processors for music software...

[Jonathan123]

Which is better for running cubase?

AMD Turion II Ultra Dual-Core Mobile Processor M620
- 2.5 GHz
- 2000 MHz HT
- 2 MB L2 cache

OR....

Intel® Core™ i5-430M Processor
- 2.26 GHz
- 4.8 GT/s DMI
- 3 MB L3 Cache

Any help would be greatfull...

 

[skmore]

I will prefer Intel Then AMD, but in some cases AMD is better for shorter period running hrs. As a hardware engineer i hv seend Intel is good to run for longer period of hrs.

 

[CrayonMuncher]

the i5 will be better it will win hands down, also has on chip gpu i believe which will increase battery life

 

[Jonathan123]

how about the AMD Turion II Ultra Dual-Core M660?

 

[jarlmaster47]

how about the AMD Turion II Ultra Dual-Core M660?

nope i5 still beats it.

 

[DMGrier]

nope i5 still beats it.

+1:good:

 

[Geoff]

I will prefer Intel Then AMD, but in some cases AMD is better for shorter period running hrs. As a hardware engineer i hv seend Intel is good to run for longer period of hrs.

Both can run for long periods of time, assuming you have proper cooling.