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    Intel Core i7 speeds

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by zol590, Aug 18, 2012.

  1. zol590

    zol590 Newbie

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    Hi thinking of buying a Lenovo idea pad Z580. But don't understand the Intel Core i7 speed (6M cache up to 3.1GHz) or same model (2.1GHz 6MB) what's the difference is one faster than the other? Any help very welcome
     
    zol590, Aug 18, 2012
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    soccrstar Notebook Enthusiast

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    When it says up to 3.1ghz that's Intel over boost function. Guess you can say it's builtin overclocking. Though IMO its more of a marketing ploy. They say up cause people like high clocks. Anytime my i7 gets loaded it reaches the max (overboost) clock. I guess it's so Intel makes more money. Who knows...

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