Choosing the Right Client Computing Platform For Public Sector - Intel

Choosing the Right Client Computing Platform 

For Public Sector Organizations and Enterprises

Content 

Key considerations in your organization’s 

client computing RFPs 

2 Factor to consider in your RFPs 

3 Choosing the right client computing platform based 

on usage 

5 Matching the right Intel® client processors to usage 

requirements 

Why your organization should care about 

7 45nm process technology 

8 Cache architecture 

9 Energy efficiency 

10 Core microarchitecture 

11 Notebook battery life 

12 Multi-core technology 

13 Price and Performance 

Dispelling common client computing 

misconceptions 

14 Questions to ask when evaluating the credibility of 

benchmarking results 

15 Number of cores is NOT the only measure of performance 

16 GHz is NOT a good measure of client computing 

performance 

17 Peak power and idle TDP are NOT accurate measures of 

energy efficiency 

How will Intel® vPro technology benefit 

my organization? 

18 Understanding Terminal Services – the benefits and 

disadvantages 

19 Intel® Centrino® 2 with vPro technology and Intel® Core 2 

processors with vPro technology for complete control 

20 Benefits of deploying Intel® vPro technology 

21 Incremental versus one-time activation of Intel® vPro 

technology 

22 Conclusion 

23 Appendix 1 

26 Appendix 2 

29 Legal Information and Endnotes 

Executive Summary 

Client computing has made great leaps, with the industry introducing countless innovations and 

breakthroughs. New standards in processor technology are being set continually and many industry players 

are constantly pushing the limits of processor performance. 

The purpose of this guide is to help IT buyers in public sector organizations and enterprises make informed 

choices when evaluating client computing performance and the total cost of ownership (TCO) involved in IT 

procurement decisions. It should also help organizations match the right processors to the client computing 

requirements of their various user categories. 

Finally, this guide also aims to demonstrate how, with the right kind of client computing platforms, 

organizations can enhance their performance in terms of cost efficiency, workforce productivity and control.

Factors to consider in your RFP 

CIOs and IT managers in public sector organizations and enterprises have many 

factors to consider with regards to client computing procurement. These include: 

Usage – The procurement of client computing platforms need to take into account 

usage patterns within the organization, as well as the various class of users and 

their client computing requirements. 

New Capabilities – With processor 

performance improving at exponential 

rates, IT buyers need to be aware of the 

latest client computing capabilities available 

today that could make a difference for their 

organizations. 

Total Cost of Ownership – It is imperative 

that CIOs and IT managers take into account 

the total cost of ownership when making 

IT procurement decisions. This requires a 

mindset shift from just considering the 

initial acquisition costs involved, to taking 

into account all direct and indirect costs 

associated with the acquisition of client 

computing platforms. 

KEy COnSidERatiOnS in yOuR ORganizatiOn’S CliEnt COmPuting RFPS 

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Choosing the right client computing 

platform based on usage 

In any large organization, there will invariably be a diversity of users 

who have different requirements for client computing. A basic user 

might need a desktop for simple office productivity applications, 

while an advanced user might require a notebook computer with 

high-speed WiFi connectivity for easy collaboration and mobility. 


It is therefore in an organization’s best interest to match the 

appropriate client computing platform to the respective user 

segments. Figures 1 and 2 shows the recommended reference 

specifications for IT buyers when determining requirements for 

client computing. 

Figure 1. Reference notebook computing requirements for different user segments 

Category 

SySmark* 

2007 Preview 1 

Cores 

l2 Cache 

Process 

technology 

Value 2 

Speed 1.73GHz 

SYSmark score 65 

or higher preferred 

Dual core 

512KB L2 Cache 

90nm or better, 

preferably 65nm 

1 SYSmark* 2007 Preview is a benchmark test that measures the performance of client computing platforms when executing what is designed to mirror real-life activities. SYSmark* 2007 Preview is designed by BAPCo*, a 

consortium made up of industry-leading companies and media outlets. For more information, visit http://www.bapco.com/products/sysmark2007preview. 

Refer to Endnotes for Test Configurations on SYSmark* 2007 scores. 

Value 3 






1.86GHz 

Mainstream 1 



Dual core Dual core 

3MB L2 Cache 

Preferably 45nm 

2.26GHz 

Mainstream 2 Performance 



Dual core Dual core 

3MB L2 Cache 6MB L2 Cache 

2.4GHz 



Preferably 45nm Preferably 45nm 

2.53GHz 

FSB 533MHz FSB 533MHz FSB 1066MHz FSB 

1066MHz FSB 1066MHz FSB 

3

Figure 2. Reference desktop computing requirements for different user segments 

Category Value 1 Value 2 Low Value 2 High Value 3 Low Value 3 High Essential 1 

SYSmark* 2007 

Cores 

L2 Cache 

Process Technology 

Speed 

FSB 

Additional Features 

Motherboard/ 

Chipset 

Memory 

Number of Slots 

Graphics 

Optical 

Sound Card 

SYSmark score 53 or 

higher preferred 

Single core 


65nm 

1.8GHz or better 

More or equal to 800MHz 

FSB or 1.6GHz HT 

64 bit or higher SSE 

execution to drive better 

multimedia performance. 

Smart memory access 

preferred. 

Chipset/MB compatible 

with processor 

1GB 

Hard Drive 80GB SATA 80GB SATA 80GB SATA 80GB SATA 80GB SATA 160GB SATA 

160GB SATA 

On Board 

CD ROM 

On Board 



Dual core 


65nm 



FSB or 2GHz HT 





preferred. 

Power Management 



1GB 

1 DIMM/2 Channel 

On Board 

Combo CD RW 

On Board 



Dual core 


or better 

65nm 

2GHz or better 







preferred. 




1GB 


On Board 

Combo CD RW 

On Board 



Dual core 

1MB L2 Cache, 

preferably shared cache. 

65nm 

2GHz or better 







preferred. 




1GB 


On Board 

Combo CD RW 

On Board 




Dual core 

1MB L2 Cache, 









preferred. 





Capacity of Each Slot 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 2GB 

Memory Technology 

(DDR2) 

Chassis/Power 

NIC 


(Max. 4GB) 

DDR2 DDR2 DDR2 DDR2 DDR2 DDR2 

ATX or Micro ATX/250Watt 

On Board 

65nm 

1GB 

On Board 

Combo CD RW 

On Board 



Dual or Quad core 

2MB L2 Cache or more, 











preferred. 




2GB 


On Board 

Combo CD RW 

On Board 

Performance (vPro) 



Dual core 

6MB L2 Cache, 


45nm 

3GHz 

1333 MHz FSB 

128 bit or higher SSE execution 

to drive better multimedia 

performance. Smart memory 

access preferred. 

Should allow remote acess, even 

when powered off 

Q35 

2GB 

4 (2 DIMMs per channel) 

2GB 

DDR2 667/800 

On Board 

Combo CD RW 

On Board 

ATX or Micro ATX/250Watt ATX or Micro ATX/250Watt ATX or Micro ATX/250Watt ATX or Micro ATX/250Watt ATX or Micro ATX/300Watt ATX or Micro ATX/300Watt 

On Board On Board On Board On Board On Board 

1 SYSmark* 2007 Preview is a benchmark test that measures the performance of client computing platforms when executing what is designed to mirror real-life activities. SYSmark* 2007 Preview is designed by BAPCo*, a consortium made up of industry-leading 

companies and media outlets. For more information, visit http://www.bapco.com/products/sysmark2007preview. 

Refer to Endnotes for Test Configurations on SYSmark* 2007 scores. 

On Board 

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matching the right intel® client processor 

to usage requirements 

Of the processors available in today’s market, Intel’s diverse product portfolio offers public sector organizations a wide 

range of options to meet all their computing needs. See Appendix 1 for the range of Intel® processors to meet your range 

of client computing requirements. 

Figure 3. Intel recommendations for the different class of desktop users in your organization 

Usage Type 

Professional 

Power 

Advanced 

Evolving 

Basic 

Recommended 

Intel® Processors 3 

E8000 series 

Q9000/ 

Q6000 series 

E8000 series 

E7000 series 

E2000 series 

Current/ 

Future Usages 

• Software patch deployment 

• Advanced diagnostics 

and repair 

• High-impact business 

productivity 

• Professional content 

development 

• Advanced modeling 

and simulation 

• Building powerful 

Internet applications 

• Cross-functional/ 

boundary productivity 

and collaboration 

• Advanced content development 

• Anti-virus/spam, spyware, and 

data backup 

• Cross-functional productivity 

• Streamlining business process 

• Communications 

• Anti-virus and data backup 

• VoIP 

• Personal productivity 

• Core content creation 

• Essential communication 

• Basic anti-virus 

Benefits 

• Enables the Managed Service Provider to provide 

professional 24x7 technical support for much less 

than what it would cost you to hire more full-time 

staff 

• Securely and remotely wake up, update, and shut 

down systems, even if the PC is off 

• Adds more protection against viruses and malicious 

attacks with programmable system defense filters 

• Industry-leading performance for Windows Vista*, 

64-bit applications, and next-generation software 

• Great graphics, excellent for the Vista Aero* 

graphics interface 

• Industry-leading performance with improved 

graphics performance 

• Improved energy efficiency without sacrificing 

performance 

• Protection from viruses and data loss 

• Multitasking responsiveness 

• Quality VoIP 

• Protection from viruses 

• Value and reliability 


Proof points 

• Helps ensure more accurate automatic hardware asset 

inventory 

• Reduces the need for hardware-related desk-side visits 

• Approximately 150% faster running typical office 

productivity benchmarks11 • Advanced security and system manageability features to 

significantly reduce maintenance downtime and reduce the 

12, 13 

need for desk-side maintenance visits by up to 56% 

• Up to 2.75x faster on office productivity benchmarks 

compared to previous-generation installed base 14 

• Up to 9x faster on advanced Microsoft Excel® calculations 

compared to previous-generation installed base 14 

• Over 90% faster when multitasking than prior-generation 

products 14 

• Over 90% faster performance on compute-intensive 

applications than prior-generation products 14 

• 62% faster image content video encoding than priorgeneration 

products 2 

• 17% faster productivity benchmark than prior-generation 

products 2 

• 28% faster spreadsheets than prior-generation products 15 

• 27% faster productivity benchmark than competition 16 

Performance tests and ratings are measured using specific computer systems and/or components and reflect the approximate performance of Intel products as measured by those tests. Any difference in system hardware or software design or configuration may affect actual performance. 

