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    what can core 2 bench press?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by memento27oasis, Aug 17, 2006.

  1. memento27oasis

    memento27oasis Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm wondering, what the difference in benchmarks for my laptop would be vs the core 2's:


    me:

    -2.0ghz core duo
    -2gb 667
    -80gb 7200 hdd
    -7900GS
    -surfing wax on the case to make it more aerodynamic

    vs the same stuff but a comparably priced core 2






    I know... it ain't out yet, but what's your ballpark guesstemate?
     
    memento27oasis, Aug 17, 2006
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  2. adinu

    adinu I pwn teh n00bs.

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    15-20% performance increase is what the consensus is.
     
    adinu, Aug 17, 2006
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  3. Percybut

    Percybut Notebook Consultant

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    It is less than 15-20%. The performance boost is not that big, but it gives you 64 bit capabilities.
     
    Percybut, Aug 17, 2006
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    mikkroik Notebook Consultant

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    With Vista comming out it maybe good for stabability, but currect me if i am wrong 64 bit is VERY bad for gaming (at least till games come out for 64 bit)
     
    mikkroik, Aug 17, 2006
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