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    Which i7?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by ddesorme, Apr 30, 2012.

  1. ddesorme

    ddesorme Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys,

    I need your expertise on this one. I'm going to buy a new laptop in the next few days and I wanted to know which processor is better between the i7-2670QM and the i7-3610QM. They're basically the same price... Should I go for the 3610QM? Is it any better?
     
    ddesorme, Apr 30, 2012
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  2. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    Go for the i7-3610QM! It's the CPU that was just launched on the 29th April 2012. It should run slightly faster and also have a faster integrated GPU.
     
    namaiki, Apr 30, 2012
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  3. s2odin

    s2odin Merrica!

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    Might as well go with the 3610 as long as the price is within $50. The only difference is the 3610 is 22nm as opposed to the 32nm of the 2670 so slightly better battery life and will run slightly cooler. You also get the HD4000 IGP

    Neithe of these will be any different for gaming
     
    s2odin, Apr 30, 2012
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    mastypk Notebook Evangelist

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    If you are getting them for almost same price. Go with i7-3610QM

    If you want i7-2670QM, wait for some days, hope makers will offer good promotions on sandy bridge.
     
    mastypk, Apr 30, 2012
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    mtrein Notebook Consultant

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    In terms of performance, are they about the same?
     
    mtrein, Apr 30, 2012
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    s2odin Merrica!

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    Their specs are virtually the same.
    2670 is 2.2ghz turbo 3.1ghz
    3610 is 2.3ghz turbo 3.3ghz
    Both have 6mb cache

    Passmark scores:
    PassMark CPU Lookup 2670
    PassMark CPU Lookup 3610
     
    s2odin, Apr 30, 2012
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    I would say it's worth the small amount to get the latest tech. Small speed boost, and newest tech.
     
    Eckhornsol, Apr 30, 2012
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    ddesorme Notebook Enthusiast

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    New tech it is! thanks guys.
     
    ddesorme, Apr 30, 2012
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