AMD T50, T56, or Intel T2350

OK, basically, Here is the dilema. I am getting a Laptop that will be used for School work/Work (Which includes Running Autocad), Web Browsing, Office work, Burning CD and DVD, etc.

I need to know if it is worth the price difference for these differences

Going from an AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual CoreTL50 to an AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual core TL56 For $60.00

or going from an AMD Turion 64X2 Dual Core TL50 to Intel® Core™ DUO T2350 (1.86GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 533MHz FSB) for $70.00

I cant really find any specs on the AMD processors like I can the dell, so I dont really know the differences....

Thanks for all your help

 

Well an :

AMD Turion TL-50 is: 1.6ghz 2x256kb Cache = 512kb Cache.
AMD Turion TL-56: 1.8ghz 2x512mb Cache = 1 mb Cache.

Hope this helps.

 

the AMD's are good processors despite the fact that the Intel Duos are faster. In real time work, the difference may not be that noticeable and it is not like the AMD's can't handle what you want. however for only $70 more I would go for the Intel CPU here. It will be the fastest and will probably be the best choice for AutoCAD as well.

 

i would also go with the intel cpu seeing as it isnt a huge price hike.

 

IMHO the first option should serve you better for the future because the core duo processor you listed there does not have 64bit capability(only core 2 duos have 64bit capability).
This is important if you you ever want to use a 64bit OS and these days it does not make any sense to buy processors that are not 64bit capable. IMO the turion x2 TL-56 AMD should serve you very well with what you want to do...

 

The thing about the above statement is.....true the Intel CPU you mentioned isn't 64bit compatible BUT this is only important if you ever wish to install a 64bit OS. Assuming you do, then perhaps one of the AMD CPUs is a good choice but if you don't foresee such a thing happening (I mean you would basically have to buy the 64bit OS to use it assuming you don't get a pirated version) then the Intel is the best out of them.

fact is not everyone is going to use 64bit and it may be several years before 32bit systems become obsolete,

Back when 64bit CPUs and OS's came out everyone thought that was the end for 32bit but 2-3 years later and the majority of users still use 32bit systems.

Alternatively you could buy the Intel anyways and in the distant future if you still have this laptop and want to use a 64bit OS on it, you could just get a C2D and it will be so much cheaper then.

 

Yes, that is also true but get the 32bit Limits you to what you CAN do. the Turion 64 X2 TL-58 is the way to go, My TL-60 is amazing! its not much slower.

 

the AMD here is only relevant if you want to get a 64bit OS now or in the near future. I had 64bit processors since they first came out on desktop back in the old athlon64 days and I did install XP64 but never found a reason to take the leap from 32bit XP. It all depends on whether the benefits of 64bit will benefit you. if they don't then a 32bit CPU will not limit you from something you will never need.

 

I'd take the Core Duo T2350 purely for the power. An extra $10 over the AMD is worth paying. I really don't think the 64 bit capability of the AMD is worth it unless you are definitely planning to use a 64 bit OS.

 

I would also take the Intel for performance. Core Duo is known to slaughter Turion 64 X2 in benchmark tests. For an extra $10, I'd take the Intel any day, regardless of 64-bit compatibility.

 

Any of those CPUs would work for you. I'd recommend the Intel as well because of its power.

 

Intel offers more battery life as well.

 

What hasn't been asked is what's the difference in the chipset and GPU. The Intel is probably running GMA 95, while the AMD likely has ATI 200m, x1100/x1150 or Nvidia 6100/6150. If the AMD has a much better GPU for the same price then I'd go AMD+ATI/Nvidia integrated GPU over Intel+Intel integrated GPU.

Of course if you are looking for a descrete GPU, then this is a non-issue. If either laptop is coming with a VIA GPU, then avoid that one.

 

I don't see gaming as the listed task and in that case, an all Intel system has the advantage of lower overall power consumption(or longer battery time which I believe is more useful for college usage).

T2350 IMO is particular bargain as you can easily overclock it to 2.4Ghz because of its 14x multiplier(just up the FSB to 667 if the machine allows). It is deliberately down binned because of the core 2 line, IMO. The process in making core duo has been very mature so most core duo should meet the T2700 speed grade.

 

yes well overclocking a notebook is not always possible, in fact it usually isnt. the motherboards may not be designed for even the slightest deviation and there is usually no method of doing this anyways.

 

First of all, OCing a notebook CPU is not that impossible. It can be done in Windows just fine.

Second of all, I belive he was talking about a pin mod, which there is a method of doing this.

 

i ddint say IMpossible, i said not always possible.

overclocking can only occur IF the components allow and provided you get the right program and it allows you to easily do so.

i used clockgen to OC mine and i think the problem was that i needed to input the right model of my motherboard.

and as for a pin mod, that is not exactly a simple procedure to be done by anyone and the OP may not be able to do this.