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Which would you prefer?

  • 2.8GHz Dual Core i7

    Votes: 4 15.4%
  • 2.2GHz Quad Core i7

    Votes: 19 73.1%
  • No real preference

    Votes: 3 11.5%

  • Total voters
    26

dcentity2000

macrumors member
Original poster
Mar 8, 2004
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Would you prefer a 2.8GHz Dual Core i7 processor or a 2.2GHz Quad Core i7 processor, assuming that all other specifications are a constant?

Just curious...



Rich::
 
I'd go with quad because that gives you more options. For instance, I use VMware and I can dedicate a number of processors to that app, so both my virtualized OS and host OS have decent performance.
 
Another VM user so another vote for quad core. You can really feel the load of running a virtual machine if you have only 2 cores. If you use Aperture, Final Cut X, or Handbrake (just 3 I know) you will definitely want the quad core.
 
I have the Quad core 2.2 i7 in my MBP. It's very speedy. I recommend it. As things advance, quad core is becoming more common and more software will be better equipped to leverage it.

There's nothing wrong with dual core, but quad core can just handle certain stuff better, even with the slower processor speed (which is really pretty minimal, at least for 99% of what most people do on their computers). I can process some heavy duty Photoshop stuff pretty quick with mine; in fact, the sill on my machine hardly ever gets more than mildly warm.

Go for the 2.2 i7, and then spend some money on doubling up your RAM.

:)
 
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