Why the hype for Core 2 Duo?

[sp44]

Everything I've read says the difference in power and heat is minute. Or even runs hotter than a Core Duo. 4MB Cache looks cool but does it really do much?

 

[edesignuk]

4MB Cache looks cool but does it really do much?

Yes, it does.

 

[4np]

Sounds like a duplicate thread for Who gives a **** about Merom?...

 

[sp44]

sorry, missed that thread

 

[4np]

Well, I just saw it when looking at the forum spy and that thread is quite busy