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Apple Computing Products:
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What actually IS the difference between a 1.3 GHz and a 1.4 GHz processor?
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<blockquote data-quote="chas_m" data-source="post: 1634058"><p>Both figures are just the "base" frequency of the machine, it scales up to a significantly higher figure under load in both cases.</p><p></p><p>I don't think you'll see any appreciable difference, but if you use very processor-dependent apps (let's say for example a compiler) then every bit of CPU power counts for something. Otherwise, I would say the difference is moot.</p><p></p><p>I would recommend the newer model over the older model because it has a more advanced and power-efficient chip, though, particularly if the price difference is so little.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chas_m, post: 1634058"] Both figures are just the "base" frequency of the machine, it scales up to a significantly higher figure under load in both cases. I don't think you'll see any appreciable difference, but if you use very processor-dependent apps (let's say for example a compiler) then every bit of CPU power counts for something. Otherwise, I would say the difference is moot. I would recommend the newer model over the older model because it has a more advanced and power-efficient chip, though, particularly if the price difference is so little. [/QUOTE]
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