Buyers should consult other sources of information to evaluate the performance of systems or components they are considering purchasing. For more information on performance tests and on the performance of Intel products, visit http://www.intel.com/performance. 

2,3,11-16 See System Configuration Details in Endnotes. 

# of 

Cores 

2 

4 

2 

2 

2 

Max. 

Freq 2 

3.33 GHz 

3 GHz 

3.33 GHz 

2.53 GHz 

2.40 GHz 

Max. Front 

Side Bus 

1333 MHz 

1333 MHz 

1333 MHz 

1066 MHz 

800 MHz 

L2 

Cache 

6 MB 

12 MB 

6 MB 

3 MB 

1 MB 

5

Figure 4. Intel recommendations for the different class of mobile users in your organization 

Usage Type 

Professional 

Advanced 

Basic 

Entry 

Recommended 

intel® Processor 

technology 3 

includes intel® Core 

2 duo Processor 

Q9000/ t9000/ 

P9000/ P8000 

series 

includes intel® Core 

2 duo Processor 

Q9000/ t9000/ 

P9000/ P8000 

series 

P9000/ P8000 

series 

500 series 

Positioning 

Intel’s best notebook technology for 

business, delivering industry-leading 

performance 11 and energy efficiency 

with hardware-assisted technologies 

that can help businesses reduce IT 

maintenance and management costs 

through hardware-assisted security, 

remote manageability, and full remote 

deployment. 

Smart, powerful mobile technology that 

offers unrivaled performance, longerlasting 

battery life, and the latest 

integrated wireless technology. 

Provides leading, energy-efficient, 

multi-core performance. 

A low-cost solution for basic computing 

from a trusted brand. 

Benefits and 

Usages 

• Remote PC diagnostics and repair 

• Minimal disruptions due to PC issues 

• Enables your Managed Service 

Provider to provide remote 

professional 24x7 technical support 

• Increase user productivity by reducing 

PC downtime 

• High-impact business productivity 

• Outstanding graphics 

• Anywhere access to the Internet 

• Maximum responsiveness while 

multitasking 

• Optimal battery life 

• 17% faster on office productivity 

benchmarks than prior-generation 

products 

• Multimedia content development 

• Outstanding graphics 

• Performance for increased 

productivity while multitasking 

• Advanced content development and 

editing 

• Essential communication 

• Great for a first-time PC experience 

• Perfect for handling individual 

activities such as e-mail, Internet, and 

managing budgets 

Wireless 

Integrated 

Wireless 

ABGN 

Integrated 

Wireless 

ABGN 

Integrated 

Wireless 

ABGN 

Integrated 

Wireless 

ABGN 

Battery Life 

Proof Points 

• Advanced security and system 

manageability features to 

significantly reduce maintenance 

downtime and reduce the need for 

desk-side visits by up to 56% 

2, 17 

• Includes wireless and battery benefits 

of Intel® Centrino® 2 processor 

technology and performance benefits 

of the Intel® Core TM 2 Duo processor 

• Integrated energy-saving components 

optimized to prolong battery life 

• Up to 5x times better wireless 

performance including up to 2x 

greater range 18 

• Up to 30% faster when multitasking 

business applications 19 

• Includes performance benefits of the 

Intel® Core TM 2 Duo processor 

• Up to 40% faster on office 

productivity benchmarks 20 

• Over 2.5x faster on advanced 

spreadsheet calculations 21 

• Over 3x faster video editing 21 

• A balanced level of proven technology 

and excellent value 

• Optimized for basic computing-Web 

surfing, e-mail, and word processing 

Performance tests and ratings are measured using specific computer systems and/or components and reflect the approximate performance of Intel products as measured by those tests. Any difference in system hardware or software design or configuration may affect actual performance. 

Buyers should consult other sources of information to evaluate the performance of systems or components they are considering purchasing. For more information on performance tests and on the performance of Intel products, visit http://www.intel.com/performance. 

2,3,11,17-21 See System Configuration Details in Endnotes. 

# of Cores 

4/2 

4/2 

2 

1 

6

Why your organization should care about: 

45nm process technology 

In early 2007, Intel introduced one of the biggest advancements in 

fundamental transistor design in 40 years — the use of dramatically 

different transistor materials to build the hundreds of millions of 

microscopic 45nm transistors inside Intel® Core 2 processor family. 

Intel® 45nm high-k metal gate silicon technology is at the heart 

of the next-generation Intel® Core microarchitecture. With 

approximately twice the density of Intel® 65nm technology, Intel's 

45nm packs about double the number of transistors into the 

same silicon space. That's more than 400 million 

transistors for dual-core processors and more than 

800 million for quad-core. Intel's 45nm technology 

enables great performance leaps, up to 50-percent 

larger L2 cache, and new levels of breakthrough 

energy efficiency. 

This transistor breakthrough allows Intel to continue 

its record-breaking PC, laptop and server processor 

performance while reducing the amount of 

electrical leakage from transistors that can hamper 

chip and PC design, size, power consumption and 

costs. By increasing transistor switching speeds, this 

breakthrough enables higher core and bus clock frequencies, thus 

allowing more performance in the same power and thermal envelope. 

Intel’s 45nm process technology provides the following 

improvements over previous 65nm technology: 

• Approximately twice the transistor density 

• Five times the reduction in leakage of power 

• More than 30-percent reduction in transistor switching power 

These advancements enables Intel to continue delivering faster and 

more energy-efficient processors that are better for the operational 

effectiveness, and the environment. 

WHy yOuR ORganizatiOn SHOuld CaRE aBOut 

Delivering more performance and increased energy efficiency 

INTEL® CORE MICROARCHITECTURE NEW ON 45nm PROCESS TECHNOLOGY 

Intel® Wide Dynamic Execution 

Intel® Advanced Smart Cache 

Intel® Smart Memory Access 

Intel® Advanced Digital Media Boost 

Intel® Intelligent Power Capability 

• Fast Radix-16 Divider 

• Enhanced Intel® Virtualization Technology 

• Larger Caches: up to 6MB, 12MB 

• Split Load Cache Enhancement 

• Higher Bus Speeds 

• Intel® SSE4 Instructions 

• Super Shuffle Engine 

• Deep Power Down Technology 

• Enhanced Intel® Dynamic Acceleration Technology 

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In this age of multi-core processors, the cache architecture of client 

CPUs are as important as cache size in ensuring better performance. 

The Intel® Advanced Smart Cache is a multi-core optimized cache 

that improves performance and efficiency by increasing the 

probability that each execution core of a dual-core processor can 

access data from a higher-performance, more-efficient 

cache subsystem. To accomplish this, Intel® shares L2 cache 

between cores. 

Figure 5. Demands on cache are growing 

(for illustration purposes only) 

Data Intensive Usages /Apps 

Multi-tasking Usages 

64bits Apps and OSs 

By sharing L2 caches among each core, the Intel® Advanced Smart 

Cache also allows each core to dynamically use up to 100 percent 

of available L2 cache. When one core has minimal cache 

requirements, other cores can increase their percentage of L2 cache, 

reducing cache misses and increasing performance. Multi-Core 

Optimized Cache also enables obtaining data from cache at higher 

throughput rates. 

Figure 6. Cache Size Matters 4 

141 

144 

156 


SPECint, SPECfp, SPECrate are trademarks of Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation, see www.spec.org for more info. Using Intel C++ Compiler 9.1 for Windows*. Data collected Feb’07. Source: Intel. Configuration: Processors as listed above, Intel® DG965GF, 

Intel chipset software install file 8.0.1.1002, Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3000, Micron* 2x1GB DDR2 800 5-5-5-18, Intel® Matrix Storage Manager 6.0.0.1022 RAID-0 Ready, Maxtor* DiamondMax* 10 300GB NCQ Serial ATA 7200RPM, Windows* XP 

Professional Build 2600 SP2 NTFS, DirectX 9.0c. Performance tests and ratings are measured using specific computer systems and/or components and reflect the approximate performance of Intel products as measured by those tests. Any difference in system 

hardware or software design or configuration may affect actual performance. Buyers should consult other sources of information to evaluate the performance of systems or components they are considering purchasing. For more information on performance tests and 

on the performance of Intel products, visit www.intel.com/performance. 

