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    Difference between Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 and T6600

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Av8rgirl, Jan 23, 2009.

  1. Av8rgirl

    Av8rgirl Newbie

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    I've just received a replacement computer from DELL. I ORIGINALLY had the T7500 2.2 GHz/800Mhz FSB, 4M L2 Cache Processor BUT I received in my replacement laptop a T6600 2.2 GHz/800 Mhz, 2M L2 Cache. Should I be concerned. Intel does not list a T6600 but does have a T7500. I am feeling that the T6600 is obsolete. What is the difference and does this warrant a possible return.
     
    Av8rgirl, Jan 23, 2009
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  2. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The T6600 is most likely one of the new Intel rebrands. They do alot of that with their CPUs. If you run CPUz it might still come up as a T7500.
     
    Johnny T, Jan 23, 2009
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  3. Av8rgirl

    Av8rgirl Newbie

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    Thanks, but what about the difference in 4M L2 cache with the T7500 and 2M L2 cache in the T6600?
     
    Av8rgirl, Jan 23, 2009
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  4. sesshomaru

    sesshomaru Suspended Disbelief!

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    Technically, you can take up issue with Dell, since they mention that your hardware will be replaced with equivalent or better options.. A lesser cache certainly is worse..
     
    sesshomaru, Jan 23, 2009
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  5. Jayayess1190

    Jayayess1190 Waiting on Intel Cannonlake

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    T6600 is 45nm.
     
    Jayayess1190, Jan 23, 2009
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  6. afhstingray

    afhstingray Notebook Prophet

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    you might as well complain, while it is a newer processor, it does have less cache.

    i doubt they would argue that since its a newer process it runs cooler....
     
    afhstingray, Jan 23, 2009
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  7. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    The T6600 is a Penryn. Newer Architecture > Probably a tad faster, and much cooler.
     
    Andy, Jan 23, 2009
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    I'd preffer the T6600 before T7500 because of the T66 being a penryn which is better even though the cache is less.
     
    Michel.K, Jan 23, 2009
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  9. afhstingray

    afhstingray Notebook Prophet

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    valid points, but i think given the lower model number and the lower cache, the OP can use that as an argument to get something better....
     
    afhstingray, Jan 23, 2009
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  10. NJoy

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    if i'm not messing something up:
    basicaly, seems like Dell didnt have a Santa Rosa system to replace with, so they sent you a montevina with a low spec cpu. I would definitely call them up and demand at least a P7350 to go into that machine.
     
    NJoy, Jan 23, 2009
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    Sounds fair to me...
     
    flipfire, Jan 23, 2009
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  12. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Possibly the machine in question can't take a 1066MHz FSB processor? That and the lack of a T7500 may have led Dell to give the OP a T6600?
     
    Commander Wolf, Jan 23, 2009
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  13. afhstingray

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    ah good point,

    OP: What model is the notebook in question?
     
    afhstingray, Jan 23, 2009
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