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    Is the new "Peynrn" the best processor now?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Rahzer, Feb 21, 2008.

  1. Rahzer

    Rahzer Notebook Consultant

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    I know thy just released it into a couple of new machines but is it good/
     
    Rahzer, Feb 21, 2008
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  2. srunni

    srunni Notebook Deity

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    You'll probably only notice the difference if you're doing something processor-intensive. When you're running on battery, the processors' clock speeds are actually restricted to preserve power, and even otherwise, most people won't really benefit from the difference.
     
    srunni, Feb 21, 2008
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  3. StormEffect

    StormEffect Lazer. *pew pew*

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    I think the % increase in performance at the same Ghz (for instance, 2.2) is something like 6 or 7 %.

    In other words, the newer processor will be faster, but unless you are moving up the chain GHz-wise, you are only going to see about 6 or 7% increase in performance.
     
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    It's grrrrreat!
     
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