4 See Endnote for system configurations used for testing. 


Cache architecture 

SYSmark* 2007 Preview 

Overall Scores 

200 

150 

100 

50 

E7200 

162 

180 

E7300 E8300 E8400 E8500 

High-K Core 2 Duo Processors 

3 MB Cache 

6 MB Cache 

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Energy efficiency 

Energy prices are continually rising, which translate to a corresponding increase 

in the energy costs associated with an organization’s IT assets. IT buyers will 

need to consider computing platforms that can provide higher performance 

levels at the same or lower energy envelopes. 

Taking SYSmark* 2007 Preview 1 to represent an accurate mirror of an end 

user’s real-life activities, organizations can adopt this workload in an energy- 

efficient performance measurement methodology. The final results of 

this methodology should report out delivered performance at a given level 

of energy cost, communicating both performance and the energy cost of 

delivering that performance. 

Metrics that attempt to combine delivered performance and energy cost as a 

ratio is best avoided, as there is not a guaranteed linear correlation of the value 

of performance or energy costs. Platform choices are more easily made with 

metrics that clearly articulates both performance and its energy cost. 

Figure 7 illustrates how Intel® processors fare in terms of performance and 

energy efficiency when measured using this methodology. 

Performance tests and ratings are measured using specific computer systems and/or components and reflect the approximate performance of Intel products as measured by those 

tests. Any difference in system hardware or software design or configuration may affect actual performance. Buyers should consult other sources of information to evaluate the 

performance of systems or components they are considering purchasing. 

For more information on performance tests and on the performance of Intel products, visit http://www.intel.com/performance. 

* Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others 

1 Default Energy Cost: 8.08015 cents/KWh, which is the U.S. average for industrial and commercial customers as of December, 2007. Source: U.S. Department of Energy, DOE/EIA-0226 

(2008/03) Electric Power Monthly March 2008 With data for December 2007 LINK 

5 Refer to Endnotes for Test Configuration details. 

Source: Intel. Intel platforms tested with Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology enabled. 


Figure 7. Energy Efficient Performance: 

SYSmark*2007 Preview & Annual Energy Cost 1 

Intel® Core 2 

Quad Q9650 


Quad Q9550 


Quad Q9400 


Duo E8400 


Duo E8200 


Duo E7300 


Quad Q8200 


Duo E7200 

Intel® Pentium® 

E5200 


E5200 


E2220 


E2200 

Intel® Celeron® 

E1400 


E1200 


450 


440 

$9.05 

$8.79 

$9.73 

$8.12 

$8.98 

$8.09 

$9.10 

$8.37 

$8.56 

$8.56 

$10.13 

$9.98 

$10.89 

$10.53 

$9.75 

$9.70 

60 

SYSmark* 2007 Preview Overall Score 

4x1GB RAM 

2x1GB RAM 

2x512MB RAM 

63 

78 

90 

112 

105 

127 

127 

143 

140 

140 

153 

165 

162 

171 

190 

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Core microarchitecture 

The performance of a client platform is more than just about 

processor speed. Various aspects of its microarchitecture all 

contribute to its performance. 

The Intel® Core Microarchitecture, with its higher performance and 

low power, is the basis for many new solutions and form factors. 

Figure 8. Benefits of Intel® Core processor technology innovations 

Execution 

engine 

Media & FP Efficient 

memory 

architecture 

Power 

efficiency 

Feature 

Businesses can get reduced footprints, increased responsiveness, 

productivity and energy efficiency across client computing 

platforms. For mobile users, Intel® Core Microarchitecture delivers 

greater computer performance and battery life, enabling a variety of 

small form factors that enable world-class computing on the go. 

Intel® Wide Dynamic Execution Executes 4 instructions per clock cycle 

Better performance on multiple 

application types and user environments: 

• Single and multithreaded apps 

• Content creation 

Intel® Advanced Smart Cache Increases efficiency of L2 cache to processor core data transfers 

• Entertainment/gaming 

• Entire L2 cache can be allocated to one core 

• Productivity 

Intel® Smart Memory Access 

Intel® Advanced Digital Media Boost 

Intel® Intelligent Power Capability 

Function Benefit 

Efficiently feeds data to Intel Wide Dynamic Execution engine 

• Maximizes main memory to processor bandwidth and reduces latency 

Allows 128 bit SSE/2/3 instructions to execute in a single 

clock cycle 

• Conroe: 65W desktop mainstream TDP 

• Woodcrest 80W server mainstream & 40W ultra dense TDP 

• Continued low power mobile platform 


Better performance on apps that use 

SSE instructions: 

• Video, speech, gaming, multimedia, 

photo processing 

• Encryption, financial 

• Engineering, scientific 

Helps enable quieter, more power 

efficient system designs 

Reduce overall power consumption 

10


notebook battery life 

Notebooks have helped to drive employee productivity to new 

levels, by allowing them to conduct vital work functions at 

anytime, from anyplace. However, a notebook provides mobility 

only as far the battery remains charged. That’s why organizations 

need to carefully consider the processor technologies and 

platforms that have significant impact on battery life. 

Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology is designed for the 

longest possible battery life. With Intel® Centrino® 2 processor 

technology, employees can get the better performance, 

longer battery life, and wireless connectivity on the go 6 . Watch 

productivity soar as employees get to experience the power of 

dual-core technology when multitasking with applications on 

the move. With Intelligent power-saving features, they can also 

conserve power and battery life so they can get more done - 

without wires. 

6, 7, 8 see Endnotes. 

Refer to Endnotes for Test Configuration details. 


Figure 9. MobileMark* 2007 7 – Platform Battery Life 

(in minutes) 

SKU Battery Life 

Intel® Core 2 Duo processor T9500 (2.60GHz, 6MB L2) 281 







Intel® Core 2 Duo processor T7300 (2GHz, 4MB L2) 277 

Intel® Core 2 Duo processor T7250 (2GHz, 2MB L2) 277 


AMD* Turion* 64 X2 TL 68 (2.40GHz, 2x512K L2) 211 




AMD* Turion* 64 X2 TL 60 (2GHz, 2x512K L2) 211 



AMD* Athlon* 64 X2 TK 57 (1.90GHz, 2x256K L2) 196 



Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology-based notebooks tested delivered 

59 to 89 more minutes of battery life 8 than AMD* dual-core CPU-based 

notebooks 

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Why should your organization care about: 

multi-core technology 

Intel® multi-core technology provides new levels of energy-efficient 

performance, enabled by advanced parallel processing and next- 

generation hafnium-based 45nm technology. Incorporating multiple 

processor execution cores in a single package delivering full parallel 

execution of multiple software threads, Intel multi-core technology 

enables each core to run at a lower frequency, dividing the power 

normally given to a single core. This provides a breakthrough experience 

in notebook and desktop PCs, workstations, and servers. 

Designed from the ground up for revolutionary energy-efficient 

performance, Intel® dual-core processors enable exceptional productivity 

enhancing features and rich multimedia experiences. As the catalyst 

for new processor architecture design, Intel dual-core processors have 

become the standard for our desktop, mobile, and server platforms. 

For instance, the Intel® Pentium® dual-core processor E5200 series is 

based on the enhanced Intel® Core microarchitecture, based on 45nm 

process technology. The Intel® Enhanced Core microarchitecture 

combines the performance of previous generation Desktop products 

with the power efficiencies of a low-power microarchitecture to enable 

smaller, quieter systems. 

Intel processors tested on Intel® DQ31PR (G31) chipset. AMD* processors tested AMD* RS690G chipset. 

All systems tested with 2 x 512 MB memory on Windows* Vista* SP1. 

Intel platforms tested with Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology diSaBlEd. AMD* systems tested with Cool n’ Quiet* diSaBlEd. 

9 Full Intel and AMD* configurations available in Endnotes. 

Figure 10: It's all about Price-Performance: Intel® 

Pentium® Dual-Core outperforms triple-core AMD* 

for Desktop Essential / Value segments 9 

Intel® Core 2 Duo 

E7200 


E5200 

Intel® Core 2 Duo 

E4600 

AMD* Phenom* 

X3 8650 

AMD* Athlon* X2 

6000+ (90nm) 

AMD* Phenom* 

X3 8450 


6000+ (65nm) 


5800+ 


5600+ 


5400+ 


5200+ 


BE-2400 

Performance tests and ratings are measured using specific computer systems and/or components and reflect the approximate performance of Intel products as measured by those tests. 

Any difference in system hardware or software design or configuration may affect actual performance. Buyers should consult other sources of information to evaluate the performance of 

systems or components they are considering purchasing. For more information on performance tests and on the performance of Intel products, visit http://www.intel.com/performance. 


77 

86 

85 

90 

89 

0 20 40 60 80 100 120 


94 

93 

92 

101 

98 

114 

106 

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Why should your organization care about: 

Price and Performance 

Balancing price and performance is always a delicate act. IT buyers in 

the value space will need to consider computing platforms that offer 

the best value while being cost sensitive. Intel® dual-core technology 

takes basic computing to new levels with two independent processor 

cores running at the same frequency. As each processor core is able to 

complete up to four full instructions simultaneously, execution speed 

and efficiency is improved delivering more instructions per clock cycle 

producing an exceptional desktop experience. 

