Core 2 Duo vs Dual Core i5

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Core 2 Duo vs Dual Core i5

I'm looking to replace my 2008 MacBook Pro (2.4 ghz Core 2 Duo) with a the new Mac Mini i5 Dual Core. I'm trying to decide if this is an upgrade in performance. I already use an external monitor with bluetooth keyboard and trackpad. I don't do much fancy but I like to increase my performance every couple years. I have almost never used the MBP as a portable unit. Pretty much stays on my desk.

I can't find any definitive info I could understand to see if this is worth the change.

Thanking everyone in advance,

Paul

MAC Book Pro, Mac OS X (10.5.7), Have 4 MACs

Posted on Jul 20, 2011 12:38 PM

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Answer 1

Jul 20, 2011 8:31 PM in response to pmp350

thank you for pointing out my ignorance...i thought they were quad core..

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Fortuny

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Jul 21, 2011 5:30 AM in response to pmp350

There is definitely a speed-gain of the i5 over the Core2Duo.

Check the MBP charts here http://www.marketingtactics.com/Speedmark/ for comparison.

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Answer 3

Jul 21, 2011 6:52 AM in response to Fortuny

does anybody have the new mac mini's? How are they on upgrading internals? Compared to previous?

i'm thinking if I could get a proper quad i5 in there, I'd be stoked. I don't suppose they have traditional pci-x slots or anyway to get a good GPU in there yea? Eeve with the hood left off =)

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