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Laptop Processor: T4200 vs T6400... Is T6400 worth $50 more?

by ecnerd09 May 30, 2009 4:12AM PDT

I am going to buy a laptop, and I have the option to upgrade from an Intel T4200 to an Intel T6400 processor for $50. The only difference that I see is that the T6400 has a 2 MB L2 cache compared to only a 1 MB for the T4200. Will doubling the L2 cache be worth it?

In other words, how big of a difference will doubling the L2 cache make?

I am looking for benchmarks to compare the two, but I can't find any.

Helpful Link: http://ark.intel.com/Compare.aspx?ids=40479,37251,

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One's dual core and
by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator May 30, 2009 4:44AM PDT

The other is the Core 2 duo. Quite different CPUs which I will not endeavor to detail (you do that research.)

My answer is yes. Spend the 50.
Bob

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Yes but...
by ecnerd09 May 30, 2009 6:12AM PDT

both processors are based off Intel's Penryn core. From what I gather from the net, the T4200 is just a stripped down version of the Core 2 Duo since both use the same Penryn core (in fact, I think the T4200 is the only Pentium based off this core). And by stripped down I mean: the only difference is that the T4200 has a 1 MB cache whereas the T6400 has a 2 MB cache... which brings me back to my original question.

Correct me if I am wrong, but both processors seem identical except for the cache (and Intel's attempt at disguising seemingly identical processors with different names.)

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Not going to sell it to you.
by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator May 30, 2009 6:33AM PDT

It's worth every dime. I took some time to look at Intel's CPU sheets and this is a great step up. I can see how most will not see where it's worth it. If you can't see it, don't buy it and enjoy what you bought.
Bob

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OK
by ecnerd09 May 30, 2009 6:47AM PDT

Thanks for your input. Is there anyone else out there who would care to try selling it to me? Happy

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Source of Penryn Information
by ecnerd09 May 31, 2009 2:28AM PDT
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