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    Quick Mobile Processor Question

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by jeme, Jun 10, 2009.

  1. jeme

    jeme Notebook Evangelist

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    Trying one of the new Macbook Pro's (13 inch). How much of a difference will I notice between the P8400 2.26Ghz processor and the P8700 2.53Ghz processor?

    I am converting from a Sony Z with a P8600 2.4Ghz processor and mainly do web surfing, very light photo stuff and banking and some word processing.

    Should I step up a model?
     
    jeme, Jun 10, 2009
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Absolutely nothing to not much. Especially if you're just web surfing, photo editing, banking, and word processing.
     
    Commander Wolf, Jun 10, 2009
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  3. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    There will be no real-world difference unless you maximize CPU usage with demanding applications (such as CAD, multimedia encoding/editing, gaming).
     
    Bog, Jun 10, 2009
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