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Can anyone explain briefly (or in detail if you'd like) the difference between the Pentium 4, Pentium M, and Athlon processors? Which is best? Most reliable? Fastest?
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What do you mean by mobile? They both come in a box!Originally posted by russ_watters
The Pentium M is a moble version of the Pentium.
AMD has a largely undeserved bad reputation for stability.
What do you mean by mobile? They both come in a box!
I'm a little confused. Back in the day, I used to compare computers by their "speeds" but now it seems that strictly speaking a 1.67 GHz Athlon processor is not necessarily slower than a 2.0GHz Celeron processor. And a lot of Macs are rated at 1.0GHz and are selling at the same price. Why is this true?
system bus is the bus between the processor and the RAM.What is a system bus? What is a cache?
The main differences between these processors are their architecture, clock speed, and power consumption. Pentium 4 processors have a NetBurst microarchitecture, while Pentium M and Athlon processors have a Pentium III and K7 microarchitecture, respectively. Pentium 4 processors also have higher clock speeds, but consume more power compared to Pentium M and Athlon processors.
Pentium 4 processors are generally considered the best for gaming due to their higher clock speeds and better performance in single-threaded applications. However, newer versions of Pentium M and Athlon processors have caught up in terms of gaming performance.
The main difference is their power consumption and clock speed. Desktop versions of these processors have higher clock speeds but consume more power, while mobile versions have lower clock speeds but are more energy-efficient. Desktop versions are also larger in size and require a different socket type compared to their mobile counterparts.
Yes, all of these processors can be overclocked, but the success and degree of overclocking may vary. Pentium 4 processors are known to overclock well due to their high clock speeds, while Pentium M and Athlon processors may have more limitations due to their lower clock speeds and power consumption.
It depends on your needs and budget. Pentium 4 processors are generally more expensive due to their higher performance, while Pentium M and Athlon processors are more budget-friendly options. However, newer versions of these processors may have similar prices and performance, so it is important to consider your specific needs before making a decision.