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    Anybody have experience with the Intel Core i7-2640M Processor @ 2.80GHz

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Logikal10, Jan 4, 2012.

  1. Logikal10

    Logikal10 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just put an order through Lenovo and selected this dual core processor over a slower clocked quad core.

    I know a slower quad is generally faster but I'm hoping the 2640M performs at a high performing rate as well. I have a fast quad-core desktop.

    I will be doing some musical recording and editing on the machine but assume the dual core would be sufficient.

    Any first hand experience with this processor and short reviews?

    Thanks!
     
    Logikal10, Jan 4, 2012
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  2. Nick

    Nick Professor Carnista

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    Passmark Processor Benchmark:

    2640M 2.8GHz: 4165
    2630QM 2.2GHz: 6338

    It really depends on the tasks you're performing, like whether the program is can use more than 4 threads.

    The 2640M has 2 cores and 4 threads, the 2630QM has 4 cores and 8 threads.
     
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