Pentium Dual Cores

Rem0 · 17th December 2008, 3:15 PM

I'm just wondering what peoples opinions are of these CPU's.
Looking around on the net, the main difference between dual cores and core 2 duo's (wonderful naming conventions btw intel, goodjob!) is the half the amount of cache and a slightly lower fsb on the dual cores.
I remember looking at reviews for desktop chips back in the day, cache played a role in gaming performance mainly, while in desktop applications it didnt yield much difference. Is that still accurate with regards to the mobile versions?

Bottom line really, is a T3200 sufficient if the most intensive task you'll be doing is watching H.264 videos?
cheers

system2t · 18th December 2008, 1:18 AM

Yes it still accurate.

As for watching H.264, the graphic process with hardware support would make it skip free. processor for software support isn't that great.

edit: delete most of my entry due to confusion in intel weird naming schematic. Naming a processor "dual cores" while it's a generic term for two processor in the one chip.

terrastrife · 18th December 2008, 5:25 AM

my t2300e will decode 1080 264 with about 10% cpu to spare. just gotta make sure to use CoreAVC (transformers 1080 about 60% in low rate and 90% high rate scenes).

also its dual-core and duo, they mean the same thing really, whats so confusing?

cache relaly hurts for gaming, but thats about it. fsb not so important when the mch itself is the limiting facor.

Tony · 18th December 2008, 7:59 PM

Pentium DCs are the bargains of the range

i have a DC laptop and a DC desktop and they are pretty much close to the 4Mb C2D and e8400 types I also use

I'm on a Pentium DC 1.466 and even it is fine

Smoke87 · 18th December 2008, 9:25 PM

If I were you, I'd wait until Nvidia release their Atom, 9400GS powered Netbooks.

terrastrife · 18th December 2008, 9:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smoke87

If I were you, I'd wait until Nvidia release their Atom, 9400GS powered Netbooks.

which are coming out say tomorrow? if someone wants to buy something today something that isnt out isnt going to help

17th December 2008, 3:15 PM	#1
Rem0 Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Israel Posts: 560	Pentium Dual Cores I'm just wondering what peoples opinions are of these CPU's. Looking around on the net, the main difference between dual cores and core 2 duo's (wonderful naming conventions btw intel, goodjob!) is the half the amount of cache and a slightly lower fsb on the dual cores. I remember looking at reviews for desktop chips back in the day, cache played a role in gaming performance mainly, while in desktop applications it didnt yield much difference. Is that still accurate with regards to the mobile versions? Bottom line really, is a T3200 sufficient if the most intensive task you'll be doing is watching H.264 videos? cheers __________________ Traded with sellers: M0r4h3us / Memph / BasS-InJecTeD / Goofy[HSK] / Carlos / OnGsTa / sahardid / groovetek / 1Ulath1 / Erik-the-Red / Squeezer / uneverno buyers: ArcTan x2 / Ma Baker / Chamelion / thresh / swong / von.Gunst / dalien / 2sick / smackus / G\|itch

18th December 2008, 1:18 AM	#2
system2t Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: perth Posts: 88	Yes it still accurate. As for watching H.264, the graphic process with hardware support would make it skip free. processor for software support isn't that great. edit: delete most of my entry due to confusion in intel weird naming schematic. Naming a processor "dual cores" while it's a generic term for two processor in the one chip. Last edited by system2t; 18th December 2008 at 2:13 AM.

18th December 2008, 5:25 AM	#3
terrastrife Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: ADL/SA The Monopoly State Posts: 9,802	my t2300e will decode 1080 264 with about 10% cpu to spare. just gotta make sure to use CoreAVC (transformers 1080 about 60% in low rate and 90% high rate scenes). also its dual-core and duo, they mean the same thing really, whats so confusing? cache relaly hurts for gaming, but thats about it. fsb not so important when the mch itself is the limiting facor. Last edited by terrastrife; 18th December 2008 at 5:33 AM.

18th December 2008, 7:59 PM	#4
Tony Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia Posts: 9,915	Pentium DCs are the bargains of the range i have a DC laptop and a DC desktop and they are pretty much close to the 4Mb C2D and e8400 types I also use I'm on a Pentium DC 1.466 and even it is fine __________________ "Nowadays things are completely different, and auto makers are much more global in structure. Its difficult to see ANY new car these days as the product of any one company or country. There are honourable exceptions that prove this rule though. The R32, R33 and R34 series Skylines were the babies of an intensely focused faction inside Nissan, a group who still feel their heritage & family tree come from the Prince regime of ex-aircraft engineers who were really serious about racing and making great cars. Sadly, this group now seems to be feeling pressure to change." I drive a stock R33 non turbo automatic Skyline - 120kW at the wheels! OCAU Nissan Skyline Club Member