i5 2450 / 2540

[rsutoratosu]

Having trouble deciding which to pick for a laptop upgrade. Speed isn't that much apart.. should I just pick the newer series one ?

2450 - 2012 Proc @ 2.5Ghz
2540 - 2011 Proc @ 2.6GHz

http://ark.intel.com/compare/53452,50072

 

[ElFenix]

only real difference is the 2540 supports virtualization while the 2450 does not. if you don't need virtualization, pick the cheaper one

 

[alphascout]

100mhz isn't enough to even notice go with the cheaper one.