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    Processor query kinda..

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by mystiqjo, Jul 2, 2005.

  1. mystiqjo

    mystiqjo Newbie

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    hi. i read on one of the forums that a centrino 1.8 ghz processor is equivalent to a pentium 3 ghz or sumfin. any truth to this ? just curious! :)
     
    mystiqjo, Jul 2, 2005
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    lowlymarine Notebook Deity

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    Yes, the highly-optimized architecture of the Pentium-M allows it to run at speeds equivalent to those of Pentium 4s with much higher clock speeds. For a complete comparison of Pentium-M chips to their Pentium 4 equivalents, check out my FAQ (in my signature; also stickied at the top of the "Hardware" board).
     
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    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Yep, all the AMD processors and the Intel Pentium M do more work per clock cycle therefore their performance is higher for a lower clock speed.
     
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    oh wow, am i happy !
    thanx !
    :centrino:
     
    mystiqjo, Jul 3, 2005
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