What is the order of importance for multi-tasking performance?

[dn89lx]

Just trying to learn what I can. In terms of multi-tasking...such as say 8-10 Microsoft Excel files open along with 3-4 web browsers open each with 4-5 tabs - so maybe 20 web browser tabs open along with the Excel files.

Help me understand what the order of importance is in relation to the following components:

RAM - GB
RAM speed
CPU clock speed
# of cores on CPU

Any other important factors I am ignoring?
Thanks.

 

[Calin]

Well for multi tasking you need a lot of RAM and a CPU with a lot of cores, the GPU isn't really that important. Also the difference between high speed and low speed ram is very minimal, especially since higher speed RAM tends to also have higher CAS latency
I'd say
1. RAM - GB
2. # of CPU cores
3. CPU speed
4. Ram speed

 

[Jiniix]

RAM: Enough. You just don't want to run out. RAM speed is very rarely useful, but obviously doesn't hurt.
CPU clock speed: Irrelevant by itself. Instructions Per Clock vs the clock speed is important.
# of cores on CPU: Depends on your programs. You appear to use many, which makes more cores = better.