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    CD vs. X2

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by tonyjones102, Aug 17, 2007.

  1. tonyjones102

    tonyjones102 Newbie

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    How would a 2.0ghz Core Duo match up against a 1.8ghz X2 Tl-56?

    If two laptops shared the same price and components, but with a different cpu, which would be the better deal?

    Thanks,

    Tony
     
    tonyjones102, Aug 17, 2007
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The CD undoubtedly if all else is the same. Are you talking about a CD or C2D (Merom) or C2D (Santa Rosa)?
     
    Greg, Aug 17, 2007
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    tonyjones102 Newbie

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    No just, Core Duo, not the Core 2 Duo.

    Thanks,

    Tony
     
    tonyjones102, Aug 17, 2007
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  4. fabarati

    fabarati Frorum Obfuscator

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    CD and X2 are pretty equal performance wise, clock for clock. But CD has better batterylife and less heat (I think). Since the CD is faster, it'll give you better performance. However, the X2 has 64 bit. What are the rest of the specs?
     
    fabarati, Aug 17, 2007
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    Jalf Comrade Santa

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    As fabarati said, about equal at the same clock speeds. (So since the Core Duo in your example is 200mhz faster, it'd probably be a bit faster overall)
     
    Jalf, Aug 17, 2007
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