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    which processor is better

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by monkw, Sep 14, 2010.

  1. monkw

    monkw Newbie

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    Hi
    i have heard many bad things about i5 processors.
    I need your advise, which processor is better:

    Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-430M Dual Core processor (2.26GHz, 3MB L3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 2.53GHz

    AMD Turion(TM) II Dual-Core Mobile Processor P520 (2.3GHz, 2MB L2 Cache)
     
    monkw, Sep 14, 2010
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  2. TheCodeBreaker

    TheCodeBreaker 7H3 1337

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    The intel i5 430M IMO.
     
    TheCodeBreaker, Sep 14, 2010
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  3. Sydero

    Sydero Notebook Consultant

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    The i5-430M is a far more powerful processor and its only disadvantage is a 10W higher TDP.
     
    Sydero, Sep 14, 2010
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  4. H.A.L. 9000

    H.A.L. 9000 Occam's Chainsaw

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    i5. 10char
     
    H.A.L. 9000, Sep 14, 2010
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  5. SacredDreams

    SacredDreams Notebook Evangelist

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    Agreed with the others :)
    I guess you're looking for some reasons yo go with our answers.
    Hmm, to me it's simple for now Intel for CPU, while ATI for GPU. :)
     
    SacredDreams, Sep 14, 2010
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  6. tilleroftheearth

    tilleroftheearth Wisdom listens quietly...

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    What bad things have you heard? And from whom?

    The Intel CPU's are without parallel right now (and for at least a couple of years), especially in the mobile market.
     
    tilleroftheearth, Sep 14, 2010
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  7. Gracy123

    Gracy123 Agrees to disagree

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    Intel for CPU, NVIDIA for GPU ;)

    But otherwise - yes, definitely i5!
     
    Gracy123, Sep 15, 2010
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  8. himeee

    himeee Notebook Guru

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    definately the i5.
     
    himeee, Sep 15, 2010
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  9. kent1146

    kent1146 Notebook Prophet

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    What has been said that is "bad" about the Core i5?

    The Intel Core i series are the best processors on the market right now, for both desktop and mobile parts. The mobile parts perform great, they generate a low amount of heat, and they have great battery life. There really is no reason to go with anything else.
     
    kent1146, Sep 15, 2010
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  10. Krane

    Krane Notebook Prophet

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    Anyone who asks these types of question should always keep in mind that it's not expressly which component is better, rather, which one is best suited for your needs. Therefore, they are more precisely answered after you've supply your specific need or use.
     
    Krane, Sep 15, 2010
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  11. Phil

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    Perhaps this is caused by Intel including the TDP of the IGP?
     
    Phil, Sep 15, 2010
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  12. DCMAKER

    DCMAKER Notebook Deity

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    definately i5 and who ever said ati...are you serious? look at the new 400 series ^^ Also only amd cpu worth getting is the acer aspire one with the new amd K125 or whatever. it uses more power than the atom but its way way faster. But thats if your getting a netbook/subnotebook
     
    DCMAKER, Sep 15, 2010
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