Designed for performance and value, Intel® dual-core processors 

incorporate Intel® Smart Memory Access technology that optimizes the 

fetching of data from memory into fast processor memory using a newly 

designed prediction mechanism and fast pre-fetch algorithms that keep 

the pipeline full, improving instructions throughput and accelerating 

performance. This significantly improves the performance of a broad 

range of applications, including video, audio, multimedia and business 

applications. 

Figure 11 illustrates how Intel® Celeron® dual-core processors fare in 

terms of performance against AMD* Athlon* and AMD* Sempron* 

processors. 

Intel processors tested on Intel® DG31PR (G31) chipset. AMD* processors tested AMD RS690G chipset. 


Intel platforms tested with Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology DISABLED. AMD* systems tested with Cool n’ Quiet* DISABLED. 


Figure 11: High Performance for Basic Computing: 

Intel® Celeron® Dual-Core equals or betters dualcore 

AMD* Athlon* X2, AMD* Athlon* and AMD* 

Sempron* processors for Desktop Value Segments 9 


E1400 


4400+ 


BE-2350 

AMD* Sempron* 

X2 2300+ 


E1200 

AMD* Athlon* 

LE-1640 

AMD* Sempron* 

X2 2100+ 

AMD* Sempron* 

LE-1300 

AMD* Sempron* 

LE-1250 

Performance tests and ratings are measured using specific computer systems and/or components and reflect the approximate performance of Intel products as measured by those tests. 

Any difference in system hardware or software design or configuration may affect actual performance. Buyers should consult other sources of information to evaluate the performance of 

systems or components they are considering purchasing. For more information on performance tests and on the performance of Intel products, visit http://www.intel.com/performance. 


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How do i Best Evaluate Benchmarking Results? 

Are the configurations an apples-to-apples comparison? 

Are industry standard benchmarks and/or mainstream software 

being used? 

• Good: Mainstream Software Application Workload 

• Better: Industry Standard Benchmark – Independent Company 

(FutureMark*) 

• Best: Industry Standard Benchmark – Independent Consortia 

(BAPCo* or SPEC**) 

Is the latest version of the benchmark or software 

being used? 

Do the selected benchmarks or software reflect the 

desired usage model? 

Is full documentation of configurations and workloads 

available to ensure third party reproducibility? 

* Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others. 

Are the standard settings being used for the configurations? 

• Has anything been modified in the configuration to improve 

performance? 

Were the latest software drivers used when the 

benchmark results were published? 

Are there standalone benchmark and software scores? 

• Scores should not be systematically aggregated to create “overall” 

performance results. This misrepresents the actual benchmark 

or software scores to users and is subject to bias regarding 

benchmark or software selection and weighting. 

Are there complete and clear visual representations 

or graphs? 

** SPEC is a registered trademarks of the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation. For more information see www.spec.org. 

diSPElling COmmOn CliEnt COmPuting miSCOnCEPtiOnS 

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* Other names and brands may be 

claimed as the property of others. 

Note: Performance tests and ratings 

are measured using specific computer 

systems and/or components and 

reflect the approximate performance 

of Intel products as measured by 

those tests. Any difference in system 

hardware or software design or 

configuration may affect actual 

performance. Buyers should consult 

other sources of information to 

evaluate the performance of systems 

or components they are considering 

purchasing. For more information 

on performance tests and on the 

performance of Intel products, visit 

http://www.intel.com/performance. 

intel’s Previous generation Products Supersede 

Phenom* in Power and Performance 

According to several independent studies, Intel’s previous generation products have outperformed Phenom* both in terms of power and 

performance. Here is what several reviewers had to say about the comparison: 

• “The fastest triple-core CPU is on par with Intel's dual-core E4700.” - AnandTech*, 23 April 2008 LINK 

• “The three cores simply aren't quick enough, individually, to make this triple-core product look appealing.” 

- Tech Report*, 23 April 2008 LINK 

• “Today, we're having to conclude that AMD*'s tri-core Phenom* X3 8750 is no match for Intel's Core 2 Quad Q6600, and 

barely a threat to Intel's Core 2 Duo E8200.” - Hexus.net*, 23 April 2008 LINK 

• "... from the economical standpoint new Phenom* X3 family still fails to compete with Intel processors." 

- X-bit Labs*, 22 April 2008 LINK 

Figure 12. SYSmark* 2007 – Overall comparison Figure 13. Load System Power Consumption 

SYSmark* 2007 – Overall 

Score in SYSmarks (Higher is Better) 

Intel® Core 2 Duo E8400 (3.00GHz) 


Intel® Core 2 Quad Q6600 (2.40GHz) 


AMD* Phenom* X4 9750 (2.4GHz) 




AMD* Athlon* X2 6000+ (3.0GHz) 




132 

126 

126 

122 

122 

117 

117 

111 

111 

149 

143 

161 

0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 


Load System Power Consumption (WMV Encoding) 

Total System Power Consumption in Watts (Lower is Better) 






Intel® Core 2 Quad Q6600 (2.40GHz) 




86 

101 

102 

104 

118 

125 

148 

166 

209 

0 50 100 150 200 250 

Source for graphs: http://www.anandtech.com/cpuchipsets/showdoc.aspx?i=3293&p=1 

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Client computing performance is more than just about gHz 

GHz is a measure of a processor’s clock speed, i.e. the cycles per 

second at which a processor performs basic operations. Very 

often, clock speed is taken to be an indication of a processor’s 

performance. However, this is usually not a good measure of a 

processor’s power. 

The performance of a client computing platform is not just 

dependent on clock speed of the processor. A variety of factors 

come into play. These include the processor’s pipeline, instruction 

sets per clock cycle, cache size, front side bus, as well as the number 

of execution cores within a single processor. 

With the Intel® Core microarchitecture, processors from its Core 

2 product line all deliver multiple execution cores, blowing through 

processor-intensive tasks in multi-tasking environments with ease. 

In fact, with this multi-core architecture, Intel® is able to deliver much 

greater performance at lower clock speeds compared to single-core 

processors that clock in at greater speeds. 

Figure 14. Intel® Core 2 Duo processors deliver greater performance at lower frequency. 

SYSmark* 2007 

Preview Overall Score 

160 

140 

120 

100 

80 

60 

40 

20 

0 

Steady performance gain 


Source: Intel. Configuration: Processors as listed above, Intel® DG965SS, Intel chipset software install file 8.0.1.1002, Integrated graphics with driver 6.14.10.4659, Micron* 2x512MB DDR2 667 5-5-5-15, Intel® Matrix Storage Manager 6.0.0.1022 RAID-0 Ready, 

Maxtor* DiamondMax* 10 300GB NCQ Serial ATA 7200RPM, Windows* XP Professional Build 2600 SP2 NTFS, DirectX 9.0c. Performance tests and ratings are measured using specific computer systems and/or components and reflect the approximate performance 

of Intel products as measured by those tests. Any difference in system hardware or software design or configuration may affect actual performance. Buyers should consult other sources of information to evaluate the performance of systems or components they are 

considering purchasing. For more information on performance tests and on the performance of Intel products, visit http://www.intel.com/performance/resources/index.htm 

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology enabled 

925 945 E2160 E4300 E4400 E6320 E6420 E6600 E6750 

Intel® Pentium® D Processors Intel® Core 2 Duo Processors 

3.50 

3.00 

2.50 

2.00 

1.50 

1.00 

0.50 

0.00 

Processor Frequency (GHz) 

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There are better measures for energy efficiency than 

Peak Power and idle tdP 

A key factor in determining the TCO of IT assets is ascertaining 

the energy efficiency of the client computing system. To do 

this, organizations should adopt metrics that take into account 

performance and the energy consumed over the course of an 

average working day. 

Why peak power and idle TDP not the correct metrics 

Why the ‘Performance/Watt’ Metric should NOT be used 

Example 

10 

8 

6 

4 

2 

0 

Performance result Power in Watts 

6 

A 250% 

faster 

B 60% 

4 

lower 

CPU A CPU B CPU A CPU B 

CPU A Performance =10, Power = 5 

Performance/Watt = 2 

• Masks the individual importance of performance and power 

• Places equal importance on both performances and power in all cases 

2 

0 

CPU B Performance =4, Power = 2 

Performance/Watt = 2 

Two metrics commonly used – peak power and Idle Thermal Design 

Power (TDP) – are not sufficiently accurate in measuring energy 

efficiency. 


Why a standalone ‘idle power’ metric is not ideal for the 

desktop client 

Car analogy: Vehicle gas mileage is dependent 

on various driving conditions - city driving, highway 

driving. Basing gas mileage while ilding 

does not convey sufficient 

relevant information. 

Using idle alone is analogous 

to measuring gas mileage while 

sitting at a Stop Light all day long 

Energy efficiency metrics should convey performance & energy consumed over the course of an average day 

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Building on WS-MAN and 

DASH standards: Intel® 

vPro technology builds upon 

and helps drive the industry 

standards of WS-MAN* and 

DASH* and adds functionality 

over and above what those 

standards allow. 

Understanding Terminal Services – the benefits 

and disadvantages 

As client desktops and notebooks have improved exponentially 

in terms of processor performance, memory and multitasking 

capabilities, end users have enjoyed unprecedented levels of 

freedom to work and to create given the powerful computing 

capabilities within their control. However, among a few 

organizations, there has been a recent movement towards the 

Terminal Services Model, or “thin client” approach. This approach is 

based on a client-server network architecture on which the client 

depends primarily on the central server for processing activities, and 

mainly focuses on conveying input and output between the user 

and the remote server. 

