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    Which one is faster?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by thinhle1812, Mar 26, 2006.

  1. thinhle1812

    thinhle1812 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm considering two system that contain 2 different CPU:
    - 1.83Ghz Core Duo
    - 1.86 Pentium M
    Which one is faster?
     
    thinhle1812, Mar 26, 2006
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  2. xAMDvsIntelx

    xAMDvsIntelx Notebook Deity

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    The Core Duo is faster due to its 667MHz FSB.
     
    xAMDvsIntelx, Mar 26, 2006
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  3. miner

    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Yeah, no contest here, the Core Duo is going to be faster due to the increased bus speed and its a dual core processor.
     
    miner, Mar 26, 2006
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    skywalker Business Notebook FTW!!

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    If The price between both processor isn't too much difference, go with dual core
     
    skywalker, Mar 27, 2006
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