Which is best, the Intel Pentium D 915 Dual Cor processor 2.8ghz 2x2mb L2 cache 800mMHz FSB or Intel® Core™ 2 Duo E4300 Processor (1.80GHz, 800MHz, 2MB)
2007-02-10 01:28:27 · 3 answers · asked by paint b 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
The E4300 is a bargain brand Core2Duo.
Less cache, slower FSB & no virtualisation capabilities.
It's still a fine processor ... but is the "Poor Man's" Core2Duo.
see article :
http://www.firingsquad.com/hardware/intel_core_2_duo_e4300_review/page2.asp
It's a tough call.
the D915 is older technology & the E4300 is a watered down (& cheapest) version of the latest technology (Core2Duo).
Performance depends on the applications used. The 4MB cache on the D915 is very benefical when editing videos or other large files.
Honestly .... if you were my friend, I would beg you to save a few extra dollars & go for a Core2Duo E6300 or higher.
My gut feeling is that within months you may begin to feel regret if you buy either of the two you mention.
regards,
Philip T
2007-02-10 01:44:58 · answer #1 · answered by Philip T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The D 915 is the better.
2007-02-10 01:50:01 · answer #2 · answered by James J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The duo is much faster and overall has more capability for memory.
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2007-02-10 01:39:50 · answer #3 · answered by jeff0264 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