CORE VS D

[animeguitarist]

Hey, I am thinking of getting a new CPU. I was just wondering, I have an Intel Pentium D processor that runs at a 3.4GHz clock speed. Would it be better to get an Intel Core2Duo with a 2.6GHz clock speed. IS the D better because it has a fast clock speed and because it too is dual core, or is the more modern CORE2 fast because its shiny and new?

 

[hp7909]

Not just 'shiny & new' but a complete redesigned therefore faster, more efficient, etc. Read more here

You can use this to compare the chips

 

[ergonomics]

yes its about 50% more energy efficient i believe (correct me if im wrong)

 

[Alex UK]

Altogether the C2D CPU's are much more advanced, and you could probably clock one to 3.4GHz anyway.

 

[PhillyDee]

Mhz has not a lot of bearing these days. It only works if you are comparing the same chips.

 

[shadowrunner]

A Core 2 Duo @ 2.66Ghz will completely annihilate a 3.4Ghz Pentium D!!

 

[Boogle]

A Core 2 Duo @ 2.66Ghz will completely annihilate a 3.4Ghz Pentium D!!

The 1.86Ghz one does that already

 

[V|per]

i had a pentium d 805 @ 4ghz, then had an e6300 @ stock speed (1.86ghz)

the core 2 duo was most definately noticably faster...

 

[animeguitarist]

Well, thank you guys. thanks to u it seems that my choice is clear, i will probably get shot of my Pentium D and get a core 2 duo.

Thanks for all of your help people