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    2.0 vs. 2.4 ghz core 2 duo

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by fignewtons6, Aug 24, 2008.

  1. fignewtons6

    fignewtons6 Notebook Enthusiast

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    is there a big difference between 2.0 ghz and 2.4 ghz core 2 duo?
     
    fignewtons6, Aug 24, 2008
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  2. Hep!

    Hep! sees beauty in everything

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    Depends which specific models we are talking about. There are multiple 2.0Ghz C2D's and multiple 2.4Ghz C2D's.
     
    Hep!, Aug 24, 2008
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  3. Thaenatos

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    Unless your doing super heavy CPU tasks then there is no real difference. My 2.1GHz penryn does multitasking the same as my CAD workstations with a 3.0GHz C2D 45nm.
     
    Thaenatos, Aug 24, 2008
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    Didin't even think about comparing 65nm vs 45 and that some have more cache then others.
     
    Thaenatos, Aug 24, 2008
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    Yeah, and let's try comparing a T5750 (about the crappiest 2.0GHz Core 2 Duo available - 2MB of L2 and a 667 FSB) to a P7350 (only 3mb of L2, but rocking a 1066 FSB)

    Both CPUs are 2.0Ghz, but I am positive that the P7350 would absolutely crush the T5750. Even a T7300 (4mb L2, 800mhz FSB) would do better than a T5750.
     
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    I tend to look at them more along the lines of what processor you are getting. I'd definitely want a Penryn over the older Merom ones. Going forward you will want the newer Montevina Penryn chips.
     
    atbnet, Aug 24, 2008
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