mobile amd turion 64 ml-40 2.2gz vs Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 (1.66GHz

[SnoopCat]

im thinking of buying either a used hp laptop:
mobile amd turion 64 ml-40 2.2gz or intel core duo2

the inspiron new is $900
Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 (1.66GHz, 2MB L2 Cache, 667MHz FSB)
Genuine Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
Free Express Upgrade to Windows Vista Home Premium from XP Media Center Edition ($10 S/H at redemption)
15.4 inch UltraSharp Wide Screen SXGA+ Display with TrueLife (1680x1050)
1GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz, 2 Dimm
120GB 5400rpm SATA Hard Drive
8X CD/DVD Burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability
256MB ATI MOBILITY RADEON X1400 HyperMemory
Integrated Audio
53 WHr 6-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
Hi-Speed: Dell Draft N Wireless
Dell Wireless 355 Bluetooth Internal (2.0 + Enhanced Data Rate)
1Yr Ltd Warranty and Mail-In Service






the amd is 650$ used:
Operating System: MS Windows XP Media Edition
Processor Name: Mobile AMD Turion 64 ML-40
Processor Speed: 2.2 GHz
RAM: 1024 MB
Weight: 8.2 lb
Screen Size: 17 inches
Screen Size Type: widescreen
Graphics Card: ATI Radeon XPRESS 200
Storage Capacity: 200 GB
Networking Options: 802.11g
Primary Optical Drive: Dual-Layer DVD+/-RW Operating System: MS Windows XP Professional
Processor Name: Mobile AMD Turion 64 ML-40
Processor Speed: 2.2 GHz
RAM: 1024 MB
Weight: 8.2 lb
Screen Size: 17 inches
Screen Size Type: widescreen
Graphics Card: ATI Radeon XPRESS 200
Storage Capacity: 200 GB
Networking Options: 802.11g
Primary Optical Drive: Dual-Layer DVD+/-RW


does anyone know how much performance difference will be? im leaning towards the am laptop cause of money issues... but if the performance difference is considerable, i may rethink my decision.


i will be using the laptops mostely for dvd burning, little bit of games, and programming.

thoughts?

 

[Gigantopithecus]

I would assume the C2D system would be much better for games; the X1400 Mobility beats the pants off the XPRESS 200. For dvd burning & programming, it'll likely be (basically) a push. Guess it depends how much those games are worth to you, hehe.

 

[w00t]

I'd take the C2D system I would not get get the upgraded display though that resolution is good it could not be handled with an X1400 in gaming. Also C2D is new while the Turion is used

 

[Atheus]

The Intel kicks all kinds of ass, but is more expensive.... so it's up to you....

In reality you won't notice the difference if you don't play games or run other intensive code.

 

[n7]

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