Dual Core vs. Core 2 Duo vs. AMD Turion, What are their differences?

[attyallanlatras]

I'm buying a laptop...but I have the following considerations:

What's the difference between dual core, core 2 duo and AMD Turion as processor?

Is it true that the AMD Turion easily gets hot?

TIA...

[Jun aka Pekto]

My Toshiba Satellite A-215-s4757 has a 1.8ghz Turion X2 cpu. It warms up rather than get hot when gaming. It's mainly for light work and email/web surfing. So, I'm fine with it.

[Mile2]

We have local stores here that has blogs for each laptop they are selling, with comparison and detailed explanation on key points to consider when buying laptop.

Here's one good site to explore http://www.cooltoyzph.com/catalog.ph...ol=price%20asc

Click each laptop and you'll find all the information you will need to make a wise decision before purchase.

Few months back, I was like you searching for best value for money laptop, so I set my own criteria.

1. I trim down my selection to Intel Core 2 and AMD Turion.

2. Which model has larger L2 Cache.

3. If I do occasional gaming, then I should get a laptop with separate Video memory.

4. which laptop has larger Memory (DDR2 or DDR3).

5. Overall weight and battery mode operating hours.

In the end, I got the MSI EX401 Core 2 with separate Video card/memory for P29000 from PCHub Park Square

[james00112233]

Here's one good site to explore http://www.cooltoyzph.com/catalog.ph...ol=price%20asc

Good site..
For me I prefer Core 2.

[Jun aka Pekto]

The Core 2 Duo definitely outperforms the Turion X2 both in performance and battery life.

My 2-year old Toshiba has a battery life of only 2.5 hours on conservative usage. But, it was dirt-cheap when I bought it and I only use it a hotel or something where it's plugged in. When I bought it, it was $200-$300 cheaper than a similarly spec'd Core 2 Duo.

[attyallanlatras]

to Mile2:

How's your MSI laptop. Is it good? I'm in Cebu and I have seen MSI EX 460 and the specs are quite interesting...Is MSI a reliable brand?

BTW, thanks for the inputs....very informative...

We have local stores here that has blogs for each laptop they are selling, with comparison and detailed explanation on key points to consider when buying laptop.

Here's one good site to explore http://www.cooltoyzph.com/catalog.ph...ol=price%20asc

Click each laptop and you'll find all the information you will need to make a wise decision before purchase.

Few months back, I was like you searching for best value for money laptop, so I set my own criteria.

1. I trim down my selection to Intel Core 2 and AMD Turion.

2. Which model has larger L2 Cache.

3. If I do occasional gaming, then I should get a laptop with separate Video memory.

4. which laptop has larger Memory (DDR2 or DDR3).

5. Overall weight and battery mode operating hours.

In the end, I got the MSI EX401 Core 2 with separate Video card/memory for P29000 from PCHub Park Square