Core Duo Vs Core 2 Duo (in laptops)

tobywuk · 08-21-2007, 12:59 PM

What is the differance between a core duo and a Core 2 duo?

Which is the most energy efficient and so better for laptop battery life?

Is a core 2 duo Double the speed? how much faster are the core 2 duo's?

RedTab · 08-21-2007, 01:29 PM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Core_2_Duo

[-0MEGA-] · 08-21-2007, 03:32 PM

The Core 2 Duo's aren't double the speed, there only marginally better. However the Core 2 Duo's are 64 bit, while the Core Duo's arent.

Check it out for yourself:
http://www.pcper.com/article.php?aid...e=expert&pid=6

nsbgerard · 08-22-2007, 08:31 AM

They support 32 bit and 64 bit.
For example, right now I am using Windows XP Pro 32 bit edition, but I could run 64 bit if I wished.

fatdragon · 08-22-2007, 10:14 AM

usally i dont really care between 32 bit or 64 bit i just need a porcessor that can keep up with me and everyday life

[-0MEGA-] · 08-22-2007, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nsbgerard

They support 32 bit and 64 bit.
For example, right now I am using Windows XP Pro 32 bit edition, but I could run 64 bit if I wished.

Only the Core 2 Duo is a 64 bit CPU. The Core Duo is a 32 bit CPU, and only 32 bit OS's will work.

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatdragon

usally i dont really care between 32 bit or 64 bit i just need a porcessor that can keep up with me and everyday life

Then either one will work, since they perform similarly. Although if you want to keep the laptop for a while, then a 64 bit OS will be better.

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