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    Intel VS AMD

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by shutdup, Sep 8, 2008.

  1. shutdup

    shutdup Newbie

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    i'm confused..
    AMD Turion X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology RM-70
    VS
    Intel Pentium Dual Core Processor T2390
    which is better?
     
    shutdup, Sep 8, 2008
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  2. talin

    talin Notebook Prophet

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    The Turion is definitely faster than the Pentium dual core. But, depending on your needs, you may or may not notice a difference.
     
    talin, Sep 8, 2008
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  3. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    The Turion is better in terms of performance, heat output (32W vs 35W for the T2390), and battery life. Go for the AMD.
     
    Bog, Sep 8, 2008
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  4. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    If you're good at playing with H/W, that CPU can be upgraded for cheap. Probably to a T8100/T8300 (depending upon the BIOS).

    Which notebooks are you comparing ??
     
    Andy, Sep 8, 2008
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  5. naton

    naton Notebook Virtuoso

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    price-wise: AMD (I'm talkig in general not comparing the price of the RM70 aginst the intel 2390)
    Performance-wise: AMD in this case but in general Intel are faster
    Underclocking: It use to be AMD. Infortunately their new series of CPU is not supported by RMclock

    As Andy said, if you don't mind some DIY and consider a CPU upgrade in the future, intel is a better bet.
     
    naton, Sep 8, 2008
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