Figure 15. Understanding The Pros and Cons of the Terminal Services Model 

Client Server/Datacenter 

Image of App 

Session A 

Terminal Software 

Local Client OS 

(Windows or Embedded) 

Thin terminal, Desktop PC, 

Laptop PC 

Remote Display 

Protocol 

(RDP) 

Network 

App 

Session 

A 

Application 

App 

Session 

B 

Terminal Server 

Server OS 

Key: Image Locally Installed SW Streamed SW 

HOW Will intEl® VPRO tECHnOlOgy BEnEFit my ORganizatiOn? 

While both models are applicable – depending on the specific needs 

of the organization - it is important to keep in mind the benefits and 

disadvantages of the Terminal Services Model. 

Benefits 

• Centralized management and 

security 

• Mature technology; wellunderstood 

• Potentially lower infrastructure 

requirements than other client/ 

server-based models 

• Access possible from any Internetconnected 

PC 

• “Stateless” client 

• Provides good disaster recovery 

capabilities 

Limitations 

• No off-network mobility 

• Performance and responsiveness 

will vary based on compute, 

graphics and physical distance 

• Ill-suited to video, flash, motion 

graphics, VOIP, and local device 

synchronization (such as with 

PDAs) 

• Critical failure points in datacenter 

and network connection 

• Potential costly datacenter, 

storage and network build-out as 

requirements grow 

• User satisfaction issues 

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Intel® vPro technology delivers a new, advanced and unified 

approach to transform the manageability and security of the entire 

client computing platform – from desktop to notebooks. 

Working with all major software-based management consoles, public 

sector organizations can secure and manage their clients even if 

the desktop or notebook is switched off, or if the operating system 

is inoperable. These high performance, energy-efficient processors 

include Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology with vPro and 

Intel® Core 2 processor with vPro technology. 

• Proactive security features – Desktops and notebooks with 

the latest generation of Intel® vPro technology proactively help 

third-party security software to identify threats before they reach 

the OS, isolate and quarantine infected systems with suspicious 

network traffic, and enforce the presence of key agents, thus 

reducing system vulnerability to security threats and update PCs, 

even if they are switched off. 


intel® Centrino® 2 with vPro technology and intel® Core 2 

processors with vPro technology for complete control 

• Reduced desk-side visits – Intel® vPro technology provide 

management capabilities unheard of in previous generation PCs 

or software-only solutions. Now, organizations can inventorize, 

remote-boot, remote-diagnose and repair a PC – desktop or 

laptop notebook - even if it is turned powered off, or crippled by a 

crashed operating system or hard drive. 

• Twice the performance, same great battery life – 

Notebooks based on Intel® Centrino® 2 Processor Technology 

with vPro enjoy greater than twice the CPU performance when 

doing processor-intensive tasks like multitasking compared to the 

previous generation of Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology- 

based laptops. 

• Building on WS-MAN and DASH standards – Intel® vPro 

technology builds upon and helps drive the industry standards of 

WS-MAN* and DASH* and adds functionality over and above what 

those standards allow. 

Note all information was published by Wipro* Technologies in “The Economics of Deploying PCs with Intel® vPro and Intel® Centrino® Pro Processor Technology in Conjunction with Altiris* Client Management Suite*” dated 

September 2007. Values are based upon specific assumptions outlined in the document. 

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Projected Benefits of Deploying Intel® vPro Technology 

with a PC management Solution 

Category Desktop (%) Notebook (%) 

New PC Deployment 91 N/A 

New Application Deployment 96 96 

Service Packs, Patches and Updates 70 79 

PC Audits 68 88 

PC Inventory 71 95 

Help Desk / Major Hardware Malfunctions 84 89 

Help Desk / Major Software Malfunctions 84 87 

Security Incident Management 81 20 

Figure 16. Percentage of effort reduced by Intel® vPro technology and a 

PC management solution by problem category. 


Intel® vPro technology savings drivers 

• Stable image platform program for compliant PCs 

• IT support cost savings in resolving: 

• Major hardware and software malfunctions 

• Patch management failures 

• Audit failure 

• New application deployment failures 

• Improved remote asset inventories 

Note all information was published by Wipro* Technologies in “The Economics of Deploying PCs with Intel® vPro and Intel® Centrino® Pro Processor Technology in 

Conjunction with Altiris* Client Management Suite*” dated September 2007. Values are based upon specific assumptions outlined in the document. 

• Easier and faster software deployment 

• More effective hardware deployment 

• More efficient and faster response to security incidents 

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Actual Benefits of Incremental Activation versus a 

One-time activation of intel® vPro technology 

Incremental activation of Intel® vPro technology yields 50% or better savings vs. one-time activation 

The financial benefits of incrementally activating Intel® vPro technology on PCs as part of a proactive refresh cycle and leveraged by a 

PC management solution are significantly greater than the financial benefits of waiting for an entire installed base to be refreshed before 

activating the Intel processor technology. 

Comparison of Incremental and One-time Activation 

Savings for Large Enterprise with 40,000 PCs 

$7,000,000 

$6,000,000 

$5,000,000 

$4,000,000 

$3,000,000 

$2,000,000 

$1,000,000 

$0 

51% Greater 

Savings Over 

4 Years 

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 

Figure 17. Compares the savings for Incremental versus One-Time 

Activation Deployment Scenarios 


Savings for Mid-Size Enterprise with 4,000 PCs 

$7,000,000 

$6,000,000 

$5,000,000 

$4,000,000 

$3,000,000 

$2,000,000 

$1,000,000 

$0 

57% Greater 

Savings Over 

4 Years 


Note all information was published by Wipro* Technologies in “The Economics of Deploying PCs with Intel® vPro and Intel® Centrino® Pro Processor Technology in 

Conjunction with Altiris* Client Management Suite*” dated September 2007. Values are based upon specific assumptions outlined in the document. 



Savings for Small European Company with 1,000 PCs 

€250,000 

€200,000 

€150,000 

€100,000 

€50,000 

€ – 

€(50,000) 

76% Greater 

Savings Over 

4 Years 


Total Annual Savings 

with Intel® vPro 

Technology (Incremental 

Activation) 

Total Annual Savings 

with Intel® vPro 

Technology (One-time 

Activation) 

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Conclusion 

Public sector organizations and enterprises will do well to manage client computing 

platforms as strategic assets that have a significant impact on workforce 

productivity. A holistic IT procurement approach that looks beyond the initial capital 

costs and focuses on TCO in its evaluation of client systems will ultimately result in 

overall improvement in an organization’s bottom line. 

With optimized adoption of Intel’s innovations 

in processor technology, organizations can 

reap substantial gains in terms of increased 

productivity, enhanced business value and 

streamlined IT assets management. 

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measured using specific computer 















*Other names and brands may be 


desktop Competitive Product matrix 9 

(Power management disabled) 

Desktop Performance / Mainstream – with 4 x 1GB RAM 

3.00GHz, 2x6MB L2 Intel® Core 2 Quad processor Q9650 

190 

3.33GHz, 6MB L2 Intel® Core 2 Duo processor E8600 189 

2.83GHz, 2x6MB L2 Intel® Core 2 Quad processor Q9550 180 








Intel processors tested on Intel® DQ35J0 (Q35) chipset. AMD* processors tested 

AMD* RS780G chipset. 

All systems tested with 4 x 1GB memory on Windows* Vista* SP1. 

Intel platforms tested with Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology diSaBlEd. 

AMD* systems tested with Cool n’ Quiet* diSaBlEd. 


45nm Intel® Core 2 Quad processors extend Intel’s 

performance leadership on SYSmark* 2007 Preview 

Today’s bottom bin 65nm Intel® Core 2 Quad 

processor significantly outperforms the fastest 

available quad-core parts from AMD* 

135 AMD* Phenom* X4 9950 2.60GHz, 4x512KB L2 




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desktop Competitive Product matrix 9 (Continued) 


Desktop Mainstream / Essential – with 2 x 1GB RAM 

3.16GHz, 6MB L2 

3.00GHz, 6MB L2 

2.83GHz, 6MB L2 

Intel® Core 2 Duo processor E8500 






Intel processors tested on Intel® DQ35J0 (Q35) chipset. AMD* processors tested 

AMD* RS780G chipset. 

All Mainstream/Essential systems tested with 2 x 1GB memory on Windows* 

Vista* SP1. 

176 

170 

162 




2.50GHz, 2MB L2 Intel® Pentium® processor E5200 128 


Intel platforms tested with Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology diSaBlEd. 

AMD* systems tested with Cool n’ Quiet* diSaBlEd. 


