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    Sony Vaio and HP Pavil: Why the different i5 speed?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by guestuser, Jul 21, 2010.

  1. guestuser

    guestuser Notebook Enthusiast

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    Although these are two different computers, this thread is mainly about the hardware (the i5)

    in this link, we can see that the sony processor only says 1.20 ghz
    VPCY2190X | VAIO® VPCY2190X Configure-to-Order | Sony | Sony Style USA

    However in this link we see that the hp processor says 2.26 ghz
    http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/s...oslp/psg/notebooks/Ultra-Portable/dm4t_series

    What gives? Why is the same processor having different speeds in different computers?? Am i missing something? Are these speeds actually not so different? Help!
     
    guestuser, Jul 21, 2010
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    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    classic77 Notebook Evangelist

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    Of course Lithus is correct. UM designations are for Ultra-light, stamina oriented notebooks. They are drastically undervolted and underclocked versions of the original CPU, and perform as such. For battery life and heat though, they work great.
     
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    thank you sirs. that only has an effect on video games correct? 1.2 is great for hulu, youtube, and basic things for the average user correct?
     
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    yeah the i5 ULV will be more than enough for normal uses but if ur gaming regular i5 processor is what u want at least...but if the regular is cheaper , get that instead if battery life isn't a consideration.
     
    sean473, Jul 22, 2010
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    what about an i3? Is that capable of doing all that regular stuff in full screen & what not?

    I Wish there was a guide on what processor you need to do what functions
     
    guestuser, Jul 22, 2010
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