 16 threads, up to 4.7 GHz Turbo) with 16GB RAM - as here.

Does this look a reasonable set up for the next eight years or so? Will Logos run like a dream? Because to be honest, I mainly use MS Office and Logos.

Many thanks!

Stephen

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Michael

The biggest performance driver in my experience is a fast SSD. Ram and CPU doesn't matter much especially if it's newer and in the i5 class or higher.

Kevin Houghtaling

I am not an expert in computer technology but you might be asking the wrong question. My i7 two core cpu from 2017 adequately runs Logos. At times it could use more Ram, perhaps 16GB would be fine. I read that the indexing operation is super fast on a modern CPU such as the M3 or M4 but certainly you don’t need that to support running Logos as it exists today.

Your essential question is determining what you need to future proof for another decade. Just a guess, but what you selected should do that. You don’t mention your library size or if you store your full library on your computer drive. Also, are you moving to subscription or staying locked at Logos 10? All factor in.

Mark Allison

I don't even know what an i5 is, but any current Mac will run Logos beautifully. :-)

Frank Sauer

https://community.logos.com/discussion/245174/is-this-cpu-good-enough-for-logos

I'm running a 13th Generation i5 with 16 GB of Ram - Logos including the Indexing runs without issue… I think you would be pleased with the performance of Logos on that 14th Generation i5 with 16 GB of Ram.

David Wanat

As you can see by my sig file, I have a 9th generation CPU, a 2060 graphics card, and a SSD. The laptop is five years old, and I’ve had no problems with Verbum.

John

https://community.logos.com/discussion/245174/is-this-cpu-good-enough-for-logos

I would avoid newer Intel chips. 13th and 14th generation, raptor lake desktop chips.

These chips were flawed due to a manufacturing process which caused problems relating to voltage.

there are a couple of threads here on the logos forum where I posted links to some of the documentation. Unfortunately, the new forum search does not allow me to find them easily.

Here is one of the links

https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/26/24206529/intel-13th-14th-gen-crashing-instability-cpu-voltage-q-a

Frank Sauer

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/1352680#Comment_1352680

So far, I've not seen it on my laptop - though it reads as though there was no evidence of mobile being effected… I agree, it would be a concern when purchasing a Desktop…

John

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/1352683#Comment_1352683

the article specifies desktop chips rated at 65 W or higher. So mobile chips are probably safe.

danwdoo

https://community.logos.com/discussion/245174/is-this-cpu-good-enough-for-logos

The system looks good and 16GB should be fine for anything in the near future, but you stated you want to use it for eight years or so which is a long time in computer lifespans. For that I would seriously consider upping the RAM to 32GB as eight years is a long time and a lot can change in needs in that timeframe.

Mark Allison

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/1352781#Comment_1352781

Agreed, but it looks like this model only handles up to 16GB.

NichtnurBibelleser

I recently got a new PC, mainly for Windows 11. Seems to be the same: Dell i5-14400 2.50 GHz, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD. Indexing Logos/Verbum is a lot faster than on the 8 year old predecessor. For now I'm quite happy with it.