45nm Intel® Core 2 Duo processors outperform AMD*’s top 

bin quad-core and triple-core offerings 





114 AMD* Phenom* X4 9350e 2.00GHz, 4x512KB L2 


112 AMD* Athlon* X2 6000+ (90nm) 3.00GHz, 2x1MB L2 

111 AMD* Athlon* X2 6000+ (65nm) 3.10GHz, 2x512KB L2 

107 AMD* Athlon* X2 5800+ 3.00GHz, 2x512KB L2 



89 AMD* Athlon* X2 4450B 2.30GHz, 2x512KB L2 


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desktop Competitive Product matrix 9 


Desktop Essential / Value – with 2 x 512MB RAM 




2.40GHz, 1MB L2 Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core processor E2220 93 

2.20GHz, 1MB L2 Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core processor E2200 89 

2GHz, 1MB L2 Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core processor E2180 83 

2GHz, 512KB L2 Intel® Celeron® Dual-Core processor E1400 76 

Desktop Value – with 2 x 512MB RAM 

2GHz, 512KB L2 Intel® Celeron® Dual-Core processor E1400 76 

1.60GHz, 512KB L2 Intel® Celeron® Dual-Core processor E1200 68 

2.20GHz, 512KB L2 Intel® Celeron® processor 450 63 




Intel processors tested on Intel® DQ31PR (G31) chipset. AMD* processors tested AMD* RS690G chipset. 


Intel platforms tested with Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology diSaBlEd. AMD* systems tested with Cool n’ Quiet* diSaBlEd. 


68 

98 AMD* Phenom* X3 8650 2.30GHz, 3x512MB L2 

94 AMD* Athlon* X2 6000+ (90nm) 3GHz, 2x1MB L2 

93 AMD* Phenom* X3 8450 2.10GHz, 3x512MB L2 

92 AMD* Athlon* X2 6000+ (65nm) 3.10GHz, 2x512KB L2 








77 AMD* Athlon* X2 BE-2400 2.30GHz, 2x512KB L2 


73 AMD* Athlon* X2 BE-2350 2.10GHz, 2x512KB L2 

73 AMD* Sempron* X2 2300+ 2.20GHz, 2x256 KB L2 

66 AMD* Athlon* LE-1640 2.60GHz, 1MB L2 

61 AMD* Sempron* X2 2100+ 1.80GHz, 2x256 KB L2 

55 AMD* Sempron* LE-1300 2.30GHz, 512 KB L2 

53 AMD* Sempron* LE-1250 2.20GHz, 512 KB L2 

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intel® Core 2 duo mobile Processors 

Performance / mainstream (intel® Core 2 duo 

processors t9xxx, t8xxx & t7xxx sequence) 

Benchmark: SySmark* 2007 preview 

Intel® Core 2 Duo processor T9500 (2.60GHz, 6MB L2, 800MHz FSB) 131 






Intel® Core 2 Duo processor T7300 (2GHz, 4MB L2, 800MHz FSB) 107 



Intel® Core 2 Duo processor T7100 (1.80GHz, 2MB L2, 800MHz FSB)v 91 

Source: Intel. 

10 Test configurations available in the Endnotes. 

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Performance tests and ratings are measured using specific computer systems and/or components and reflect the approximate performance of Intel products as measured by those tests. Any difference in system hardware 

or software design or configuration may affect actual performance. Buyers should consult other sources of information to evaluate the performance of systems or components they are considering purchasing. For more 

information on performance tests and on the performance of Intel products, visit http://www.intel.com/performance/resources/limits.htm. 


Top bin 45nm Intel® Core 2 Duo T9500 offers 68% more 

performance than top bin AMD* Turion* 64 X2 TL-68 

78 AMD* Turion* 64 X2 TL 68 (2.40GHz, 2x512K L2) 

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intel® Core 2 duo mobile Processors 

mainstream (intel® Core 2 duo processors – 

entry level t7xxx & t8xxx sequence) 


Intel® Core 2 Duo processor T8100 (2.10GHz, 3MB L2, 800MHz, FSB) 106 





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*Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others. 

Entry level Intel® Core 2 Duo processors 

outperform top bin AMD* Turion* 64 X2 





72 AMD* Turion* 64 X2 TL 60 (2GHz, 2x512K L2) 



66 AMD* Athlon* 64 X2 TK 57 (1.90GHz, 2x256K L2) 



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intel® Celeron® mobile Processors 

Value (intel® Celeron® 5xx sequence) 


Intel® Celeron® processor 570 (2.26GHz, 1M L2, 533MHz FSB) 68 


Intel® Celeron® processor 550 (2GHz, 1M L2, 533MHz FSB) 63 



Single-core Intel® Celeron® mobile processors compete head to head 

with entry-level dual-core AMD* mobile processors 



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*Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others. 




55 Mobile AMD* Sempron* 3800+ (2.20GHz,256K L2) 

52 Mobile AMD* Sempron* 3600+ (2GHz,256K L2) 

49 Mobile AMD* Sempron* 3500+ (1.80GHz, 512K L2) 

47 Mobile AMD* Sempron* 3400+ (1.80GHz, 256K L2) 

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Legal Information 

• Performance tests and ratings are measured using specific computer systems and/or components and reflect the approximate performance of Intel products as measured by those tests. Any difference in system hardware or software design or configuration may 

affect actual performance. Buyers should consult other sources of information to evaluate the performance of systems or components they are considering purchasing. For more information on performance tests and on the performance of Intel products, visit 

http://www.intel.com/performance/resources/limits.htm. 

• Hyper-Threading Technology requires a computer system with an Intel® Pentium® 4 processor supporting HT Technology and a HT Technology enabled chipset, BIOS and operating system Performance will vary depending on the specific hardware and software 

you use. See Hyper-Threading Technology – Systems Requirements for additional information. 

• Copyright © 2008 Intel Corporation. Intel, the Intel logo, Intel Inside logo, Intel Centrino 2, Centrino 2 Inside, Core, Core Inside, Core 2, Core 2 Inside, Pentium, Pentium Inside, Celeron, Celeron Inside, vPro and vPro Inside are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel 

Corporation, or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. 

• * Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others. 

Endnotes 

1. SYSmark* 2007 Preview is a benchmark test that measures the performance of client computing platforms when executing what is designed to mirror real-life activities. SYSmark* 2007 Preview is designed by BAPCo*, a consortium made up of industry-leading 

companies and media outlets. For more information, visit http://www.bapco.com/products/sysmark2007preview. 

Test Configurations for SYSmark* 2007 Preview scores and MobileMark* 2007. 

Source: Intel 

Intel Configuration: Intel® Celeron® processor 530 (1.73G/1MB), Intel® Celeron® processor 540 (1.86G/1MB), Intel® Celeron® processor 550 (2G/1MB), Intel® Celeron® processor 560 (2.13G/1MB), Intel® Celeron® processor 570 (2.26G/1MB), Intel® Celeron® dual-core 

processor T1400 (1.73G/512KB), Intel® Pentium® dual-core T2310 (1.46G/1MB), Intel® Pentium® dual-core T2330 (1.60G/1MB), Intel® Pentium® dual-core T2370 (1.73G/1MB), Intel® Pentium® dual-core T2390 (1.96G/1MB) with 2GB (2x1GB) Dual Channel DS 

Hynix* DDR2 667 4-4-4-12 Memory 

Intel® Core 2 Duo processor T5450 (1.66G/2MB), Intel® Core 2 Duo processor T5470 (1.60G/2MB), Intel® Core 2 Duo processor T5550 (1.83G/2MB), Intel® Core 2 Duo processor T5560 (1.80G/2MB), Intel® Core 2 Duo processor T5750 (2G/2MB), Intel® Core 

2 Duo processor T5850 (2.16G/2MB), Intel® Core 2 Duo processor T7100 (1.80G/2MB), Intel® Core 2 Duo processor T7250 (2G/2MB), Intel® Core 2 Duo processor T7300 (2G/4MB), Intel® Core 2 Duo processor T7500 (2.20G/4MB), Intel® Core 2 Duo processor 

T7700 (2.40G/4MB) Intel® Core 2 Duo processor T7800 (2.60G/4MB), Intel® Core 2 Duo processor T8100 2.10G/3MB, Intel® Core 2 Duo processor T8300 2.40G/3MB, Intel® Core 2 Duo processor T9300 2.50G/6MB, Intel® Core 2 Duo processor T9500 

2.60G/6MB with 2GB (1x1GB) Dual Channel DS Hynix* DDR2 667 5-5-5-15 Memory 

On Platform: Acer* TravelMate* 5720, Intel® 965GM Chipset (Intel® Chipset 8.3.0.1013) BIOS Default Setup, Graphics: Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 (Intel® Integrated driver 7.14.10.1280) Resolution 1280 x 800 x 32 bit color, HDD: Hitachi* 160GB 

5400RPM SATA Audio Driver: Conexant* 4.15.0.0 OS: Windows* Vista* Ultimate Build 6000 System Power Management Policy: AC/High Performance for SYSmark* 2007 Preview and “Balanced Mode” for MobileMark* 2007 LCD Size: 15.5” Widescreen 

Battery Capacity: 71 Watt-Hours 

AMD* Configuration: Mobile AMD* Sempron* 3400 (1.80G/256KB), Mobile AMD* Sempron* 3500 (1.80G/512KB), Mobile AMD* Sempron* 3600 (2G/256KB), Mobile AMD* Sempron* 3800 (2.20G/256KB), AMD* Athlon* 64 X2 TK-53 (1.70G/2x256KB), 

AMD* Athlon* 64 X2 TK-55 (1.80G/2x256KB), AMD* Athlon* 64 X2 TK-57 (1.90G/2x256KB), AMD* Turion* 64 X2 TL-56 (1.80G/2x512KB), AMD* Turion* 64 X2 TL-58 (1.90G/2x512KB), AMD* Turion* 64 X2 TL-60 (2G/2x512KB), AMD* Turion* 64 X2 TL-62 

