P7350 vs P7550

which one is better and why?

P7350 was released in 2008 as centrino 2 core 2 duo
p7550 was just recently released this year as core 2 duo (w/o the centrino 2)

and why as per intel's site, p7350's centrino technology is not anymore mentioned not like when it was released last 2008?

and did intel discontinued this centrino thing?

please clarify once and for all.

 

Obviously the P7550 is better. I can't really understand what you're trying to ask, but you're mixing up a chipset (Centrino) with a processor (Core 2).

 

better, really? I wouldn't be so sure of this. If you can save money, go for the 7350

 

Yes, better. The exact same architecture at 2.26 GHz v. 2.0 GHz. Pretty much the only situation where it's absolutely undeniable which one is better.

 

but P7350 has this centrino technology which the P7550 doesn't have.

 

Ok. Tell me what "centrino technology" is.

 

Centrino Mobile Technology is a combination of 3 Intel components found in the same notebook. These components are:

1. Intel Pentium M based Processor
2. Intel 855 Chipset Family or the Mobile Intel 915 Express chipset.
3. Intel Pro/Wireless Connection

In order for a notebook to be labelled as having "Centrino Mobile Technology", all three components must be available in the notebook. It is a common misconception that "Centrino" is a processor, but it is the combination of the three components listed above.

Centrino Duo Mobile Technology
This is simply an extension of the existing Centrino platform. A Centrino Duo system includes the Intel Core Duo or Core 2 Duo Mobile Processor, the newer 945 Express chipset, and the tri-mode Intel Pro/Wireless 3945ABG adapter.

 

You're a couple years behind, but close enough.

But as you can see: It is a common misconception that "Centrino" is a processor, but it is the combination of the three components listed above.

 

you can compare all their features here:

http://ark.intel.com/Compare.aspx?ids=36750,42014,

 

hi lpnowlan,

thanks for the link but i have also checked this before...

it seems p7550 has the edge in terms of frequency by 0.26Ghz...

but p7550 doesnt have the below no. 3. Intel Pro/Wireless Connection....

 

I'll try and spell it out.

If P7350 is accompanied by a Intel wireless adapter, and the Intel chipset, it qualities as Centrino. If the P7550 is accompanied by the same, it also qualifies as Centrino.

Ultimately, if we take the P7350, use it with a generic wireless card, and the Intel chipset, it would not qualify as Centrino.

Get it now? It's simply a label.

And Centrino means you get a shiny Centrino sticker.

 

Yeah Centrino doesn't really do anything. It's just the name of the platform as the OP stated >.>

The laptop manufacturer with the P7550 probably decided they didn't want the Intel wireless card and put another one in it that's all. It's not like there's a hue difference between most wireless cards anyways to the average user...

Bottom line, there isn't any hard evidence that having those 3 Intel components has any significant(if any at all) impact on the overall performance; it's really just a label to identify a platform.

 

"Centrino is a platform-marketing initiative from Intel. It is not a mobile CPU - rather, the term covers a particular combination of mainboard chipset, mobile CPU and wireless network interface in the design of a laptop. Intel claims systems equipped with these technologies deliver better performance, longer battery life and broad wireless network interoperability."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centrino

 

thanks lpnowlan for your inputs....

and with what u've posted...

"Intel claims systems equipped with these technologies deliver better performance, longer battery life and broad wireless network interoperability."

which one is the better processor?...is it more like the same?...or the p7550 coz of the 0.26Ghz edge...or the p7350 which has the components and/or technologies like what intel is claiming?

 

Intel claims better performance.etc.etc.etc compared to?

P7550 is marginally better.

The components do nothing for CPU performance. It wins you a pretty little sticker. If you stuck a generic wireless card, intel chipset and the P7550, it would still outperform (CPU-wise), the P7350 running on the Centrino platform. The Centrino platform does not enjoy some magical synergy that allows it to boost its performance at all. Its powers are not Voltron or Power Ranger based.

If, however, the P7550 does not come with a wireless card, it still outperforms the P7350 CPU-wise on a Centrino platform, you just won't be able to go online wirelessly without additional upgrades.

 

P7550 is better of course.. but if u want a way better CPU , look for a T9000 or P9000 series or even better if you look for a Core 2 Quad or Corei7 Mobile proceessor series...

 

as other people already stated, the p7550 is the faster processor, all the p7xxx share the same features, they are both Centrino capable if paired with the right wireless card and chipset.