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    Phenom N930 vs i5 450m

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Gecata_, Aug 2, 2010.

  1. Gecata_

    Gecata_ Notebook Enthusiast

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    Which processor is better in gaming and battery
     
    Gecata_, Aug 2, 2010
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  2. Nick

    Nick Professor Carnista

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    They're closely match in performance. But the i5 will get better battery life. For gaming I'd get i5.

    Passmark scores:

    N930: 2,462
    450m: 2449
     
    Nick, Aug 2, 2010
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  3. jackluo923

    jackluo923 Notebook Virtuoso

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    You'll not be able to notice the difference in performance. If you absolutely need the extra 25%~ battery life, you can spend the money you saved for buying AMD processor and use it to get better graphic card or SSD.
     
    jackluo923, Aug 2, 2010
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  4. buttons252

    buttons252 Notebook Consultant

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    yeah, who games while running on battery anyway? its like running a race car on 87 octane.

    When im gaming I want a dedicated mouse, wired network connection, etc If i have those things im going to have AC power too...

    Those cpus are so closely matched performance wise i would be more focused on the other features such as GPU. avoid intel hd graphics like plague for gaming.
     
    buttons252, Aug 2, 2010
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  5. Nick

    Nick Professor Carnista

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    I do when I'm traveling to speech tournaments or while on vacation. My mom driving of course.
     
    Nick, Aug 2, 2010
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    jcmarfilph Notebook Enthusiast

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    I agree. i5-430m is just faster in single-threaded apps because of speed advantage but in multi-threaded N930 is generally faster.
     
    jcmarfilph, Aug 13, 2010
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    sean473 Notebook Prophet

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    i would say in this case .. the N930 is better.. if its i5-520m or above , i would choose intel for sure.
     
    sean473, Aug 13, 2010
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  8. Megacharge

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    Go with the N930.
     
    Megacharge, Aug 13, 2010
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