[weswes]

For those who had experience with Intel Duo AND Intel Duo 2 , is the performance "significantly" different ? Intel is claiming its 40% better , but I always trusted users opinions not companies.

Thanks in advance

Regards,

[b1gapl]

It's called Core Duo and Core 2 Duo. And the Core 2 Duos, are the best processors out now. I believe the performance of the Core 2 Duo, is significantly better. So what Intel is saying is true.

[vernong1992]

they are awesome... this P4 seems like a caveman compared to a core 2 duo

[fastrandstrongr]

core duos are only in laptops... but its pretty much well known the core 2 duos are far better. they produce less heat and use less energy so battery life is usually higher in c2d's.

[b1gapl]

Actually Core Duos are in desktops also. There are Core Duo processors for the ancient socket 478. But Core Duos are mostly mobile processors.

[vernong1992]

h,mm... upgrade possibility for this Intel?

[b1gapl]

Not worth it IMO. Their price/performance ratio isn't good.

[nu2duo]

Originally Posted by b1gapl

Not worth it IMO. Their price/performance ratio isn't good.

x2.
All I can say about mine is that it is way faster than any system I ever owned but it didn't change my life.
I just built a system for a friend and he is using a Brisbane 3600+ and the difference isn't that alarming. Mine still kicks it's a$$ but nothing to brag about.
Anyways, good luck and wait another 2months and get a c2d for much less.