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    i7 vs Core™2 Quad Q9000

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by vilmosz, Aug 9, 2010.

  1. vilmosz

    vilmosz Notebook Consultant

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    Trying to understand the differences between higher end previous gen processors and the newer processors. Which of these two listed is more powerful?
     
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  2. realwarder

    realwarder Notebook Evangelist

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    i7.

    There are 2 i7 ranges, one dual core, the other quad.

    I would expect that even the dual core, with its hyperthreading and higher clock speed would outperform the Q9000.

    Look for sites this this.
     
    realwarder, Aug 9, 2010
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    AlbuquerqueFX Notebook Consultant

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    In the laptop space, the i5-520M seems to be pretty much even with the Q9000. Being the i5-520M is a dual core 2.4Ghz with turbo, I suspect that just about any flavor of i7 with a base speed of 2.4Ghz or above is going to be faster as well.
     
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  4. Nick

    Nick Professor Carnista

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    +1 for i7 :)

    Passmark:

    Q9000: 3035

    i7 740QM: 3679

    i7 720QM: 3243

    i7 840QM: 4136

    i7 620m(Dual): 2750

    i5 540: 2456
     
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