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    Is there a noticable difference with + or - 100mhz in a processor?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by richie1989, Apr 3, 2012.

  1. richie1989

    richie1989 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just curious. A processor like a AMD a6-3400m (1.4ghz to 2.3ghz turbo boost) and the AMD a6-3420m (1.5ghz to 2.4ghz turbo boost). Is there any noticeable performance between the 2?
     
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    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    For what use?
     
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    For casual entertainment use. Like browsing the web, mid level gaming such as MMO games and 2000-2010 pc games like League of legends, 720p+ movies and web chatting.

    I found a Toshiba laptop (because of reliability and hardly generates heat) for about 500 bucks. I don't really know what would be a good choice. I am stuck with a decision of a AMD A6-3400m with a 640GB hard drive and AMD a6-3420m with a 500GB hard drive. The rest of the specs are the same. This is going to be my 4th laptop in 6 years so. . . I want good cheap decent laptop for my main comp.
     
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    Performance-wise, the difference will be unnoticeable.
    Even if you were using a program that requires high levels of CPU workload such as 3d Studio Max (doing rendering), the difference would be barely noticeable.
    Get the cheaper cpu and overclock it.
    I think you can also undervolt the cpu so that it consumes less power and produces lower temperatures and still overclock it somewhat.
     
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    I would spring for the extra 100mhz if the cost is less than $20 or so..
     
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    If they charge more than a few dollars for the upgrade, I woudn't even bother. Even with overclocking, I wouldn't see the point in trying to gain that extra 100MHz.

    For causal use, most probably couldn't even tell the difference between a E-350 or i7 (browsing websites, document processing, etc.), so I'm skeptical if there's a practical difference between the -3400m and -3420m.
     
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    Go here for all you need to know about Llano. ;)
     
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    Wingnut, you need to change your title to "The Llano King"
     
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    LOL. ;)

    With my E-450 coming soon, expect a full gamut of benches from that too. ;)
     
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    I see. . . thanks guys!
     
    richie1989, Apr 4, 2012
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