Laptop Processor Question

[Vyx]

Hey all,

I don't know alot about laptop processors and was wondering about the performance of laptop processors. Specifically the P7350. This processor is listed as "Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology with interrelated Intel® Core?2 Duo processor P7350" on the Best buy website. I'm confused, is this a Centrino 2 or a Core 2 Duo?

Also, if this is a Centrino 2 should I stay away from it? I know the old Centrino processors of the past didn't have the best reputation for performance.

Secondly, comparing it to a T6600 processor I think I read that the P series is more power efficient than the T series correct?

Would the P7350 with 2GHz, 1066 MHz, 3MB L2 Cache preform better than the T6600 with 2.2GHz, 800MHz Bus, 2MB L2 Cache?

Thanks,
Vyx

 

[alyarb]

centrino2 is what intel calls the whole platform. it's a core2 duo+GM4x IGP+some AGN wireless controller.

The P7350 is a 45nm wolfdale while the T6600 is a merom core. The 7350 will be faster and more power efficient than the t6600 despite the lower frequency because of some architectural refinements intel included with 45nm.

 

[Vyx]

Awesome, thank you alyarb. Exactly what I needed to know.