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jfisher90025
August 18, 2020
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Processor Requirements

  • August 18, 2020
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Does the processor requirement refer to base or boost speed, ie will it work on a computer that has a base speed of 2.1 and a boost speed of 3.7?

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Candice14
Level 8
August 18, 2020

Good Afternoon, @jfisher90025. 

 

Congrats on making your first post here in the Community. 

 

The minim requirement is an intel duo or higher. Intel Core 2 is the processor family encompassing a range of Intel's consumer 64-bit x86-64 single-, dual-, and quad-core microprocessors based on the Core micro-architecture. It's not much of the speed, just the type of processor that you're using/have.

 

If you ave any other questions or concerns, just let me know. Have a great day!

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jfisher90025Author
August 18, 2020

Thank you for replying, unfortunately it doesn't answer my question.

BTW, It also runs on AMD processors.  I read the articles you referred to before posting my question.  It says the processor requirement is 2.4 GHz minimum.  But with the advent of multi-core processors, there is a a range that the PC can operate at from the low base clock/speed to the high boost speed.  The requirement doesn't say if the 2.4 GHz is base speed or boost speed.

I am running Quickbooks Pro Desktop 2020 and looking to purchase a new laptop, but want to know if Quickbooks will run on it.  The one I am looking at has a base speed of 2.1 GHz and a boost speed of 3.7 GHz

Thank you

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ReymondOModerator
Moderator
August 18, 2020

Thanks for getting back to this thread, @jfisher90025.

 

Are you using the Intel Turbo Boost Technology to run your processor faster? If so, yes it's possible that QuickBooks Desktop 2020 would run using this booster. 

 

Just make sure that this feature is turned on while using the product. However, you may still encounter issues when working in QB if the system requirement isn't met. Therefore, I'd still recommend using the required 2.4 GHz minimum processor.

 

The Community always has your back, so please let me know if you have more questions.

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