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    Pm 740 vs. Tl 50

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by CeeNote, Oct 13, 2006.

  1. CeeNote

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    I know that the Tl 50 is slower than core duo processors but I'm wondering how it would compare to the Pm 740. I appreciate you're input.
     
    CeeNote, Oct 13, 2006
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  2. e-squared

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    In single threaded applications, the 740 is faster. Anything else, the turion is faster. Despite being slower, the TL 50 has more power than most people need.
     
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  3. Charles P. Jefferies

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    You're comparing a single-core CPU to a dual-core one, not really a clear-cut comparison. I would agree with e^2.

    What are you doing with this machine?
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Oct 13, 2006
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  4. CeeNote

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    I am just wondering how those two processors would compare in general, in benchmarks and such.
     
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  5. Charles P. Jefferies

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    The Pentium M should win out in all the single-threaded benchmarks, but the Turion X2 TL-50 will win out in every multithreaded benchmark because it is dual-core.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Oct 13, 2006
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    Okay, thanks.
     
    CeeNote, Oct 13, 2006
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    If you're choosing between systems, go with the Turion, as dual-core (and up, I guess) is the future.
     
    ajfink, Oct 14, 2006
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