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    Processor XPS M1530

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by arrakis31, Jul 21, 2008.

  1. arrakis31

    arrakis31 Notebook Guru

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    How big is the difference between:

    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T8100 (2.1GHz/800Mhz FSB, 3MB Cache)

    and

    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5850 (2.16GHz/667Mhz FSB/2MB cache)

    I am going to go for a system with 3-4 gb of Ram
    Nvidia 8600 GT on LED screen
    HDD 320 gb 5400 rpm

    Thanks
     
    arrakis31, Jul 21, 2008
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    There will not be a significant difference between the two. The T8100 will probably be a hair faster, but I doubt it would be noticed.
     
    Greg, Jul 21, 2008
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  3. Hep!

    Hep! sees beauty in everything

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    I'd definitely go with the T8100, partly for the extra L2, but mainly for the higher FSB.
     
    Hep!, Jul 21, 2008
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    I just ordered mine with the T8100 ... from what I've heard it will run laps around the T5850 any day.
     
    Ttime20, Jul 21, 2008
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  5. Thaenatos

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    t8100>t5850 by a good margin. Faster FSB and more L2 cache make it a noticeable jump in performance.
     
    Thaenatos, Jul 22, 2008
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    Im suprised no one mentioned its a newer generation chip (Penryn). Using a 45nm process meaning faster, cooler and more battery life. Not dramatically significant but it adds up in the end

    The T5850 is a Merom processor is an older generation socket P processor (65nm)
     
    flipfire, Jul 22, 2008
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  7. Forte

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    100mhz makes about a 3-4 FPS difference.
     
    Forte, Jul 22, 2008
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    As Greg said, if you've used both chips or similar chips, you wouldn't notice a difference in performance (66MHz difference). The FSB and cache also make no difference. Temperatures are slightly lower but after undervolting both, I don't think there would be more than a 3-5 degree difference (depending on ambient temperature of course).
     
    sgogeta4, Jul 22, 2008
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    Uhh.. yes it does.. you think they are just raising the FSB and cache for kicks?
     
    bjarnia, Jul 22, 2008
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  10. Thaenatos

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    I mentioned the FSB and L2 cache :p

    If your a power user/multi-tasker it makes a noticeable difference. Between faster FSB allowing not only the CPU to run faster but also other hardware, and the fact that the extra cache allows more data to be store/processed at the CPU level sets these farther apart then most think.
     
    Thaenatos, Jul 22, 2008
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  11. Forte

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    It also helps marginally with startup time as well.
     
    Forte, Jul 22, 2008
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    45 nm > 65 nm => (45 nm) less power consumption & longer battery usage => comparatively less heat generation => better longevity (Ceteris paribus.)
     
    ash_bd, Jul 22, 2008
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