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    Is i7-2630QM VS. i7-2670QM worth the extra $ 75.00?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by craigalan, Feb 29, 2012.

  1. craigalan

    craigalan Notebook Enthusiast

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    I do not know how to interpit CPU benchmarks, I.E knowing if relatively small differences ( in numbers ) in the different scores really make that big of noticeable difference between comparing 2 or more processors. In my case, I know it's gona be a MSI barebones with a GTX570m & 12GB DDR3/1333.

    Between the i7-2630QM & the i7-2670QM, the price is about $ 75.00 more going with the 2670.

    My question? is it worth it.

    ( using the laptop for multimedia, graphic design & gaming )
     
    craigalan, Feb 29, 2012
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  2. Nick

    Nick Professor Carnista

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    In Passmark(CPU benchmark):

    2630QM: 6355
    2670QM: 6792

    Really, it depends on what you use your laptops for. I do mostly basic tasks, so I'd stick with the 2630QM.
     
    Nick, Feb 29, 2012
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  3. MidnightSun

    MidnightSun Emodicon

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    If the question is noticeable differences, for your uses there won't be any.
     
    MidnightSun, Feb 29, 2012
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  4. tijo

    tijo Sacred Blame

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    Unless you run CPU intensive tasks in a very repetitive manner, no difference like midnightsun stated.
     
    tijo, Feb 29, 2012
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  5. Deks

    Deks Notebook Prophet

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    The performance difference between the two cpu's is only 10%.
    Even in CPU intensive programs you will not be able to notice any real difference.

    $75 difference?
    Not worth it if you ask me.
    If it was priced lower (below $50), then yes, but like this? No.
    They are the same cpu... the 2670qm simply has bumped up base clocks (2.2GhZ vs 2.0Ghz on the 2630qm).
    I'd rather focus those $75 into a different direction (a better gpu - one that has CUDA) and/or SSD.
     
    Deks, Mar 1, 2012
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  6. trvelbug

    trvelbug Notebook Prophet

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    hmm, i see some sellers even offering that upgrade for free, try to see if you can haggle for that.

    i do video editing but even i feel that the minor bump isnt worth 75usd.
     
    trvelbug, Mar 1, 2012
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  7. HTWingNut

    HTWingNut Potato

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    A solid 10 chars NO!
     
    HTWingNut, Mar 1, 2012
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  8. Kumquatv1

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    For that price you can about afford a nice SSD. THe slight power drop won't kill you.
     
    Kumquatv1, Mar 1, 2012
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  9. BlackSabs

    BlackSabs Notebook Consultant

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    My question is why 12gb's ram?
     
    BlackSabs, Mar 1, 2012
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