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    Intel Pentium Dual-Core

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by KillWonder, Apr 5, 2008.

  1. KillWonder

    KillWonder Notebook Evangelist

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    This may seem like a stupid question but is the Intel Pentium Dual-Core the same as intel core 2 duo? Which one is faster?
     
    KillWonder, Apr 5, 2008
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    No, it's not. Pentium D and Core 2 Duo are different. The Core 2 Duo is faster.
     
    Prasad, Apr 5, 2008
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    The latest Pentium Dual Cores are stripped-down Memron Core 2 Duos, as they have a portion of the L2 cache disabled. PDCs are in the budget segment.
     
    R4000, Apr 5, 2008
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    Yes.. and they have smaller caches, i.e. lower performing.
     
    Prasad, Apr 5, 2008
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