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    How to compare T9300 to Xeon?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by POH, Oct 1, 2008.

  1. POH

    POH Notebook Consultant

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    I thinking of going mobile at work by replacing my 3.5 year old Dell Precision WS with an XPS M1530. I know that this isn't really apples to apples, but is there any way to get a sense for how the processor speeds would compare?

    My 'old' workstation has dual Xeon 3.0GHz processors. The M1530 would have a T9300. Thanks
     
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  2. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    Which Xeon is it ? (sSpec no.)
     
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  3. POH

    POH Notebook Consultant

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    Here's what I can tell from the PO:

     
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    yuio NBR Assistive Tec. Tec.

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    3.5 years = P4 base... the T9300 will destroy it.
     
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  5. POH

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    Even though it's dual Xeons to a single T9300?
     
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  6. Andy

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    The T9300 is faster, but you won't notice a performance difference unless running synthetic benchies or intensive tasks.
     
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    coolsurf Notebook Enthusiast

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    what do you do with your old workstation then? your comparing workstation vs. mobility in here.

    you have to factor in what you will do (mobility vs. one-place-only) and what you will need (programs to run) so that we could help you on your choice. :)
     
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  8. POH

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    Yes, good question, coolsurf. I do a lot of PHP scripting, but also work with Photoshop and some video... Thanks...
     
    POH, Oct 1, 2008
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