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    Core 2 Duo vs Core Duo

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by milea, Oct 14, 2006.

  1. milea

    milea Newbie

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    Who is faster from these processors CORE 2 DUO T5600 (1.83GHz) and CORE DUO T2500 (2.0GHz)
     
    milea, Oct 14, 2006
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  2. brianstretch

    brianstretch Notebook Virtuoso

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    The T2500 should be slightly faster but it won't run 64-bit Windows Vista (or 64-bit Linux). I'd take the T5600 if I had to pick between the two.
     
    brianstretch, Oct 14, 2006
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  3. Mark

    Mark Desktop Debugger

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    Yea, definately go for the T5600. The speed difference won't be that big of a difference.
     
    Mark, Oct 14, 2006
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  4. Redline

    Redline Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    The T5600 is also cheaper, I think, so it is the better choice.
     
    Redline, Oct 14, 2006
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  5. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Yeah go for the T5600, its is 64-bit and about 5-10% more powerful than the original T2400.

    Its worth it. Although the T2400 or T2500 are no slouch.
     
    usapatriot, Oct 14, 2006
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  6. mach_zero

    mach_zero Casual Observer NBR Reviewer

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    I'll chime in and add a vote for the T5600. Like others have already noted the speed diffrence is almost noexistent to the naked eye and power consumption with both processors is very, very close.
     
    mach_zero, Oct 14, 2006
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