Question:
2.0 Pentium vs. Dual core 1.66
In a non-gaming scenero, would a 2.0ghz Pentium M or a Dual core LV 1.66ghz be a faster processor? Typical applications would be Excel databasing, Photoshop, AutoCAD, etc.
Also, is there a difference between the Low Voltage version and the regular version if its clocked at same speed?
Thanks :)
Answer:
Re: 2.0 Pentium vs. Dual core 1.66
Read over this benchmark comparison of the 2ghz P-M, and the 2ghz duo, and a few ADM chips. In some comparisons it is above, in many it is almost identical on average, and on some it is lagging behind, but not by much. The 2ghz P-M will still be holding its ground with applications out today, and for quite some time. The things that make bigger differences these days in system performance are the graphics cards, and being a laptop can't be upgraded, besides a select few notebooks.
http://www.anandtech.com/cpuchipsets...spx?i=2648&p=1
For stuff like autocad, excel, PS, etc (not counting games), it will be very close, so close that you may not even notice a difference.
Right now for example, my 700mhz P3 garage computer runs excel at the same speed my 3.5ghz p4 does.
Answer:
Re: 2.0 Pentium vs. Dual core 1.66
Yup...
Pentium-M 2.0 - better for gaming
Intel Core Duo (anything) - better multitasker...really, the only benefit of dual core processors
Answer:
Re: 2.0 Pentium vs. Dual core 1.66
Oh ok I see.
Is multi-tasking simply running both at the same time (example, Autocad and Photoshop) or does having one open while using the other also considered multi-tasking.
Also, is there any real difference between a Low Voltage and a regular if its clocked at same speed. Wouldn't the Low Voltage have the advantage due to using less power?
Sorry for all the newbie questions, just trying to gain an understanding of things.
Thanks for the replies!!
Answer:
Re: 2.0 Pentium vs. Dual core 1.66
Multi-tasking is quite a loose term... I GUESS you could consider having 2+ applications open at the same time "multitasking"...although most CPUs could do that now without a hitch.
It's when you're DOING something with those 2+ applications simultaneously that the Intel Core Duo really shines.
As for your low voltage question...yes, if they're clocked at the same speed, the lower voltage should be better in the long run (usually yields noticibly more battery life)
Answer:
Re: 2.0 Pentium vs. Dual core 1.66
I think the difference would be so slight in using everyday applications like Excel, Word, Powerpoint etc. Right now, dual cores only advantage is multi tasking, but the main bottleneck for it is that it just came out and so software isn't designed to fully utilize it's potential.