I have been shopping around for a laptop and I was wondering why they have smaller processors than desktops.
2006-07-29 10:06:14 · 8 answers · asked by rob 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
the reason why processors are smaller on laptops is because they clock them down and use more power per wattage which means that it means you will have better battery life and good performance. for example i have a 1.73 centrino processor which gives me 3.5 hours battery life but it compared as a 2.8ghz pentum 4 in performance. but if i were to have a pentium 4 2.8 ghz in my laptop i would prolly have 15 minute battery so that is why they are making them like that and the new centrino core duo are clocked even lower because they deliver so much more performance but need to save power.
2006-07-29 19:01:45 · answer #1 · answered by Eric G 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The actual components in laptops are, generally speaking, smaller than desktop computers.
However the performance may as good as or better.
2006-07-29 17:11:18 · answer #2 · answered by ijcoffin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's quite clear. Because they want to fit all contents of a desktop's case into a small notebook sized laptop.
2006-07-29 17:11:13 · answer #3 · answered by Neeku 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want a fast processor on a laptop you won't get good battery life at all.
2006-07-29 17:09:22 · answer #4 · answered by shmifty__14 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So they will fit in the smaller case of a laptop.
2006-07-29 17:08:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bigger the processor, the more heat. You don't want 3rd degree burns on your lap?
2006-07-29 18:17:33 · answer #6 · answered by Hank 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Power requirements and heat?
2006-07-29 17:15:11 · answer #7 · answered by Skeff 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're just smaller integrated circuits.
Read more here
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SO-DIMM
2006-07-29 17:11:45 · answer #8 · answered by zoomjet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