(2.10G/2x512KB), AMD* Turion* 64 X2 TL-64 (2.20G/2x512KB), AMD* Turion* 64 X2 TL-66 (2.30G/2x512KB), AMD* Turion* 64 X2 TL-68 (2.40G/2x512KB) 

On Platform: Acer* TravelMate* 5520, AMD* RS690 Chipset Memory Hynix* 2GB (2x1GB) Dual Channel DS DDR2 667 5-5-5-15 Memory BIOS Default Setup, Graphics: ATI* Radeon* 1250 (ATI* Integrated driver 8.353.0.0) Resolution 1280 x 800 x 32 bit 

color, HDD: Hitachi* 160GB 5400RPM SATA Audio Driver: Realtek* 6.0.0.5404 OS: Windows* Vista* Ultimate Build 6000 System Power Management Policy: AC/High Performance for SYSmark* 2007 Preview and “Balanced Mode” for MobileMark* 2007 

LCD Size: 15.5” Widescreen Battery Capacity: 71 Watt-Hours 

2. Source: Intel. Configuration: Intel® Core2 Duo E8200 (2.66 GHz, 6 MB L2, 1333 MHz FSB), E7200 (2.53 GHz, 3 MB L2, 1066 MHz FSB), E4600 (2.40 GHz, 2 MB L2, 800 MHz FSB) on Intel® Desktop Board DQ35JO with Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 

onboard graphics subsystem, Intel® Chipset INF 8.4.0.1016, 2x512 MB dual-channel Micron* DDR2-667 5-5-5-18, Seagate* 320 GB Barracuda* NCQ Serial ATA 7200 RPM, Windows* Vista* Ultimate 32bit. 

3. Intel processor numbers are not a measure of performance. Processor numbers differentiate features within each processor family, not across different processor families. See http://www.intel.com/products/processor_number/ for details. 

4. Test Configurations for Cache Size Matters (1GB to 2GB Memory Sensitivity) 


Intel Configuration: Intel® Core 2 Duo processors E6420 (4MB L2 cache, 2.13GHz, 1066MHz FSB) with Intel® Q965 Express Chipset on Intel® DQ965GF board, Intel® Chipset Software Installation File 8.1.1.1010, 2x1GB Corsair* TWIN2X2048-8500C5 DDR2 

800 5-5-5-15 (For 1GB memory results 2x512MB Corsair* CM2X512-8500 DDR2 800 5-5-5-15) 

AMD* Configuration: AMD* Athlon* 6000+ (3.0GHz, 2x1MB L2 Cache) processors with ATI* RS690G/SB600 chipset on ASUS* M2A-VM board, ATI* Catalyst* 7.4, 2x1GB Corsair* TWIN2X2048-8500C5 DDR2 800 5-5-5-15 (For 1GB memory results 2x512MB 

Corsair* CM2X512-8500 DDR2 800 5-5-5-15) 

Common to all desktop platforms : Seagate* 320GB Barracuda 7200.10 NCQ Serial ATA 7200 RPM, Windows* XP Professional 2600 SP2 NTFS, DirectX 9.0c for SYSmark*2004 SE; Windows* Vista* Ultimate 32bit for SYSmark*2007 Preview. 

5. Test Configurations for Energy Efficient Performance 


4x1GB RAM 

Intel Configuration: Highlighted processors on DQ35JO Dual channel DS Micron* 4GB (4x1GB) @DDR2-800 5-5-5-18 with Integrated Intel® Q35 graphics + Seagate* 320GB NCQ SATA2 (BIOS: 0865, Graphics: 1409, Sound: 5548) 

AMD* configuration: Highlighted processors on GA-MA78GM-S2H Dual channel DS Micron* 4GB (4x1GB) DDR2-800 5-5-5-18 with Integrated ATI* Radeon* HD 3200 graphics + Seagate* 320GB NCQ SATA2 (BIOS: F3, Graphics: ATI* Catalyst* 8.4 Sound 5413) 

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2x1GB RAM 

Intel Configuration: Highlighted processors on DQ35JO Dual channel DS Micron* 2GB (2x1GB) @DDR2-800 5-5-5-18 with Integrated Intel® Q35 graphics + Seagate* 320GB NCQ SATA2 (BIOS: 0865, Graphics: 1409, Sound: 5548) 

AMD* Configuration: 65nm - Highlighted processors on GA-MA78GM-S2H Dual channel DS Micron* 2GB (2x1GB) DDR2-800 5-5-5-18 with Integrated ATI* Radeon* HD 3200 graphics + Seagate* 320GB NCQ SATA2 (BIOS:F3, Graphics: ATI* Catalyst* 8.4 

Sound 5413) 

6. System performance, battery life, power savings, high-definition quality, video playback and functionality, and wireless performance and functionality will vary depending on your specific operating system, hardware, chipset, connection rate, site conditions, and 

software configurations. References to enhanced performance including wireless refer to comparisons with previous generation Intel technologies. Wireless connectivity and some features may require you to purchase additional software, services or external 

hardware. Availability of public wireless LAN access points is limited, wireless functionality may vary by country and some hotspots may not support Linux*-based Intel® Centrino® processor technology systems. See www.intel.com/products/centrino/index.htm and 

www.intel.com/performance/mobile/benchmarks.htm for more information on performance, wireless, power savings and energy efficiency. 

7. MobileMark* 2007 is a benchmark used to evaluate notebook PC user experience by measuring both performance and battery life at the same time on the same workload. MobileMark 2007 was released in August 2007 and contains workloads that are updated 

from those found in MobileMark* 2005. Because the workloads within MobileMark 2007 and MobileMark 2005 are different and operating system features between Microsoft Windows XP* and Microsoft Windows Vista* also differ, it is not meaningful to compare 

the performance scores or battery life results of these two benchmarks. 

8. 59 minutes based on AMD’s highest Battery life (AMD* Turion* 64 X2 TL-56) vs. Intel’s lowest battery life (Intel® Core 2 Duo T7700) measured for this exercise; 89 minutes based on AMD lowest battery life (AMD* Turion* X2 TK-57) vs. Intel’s highest battery life 

(Intel® Core 2 Duo T9300) measured for this exercise. 

9. Test Configurations for Appendix 1 


Desktop Performance / Mainstream Segments 

Intel Configuration: Processor specifications as marked on the page on DQ35JO Dual channel DS Micron* 4GB (4x1GB) @DDR2-800 5-5-5-18 with Integrated Intel® Q35 graphics + Seagate* 320GB NCQ SATA2 (BIOS: 0865, Graphics: 1409, Sound: 5548) 

AMD* Configuration: Processor specifications as marked on the page on GA-MA78GM-S2H Dual channel DS Micron* 4GB (4x1GB) DDR2-800 5-5-5-18 with Integrated ATI* Radeon* HD 3200 graphics + Seagate* 320GB NCQ SATA2 (BIOS: F3, Graphics: ATI* 

Catalyst* 8.4 Sound 5413) OS: Windows* Vista* Ultimate SP1 Build 6000 

Desktop Mainstream / Essential Segments 

Intel Configuration: Processor specifications as marked on the page on DQ35JO Dual channel DS Micron* 2GB (2x1GB) @DDR2-800 5-5-5-18 with Integrated Intel® Q35 graphics + Seagate* 320GB NCQ SATA2 (BIOS:0865, Graphics: 1409, Sound: 5548) OS: 

Windows* Vista* Ultimate SP1 Build 6000 

AMD* Configuration: on GA-MA78GM-S2H Dual channel DS Micron* 2GB (2x1GB) DDR2-800 5-5-5-18 with Integrated ATI* Radeon* HD 3200 graphics + Seagate* 320GB NCQ SATA2 (BIOS:F3, Graphics: ATI* Catalyst* 8.4 Sound 5413) OS: Windows* Vista* 

Ultimate SP1 Build 6000 

Desktop Essential / Value Segments 

Intel Configuration: Processor specifications as marked on the page on DG31PR Dual channel SS Kingston* 1GB (2x512MB) 5-5-5-18 KVR800D2N5K2/1G DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) with Integrated Intel® D31 graphics + Seagate* 320GB NCQ SATA2 (BIOS: 0047, 

Graphics: 1409, Sound: 5548) OS: Windows* Vista* Ultimate SP1 Build 6000 

AMD* Configuration: on Asus M2A-VM RS690 Dual- channel DS Kingston* 1GB (2x512MB) 5-5-5-18 KVR800D2N5K2/1G DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) with Integrated ATI* X1250 graphics + Seagate* 320GB NCQ SATA2 (BIOS:1705, Graphics: ATI* Catalyst* 8.4 

Sound 5404) OS: Windows* Vista* Ultimate SP1 Build 6000 

10. Test Configurations for Appendix 2 


Intel Configuration: Intel® Celeron® processor 530 (1.73G/1MB), Intel® Celeron® processor 540 (1.86G/1MB), Intel® Celeron® processor 550 (2G/1MB), Intel® Celeron® processor 560 (2.13G/1MB), Intel® Celeron® processor 570 (2.26G/1MB) with 2GB (2x1GB) Dual 

