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    Q1 2010 Arrandales and current quad-cores

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Vogelbung, Dec 1, 2009.

  1. Vogelbung

    Vogelbung I R Judgemental

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    Am I right in saying that the Jan-ish Arrandale introduction doesn't change the fact that the mobile 920 would remain the top dog in terms of quad-cores until Q2-3 2010?
     
    Vogelbung, Dec 1, 2009
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  2. Judicator

    Judicator Judged and found wanting.

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    For "true" quad cores, yes. Technically, due to Hyper-Threading, the Arrandale dual-cores can run as many threads as a C2Q, but that's on 2 physical and 2 virtual cores. And even then, a 920XM running on two cores (also with Hyper-Threading) will be neck and neck with the Arrandale.
     
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  3. sgogeta4

    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Yes, in programs that can take advantage of the full amount of cores and threads, the i7 920 is the king of mobile CPUs until at least Q2/3 2010.
     
    sgogeta4, Dec 1, 2009
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