Sempron 128kB L2 vs Turion 1MB, where do I see a big diff?

My computer originally had a 1.6 GHz mobile Sempron, but a little while ago, I put in a 2.0GHz Turion, which runs at 1.6GHz max on battery anyways.

So, what are some usages that shows off the advantages of higher L2 cache size of Turion?

 

The L2 Cache will make some difference,especially going from 128K to 512 K X2 (1 MB). But the big leap will be made during multitasking and programs (like gaming) which make "more hits" to the cache memory. In theory, larger cache can handle more hits.....but that's "in theory".

Depending on the program and how many hits it takes on the cache memory. It's not as simple as saying 1 MB cache is better than 512 K...because sometimes there is little difference. Depends on bus speeds, system speeds, cache speeds, etc. For example a P4 512 K (depending on architecture) can keep up in most or all circumstances as a P4 with 1 MB cache....it all depends on bus speeds, clocking, architecture, etc.

Either way, cache aside, your Turion (in more instances than not) will be faster for obvious reasons.

 

Super_Pi and Sandra tests basically showed the Turion is slightly less than 2/1.6 times faster, but I attribute that mostly to the clock speed.