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    Dothan CPU

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by zinger2127, Dec 10, 2004.

  1. zinger2127

    zinger2127 Notebook Enthusiast

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    What is the difference between the Centrino Dothan CPUs and the regular CPUs. Are the Dothan CPUs faster? What are the benefits? I purchased a new Toshiba Satellite M30X directly from Toshiba. How can i find out if i have a Dothan or not?
    Thanks[8D]

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    zinger2127, Dec 10, 2004
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    Quickly speaking, you get about 10% better battery life for an equivalent speed Dothan/Banias chip and better performance from the Dothan. Also have the ability to get faster clock speed chips with current Dothan line.

    Here's a link to a more thorough technical overview:

    http://www.anandtech.com/cpuchipsets/showdoc.aspx?i=2129
     
    Andrew Baxter, Dec 10, 2004
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