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    CPU comparison

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by dcmove, Jan 22, 2009.

  1. dcmove

    dcmove Notebook Geek

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    I'm about to buy a latitude E6500. I don't really game (maybe occasionally), but mainly use the computer for common personal use (email/web/photos/music/personal finance/etc.).

    Is there any benefit I'd see to get a CPU beyond the P8400? For example, there's a P8600. Is there a link to a comparison of all of these processors anywhere and will I see any noticeable differences in speed given my usage?
     
    dcmove, Jan 22, 2009
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  2. Tinselworm

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    not really worth it if you arent doing intensive stuff
     
    Tinselworm, Jan 22, 2009
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    Agreed. On a side note, Pxxxx processors draw less power than Txxxx processors, so make sure to choose a P processor to have more battery life and less fan noise.
     
    HerrKaputt, Jan 22, 2009
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    The only BIG step above a P8400 without leaving the P series power and heat savings would be the P9600 (6mb l2 cache vs 3 and about 400 more mhz) but frankly most people don't do things that require that much L2 cache where it would make a big difference, and the clock speed on the 8400 should be sufficient for any standard usage. Unless you're encoding or editing video, using photoshop with lots of filters, or something of that nature you really won't need it.
     
    Big Mike, Jan 22, 2009
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  5. dcmove

    dcmove Notebook Geek

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    Thanks, all! That's kind've what I was thinking, but good to hear validation of that.

    Is there a posting or a website that rank orders the speed of various processors (I've seen links in these forums to notebookcheck.net for GPU rankings, and was hoping there might be something similar for CPU rankings).
     
    dcmove, Jan 22, 2009
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    Big Mike, Jan 22, 2009
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    If you're buying a new Latitude E6500, it's worth mentioning that the P8600 is normally a $50 upgrade from the P8400, but it's currently priced at just $10! For $10, it's worth it....go for the P8600!
     
    allfiredup, Jan 22, 2009
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    Snakecharmed Notebook Consultant

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    For your stated uses, the cheapest CPU available would be the way to go as long as you have an upgrade path later (if you're a DIYer). All those items on your list don't come close to taxing a P8400 though. My desktop is still powered by an overclocked AMD Athlon XP that I installed three years ago and it still does a great job with the tasks you listed.

    If it costs $10 to step up to the P8600 though, you may as well go for it.
     
    Snakecharmed, Jan 22, 2009
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