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    i5 vs i7 m11x

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by L1qu1d, Feb 1, 2011.

  1. L1qu1d

    L1qu1d Notebook Evangelist

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    Any big difference? Or is it about the same?

    Will I see a difference also when compared to core 2 duo? or lets say a P7350?

    Thank you so much!
     
    L1qu1d, Feb 1, 2011
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  2. mohaa7

    mohaa7 Notebook Evangelist

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    There are tons of threads comparing i5 and i7.
    I suggest you search it up before posting a repetitive thread.
     
    mohaa7, Feb 1, 2011
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    gorak Notebook Geek

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    I was about to ask the same question. Unlike the i7 mobile processor for notebooks, the i7-640UM does not come with 4 cores, but with only 2 cores. The only difference between the i5-520UM and i7-640UM offered by M11x is the clock speed. I'm thinking if I really have to spend $165 extra for the i7.
     
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  4. Vidaluko

    Vidaluko Notebook Evangelist

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    Is not worth it, unless you have the extra cash to expend, and even then, put that money to get 4GB of RAM or a SSD, that would help more to get a faster performance than the CPU....
     
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  5. Stain

    Stain Notebook Consultant

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    I have an i5 and I have yet to hear of anything that the i7 can do that the i5 cannot, especially when using ThrottleStop.

    Still, if you have the cash and you play CPU intensive games like Starcraft 2, then I would go with the i7 in a heartbeat. If you play GPU limited games like most first person shooters and many RPGs (I fall in this category), stick with the i5. The i5 has served me really well. I am completely happy with it.

    The flip side is the processor is the one thing you cannot upgrade later, so if you ever think you will need that extra power from the i7 on CPU intensive games, you need to do it now.

    Stain
     
    Stain, Feb 1, 2011
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  6. sgogeta4

    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Nope, there are also standard voltage i7s that are dual core such as the 620M and 640M, which are similar to the standard voltage i5s. For just a difference in clock speed, you will never see a difference in any real life applications, especially games. So spend your money elsewhere, like a SSD or more memory (though 4GB is generally sufficient).
     
    sgogeta4, Feb 1, 2011
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