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Dual core processors vs Pentium 4 Processor w/ HT Technology

by m61376 May 26, 2005 1:41AM PDT

I'm looking at the new Dell 9100, and trying to decide if the Dual Core processors are worth the added expense. The Pentium

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The new Dual Core 8xx series...

by John Robie May 26, 2005 6:32AM PDT

RE: ''How would a dual core 2.8 GHz compare to a single core 3GHz with HT?''

Don't know of any comparison benchmarks yet. The single core 3GHz 630 processor has 2MB of L2 cache and the 64-bit technology (EM64T). There is no 620 (2.8GHz) processor to compare against the Dual Core 820 2.8GHz processor.

Comparing the 520 or 520J (2.8GHz) processors against the 630 or 820 processors is not feasable as the 5xx series have 1MB of L2 cache and no EM64T technology.

Although the three 8xx series dual core processors have the 2MB L2 cache, EM64T, 90nm tech, 800MHz FSB, Socket LGA775, only the 820 (2.8GHz) does not have the, ''Enhanced Intel

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To me? EM64T dual core or even EM64T HT is worth it.

by r. proffitt Forum moderator May 26, 2005 6:44AM PDT

Your choice of course.

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