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    2.53 GHz to 2.66 GHz on dual-core?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by reppaken, Aug 4, 2009.

  1. reppaken

    reppaken Notebook Guru

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    I asked around, researching and the like. Most say it wouldn't be worth upgrading from 2.53 GHz to 2.66 GHz on a Intel processor that is dual-core. Is that correct? Just wanted to be sure.

    I'd be playing Blu-ray movies and a few intensive games, but mainly Blu-ray. This is with 4GB of RAM and a very good graphics card. .13 wouldn't make a huge difference, would it?

    Thanks!
     
    reppaken, Aug 4, 2009
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  2. Clutch

    Clutch cute and cuddly boys

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    That is about a 5% increase in performance and I would not say it is worth it, if it was to a newer generation cpu then I might consider it.

    I would not pay more than a extra $50.
     
    Clutch, Aug 4, 2009
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  3. reppaken

    reppaken Notebook Guru

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    This is a Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 (2.53) vs. the 2.66 P8800. I think they are about the same, it is $45 more. I think I will pass, just wanted a second opinion. It's the last thing I'm trying to decide on for my customized laptop. Thanks.
     
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  4. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    If you already have the 2.53Ghz processor, it is not worth it to buy the 2.66ghz processor

    If you are still deciding on the processor to choose for your laptop, I would stay with a P series chip. $45 isnt really worth a ~5% performance increase
    If it was like $20, I would say sure go for the higher clocked core.

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, Aug 4, 2009
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  5. TevashSzat

    TevashSzat Notebook Deity

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    You can easily make up the difference in clock speeds with a little bit of overclocking too.
     
    TevashSzat, Aug 4, 2009
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    If it is less than $15, go for it. Otherwise it is not worth...


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    ramgen, Aug 4, 2009
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  7. garetjax

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    Yes, that is correct. You are looking at an extra 130MHz by upgrading to the 2.66 processor. I can assure you that you will not see a discernable performance increase in any of your computing scenarios. In fact, the only way you are going to be able to tell that you have an extra 130MHz under the hood is by running a synthetic benchmark.

    Suffice to say, if I gave you two laptops, one loaded with a 2.53GHz processor and one loaded with a 2.66GHz processor, you would not be able to tell the difference without running a benchmark. That's how inconsequential 130MHz really is.
     
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  8. reppaken

    reppaken Notebook Guru

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    Thank you very much, garet, and others. 2.53 it is.
     
    reppaken, Aug 4, 2009
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