c2d vs amd turuion 11

whats the better cpu tururion 2 vs c2d

 

If the clock in mhz is equal the core2due will win.

Below is a list of processor and scores the higher the better, but it is not 100% correct.

http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu_list.php

 

Like tinkerbox said, C2D's at the same clock speeds are going to be better but if you are on a budget a Turion II will probably serve you fine.

 

It all depends on what you want to do with the system. If you'll just be browsing the web, writing documents, etc. the AMD will be just fine. If you want long tasks to take less time, go with the C2D.

 

in short the answer is 'yes'. However for the same budget you'll probably be able to get a better performing turion than c2d (in the low-end to medium part of the market).

 

Intel Core 2 Duo (45nm):
The best preformer and consumes less power.
Also the most expensive one.

Intel Celeron and Intel Pentium (45nm i think):
Intels budget line of mobile cpus.
Lack the more advanced features that are included in the Intel C2D family,
like virtualisation support

AMD Turion II (45nm):
Preforms nearly as good as a Intel C2D, but is cheaper.
Power consumtion and heat has been improved.

AMD Athlon II (45nm):
Based on AMD Turion II, but are more budget oriented.
Includes virtualisation support that is required for "XP Mode" in Windows 7.

But keep in mind that the AMD based notebooks usually offer a much better gpu that Intel ones.
(Intel GMA 4500 is good for normal day use, but if you consider gaming you much better off with ATI or Nvidia.)

 

As DEagleson puts it. Indeed the AMD Turion II performs slightly below the C2D, but it comes paired with a much better IGP 4200HD and/or a very good ATI GPU, and can be found for less.

If you ask me, the AMD system, for non-extremely-long battery life is the best way to go.

 

Core 2 Duo owns any mobile AMD processor... also runs cooler and is faster clock for clock... Best choice if your willing to spend money... if your not , your stuck with AMD...something which u don't want to have if u don't want a toasty laptop...

 

If you check the temps on the new Turion II, you will see that they are c2d comparable too. The "toasty" laptop is due to a poor design, normally by HP, and that toasty conditions applies to C2Ds too.

Dont say it is AMDs fault if its not.

What AMD fails to do is a good battery life.

 

I dont really think the newest AMD prosessors run that much hotter than a similar Intel Core 2 Duo chip.
But the older 65nm generation would run a little toasty, but undervolting fixed that.

 

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