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    3mb cache Vs 6mb cache difference on SXPS 16 Laptop

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by gsxmusic, Feb 22, 2009.

  1. gsxmusic

    gsxmusic Notebook Enthusiast

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    Wats up everyone,i was just wondering,if any one could give me feedback on what difference performance wise 6mb cache(with 2.80GHz) would make on the Studio Xps 16(or any laptop for that matter) Versus the 3mb that comes with the 2.4GHZ? thanks in advance
     
    gsxmusic, Feb 22, 2009
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    depends on what you are using the laptop for...
     
    aan310, Feb 22, 2009
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    gsxmusic Notebook Enthusiast

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    okay well,it would be for multiple uses such as photo editing and a bit of games,but it would mostly be used for music production.I just want to get a rough idea as to what a difference it would make it handling applications and such
     
    gsxmusic, Feb 22, 2009
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    Probably shave a few seconds here and there, might add up though. How much does it cost to upgrade?
     
    zakarydoks, Feb 22, 2009
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    well over here, the processors of 2.23ghz & 2.4ghz have 3mb cache while the 2.53 and the 2.8ghz have 6mb cache,so i opted for the highest one just to be sure im gettin the best bang,since processors are not easily upgradable in laptops
     
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    my pick is the 2.53.
    2.8ghz if you know that you would need one. eg. hate waiting.

    the P-series have lower TDP and power consumption.
    the T-series is their performance CPU.
     
    wobble987, Feb 22, 2009
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    For music production, and generally anything that has to do with audio or video encoding, the cache size is very important. So, it's a good choice, go for it.
     
    LexusForever, Feb 22, 2009
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    Performance CPU? I was not aware that, given similar clocks, a T-series processor will significantly outdo a P-series processor.
     
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    The P series is, in all cases, faster than or equal to the T series at identical clocks (and cache sizes). The P series is based on the Penryn series, wheras the T series is based on either Penryn or Merom (which was based on Conroe).

    Either way, the T series has a higher TDP. So in all cases, you should prefer the P series as it will deliver identical or better performance at lower power.
     
    Sc4Freak, Feb 22, 2009
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