Channel DS Hynix* DDR2 667 4-4-4-12 Memory 

Intel® Core 2 Duo processor T7100 (1.80G/2MB), Intel® Core 2 Duo processor T7250 (2G/2MB), Intel® Core 2 Duo processor T7300 (2G/4MB), Intel® Core 2 Duo processor T7500 (2.20G/4MB), Intel® Core 2 Duo processor T7700 (2.40G/4MB) Intel® Core 

2 Duo processor T7800 2.60G/4MB, Intel® Core 2 Duo processor T8100 2.10G/3MB, Intel® Core 2 Duo processor T8300 2.40G/3MB, Intel® Core 2 Duo processor T9300 2.50G/6MB, Intel® Core 2 Duo processor T9500 2.60G/6MB, with 2GB (1x1GB) Dual 

Channel DS Hynix* DDR2 667 5-5-5-15 Memory 

on Platform : Acer* TravelMate* 5720, Intel® 965GM Chipset (Intel® Chipset 8.3.0.1013) BIOS Default Setup, Graphics: Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 (Intel® Integrated driver 7.14.10.1280) Resolution 1280 x 800 x 32 bit color, HDD: Hitachi* 160GB 

5400RPM SATA Audio Driver: Conexant* 4.15.0.0 OS: Windows* Vista* Ultimate Build 6000 System Power Management Policy: AC/High Performance for SYSmark* 2007 Preview and “Balanced Mode” for MobileMark* 2007 LCD Size:15.5” WideScreen 

Battery Capacity: 71 Watt-Hours 

AMD* Configuration: Mobile AMD* Sempron* 3400 (1.80G/256KB), Mobile AMD* Sempron* 3500 (1.80G/512KB), Mobile AMD* Sempron* 3600 (2G/256KB), Mobile AMD* Sempron* 3800 (2.20G/256KB), AMD* Athlon* 64 X2 TK-53 (1.70G/2x256K), 

AMD* Athlon* 64 X2 TK-55 (1.80G/2x256K), AMD* Athlon* 64 X2 TK-57 (1.90G/2x256K), AMD* Turion* 64 X2 TL-56 (1.80G/2x512KB), AMD* Turion* 64 X2 TL-58 (1.90G/2x512KB), AMD* Turion* 64 X2 TL-60 (2G/2x512KB), AMD* Turion* 64 X2 TL-62 

(2.10G/2x512KB), AMD* Turion* 64 X2 TL-64 (2.20G/2x512KB), AMD* Turion* 64 X2 TL-66 (2.30G/2x512KB), AMD* Turion* 64 X2 TL-68 (2.40G/2x512KB) 

on Platform : Acer* TravelMate* 5520, AMD* RS690 Chipset Memory Hynix* 2GB(2x1GB) Dual Channel DS DDR2 667 5-5-5-15 Memory BIOS Default Setup, Graphics: ATI* Radeon* 1250 (ATI Integrated driver 8.353.0.0) Resolution 1280 x 800 x 32 bit color, 

HDD: Hitachi* 160GB 5400RPM SATA Audio Driver: Realtek* 6.0.0.5404 OS: Windows* Vista* Ultimate Build 6000 System Power Management Policy: AC/High Performance for SYSmark* 2007 Preview and “Balanced Mode” for MobileMark* 2007 LCD 

Size:15.5” WideScreen Battery Capacity: 71 Watt-Hours 

Estimated data based on the above configurations. 

11. (Desktop) Pre-production Intel® Core 

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TM 2 Duo Processor E8200 (6MB L2, 2.66Ghz, 1333MHz FSB) and Pre-production Intel® CoreTM 2 Quad Processor Q9450 (6MBx2 L2, 2.66Ghz, 1333Mhz FSB) on Intel® Desktop Board DCQ35JOE, Intel® Chipset Software 

Installation File 8.30.1013, 2x1GB dual-channel Micron* PC2-6400 DDR2 800 5-5-5-15. Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 530 (1MB L2, 3.00GHz, 800MHz FSB) on Intel® Desktop Board D945GCL, Intel® GMZ950 Express Chipset, Intel® Chipset Software Installation File 

8.1.1.1010, 2x1GB dual-channel Micron* PC2-6400 DDR2 5-5-5-15. Common to all platforms: Seagate* 320GB Barracuda 7200.10 NCQ Serial ATA 7200RPM, Windows Vista* Ultimate 32bit. Performance tests and rating are measured using specific computer 

systems and/or components and reflect the approximate performance of Intel products as measured by those tests. (Mobile) Based on measured Intel® Pentium® M 780 (2MB L2, 2.26 GHz, 533MHz FSB) and estimated Intel® Pentium® M 770 (2MB L2, 2.13GHz, 

533MHz FSB) versus Pre-production Mobile Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo Processor T8100 (3MB L2, 2.10GHz, 800MHz FSB) on Intel® Matanzas Customer Reference Board, Intel® Chipset Software Installation File 8.2.0.012, 2x1GB dual-channel Micron* PC2-5300 DDR2 

800 5-5-5-15, Hitachi* 100GB TravelStar* Serial ATA 7200RPM, Windows Vista* Ultimate 32bit.

12. (NOTEBOOK OR X_CLIENT) Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) requires the computer system to have an Intel AMT-enabled chipset, network hardware and software, as well as connection with a power source and a corporate network connection. 

Setup requires configuration by the purchaser and may require scripting with the management console or further integration into existing security frameworks to enable certain functionality. It may also require modifications of implementation of new business 

processes. With regard to notebooks, Intel® AMT may not be available or certain capabilities may be limited over a host OS-based VPN or when connecting wirelessly, on battery power, sleeping, hibernating, or powered off. 

For more information, see http://www.intel.com/technology/platform-technology/intel-amt/. 

13. X5460 vs. X5365 (20%) - Published results on VMmark* benchmark – Nov. 11, 2007. 

14. (Desktop) Pre-production Intel® Core TM 2 Duo Processor E8200 (6MB L2, 2.66Ghz, 1333MHz FSB) and Pre-production Intel® Core 2 Quad Processor Q9450 (6MBx2 L2, 2.66GHz, 1333MHz FSB) on Intel® Desktop Board DQ35JOE, Intel® Chipset Software Installation 

File 8.30.1013, 2x1GB dual-channel Micron*PC2-6400 DDR2 800 5-5-5-15. Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 530 (1MB L2, 3.00GHz, 800Mhz FSB) on Intel® Desktop Board D945GCL, Intel® GMA950 Express Chipset, Intel® Chipset Software Installation File 8.1.1.1010, 

2x1GB dual-channel Micron* PC2-6400 DDR2 667 5-5-5-15. Common to all platforms: Seagate* 320GB Barracuda 7200.10 NCQ Serial ATA 7200RPM, Windows Vista* Ultimate 32bit. 

15. Intel® Pentium® D processor 925 (3Ghz, 800MHz FSB, 2x2MB L2 Cache), Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core processor E2160 (1.80Ghz, 800MHz FSB, 1MB L2 Cache) and both with Intel® Desktop Board D945GZIS, Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950, Chipset Install file 

8.1.1.1010, Micron* 2x512KB L2 Cache), Asus* M2AVM, Integrated ATI* X1200 Series, Micron* 2x512 MB DDR2 667 5-5-5-15, Seagate* Barracuda* 320GB NCQ SATA2 7200RPM, Windows Vista* Ultimate TRM Build 6000 NTFS. Run description: Microsoft 

Excel* 2007 executing approximately 28,000 sets of calculations using common calculations and functions. 

16. Source: Intel. Configurations: Intel: Intel® Core TM 2 Duo processor E6700 (2.66Ghz, 4MB shared L2, 1066MHz FSB), Intel® Core TM 2 Duo processor E6420 (2.13Ghz, 4MB shared L2, 1006MHz FSB), Intel® Core TM 2 Duo processor E4400 (2.0Ghz, 2MB shared L2, 

800MHz FSB), Intel® Core TM 2 Duo processor E4300 (1.80GHz, 2MD shared L2, 800MHz FSB), Intel® Pentium® dual-core processor E2160 (1.80GHz, 1MB shared L2, 800MHz FSB), Intel® Pentium® D processor Conroe-based parts) Intel® Q965 Express Chipset, Intel® 

Desktop Board DQ965GF, Chipset Install file 8.1.1.1010, BIOS version CO96510J.86A.5882, Intel® GMA 3000 graphics, Graphics Driver: Intel® G965 15.2.3.1244, Micron* 2x1GB DDR2-667 5-5-5-15, Seagate* Barracuda* 320GB SATA 7200RPM, Hard Disk Driver: 

Intel® Matrix Storage driver 6.2.1.1002_PV, Windows Vista* x86 Ultimate RTM build 6000 (for Net Burst based parts) Intel® GMA 950 Express Chipset, Intel® Micron* 2x1GB DDR2-667 5-5-5-15, Seagate* Barracuda* 320GB SATA 7200RPM, Hard Disk Driver: Intel® 

INF 8.1.1.1010, Windows Vista* x86 Ultimate RTM build 6000, Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology disabled. AMD: AMD* Athlon* 64 X2 6000+ (3GHz, 2x1MB L2), AMD* Athlon* 64 X2 4200+ (2.20GHz, 2x512KB L2). AMD* Athlon* 64 X@ 3800+ (2GHz, 

2x512KB L2), ATI* RS690G, ASUS* M2A-VM, Chipset Install File ATI* Catalyst* 7.4, BIOS ASUS* M2A-VM 402, ATI* Radeon* Express 1250. Graphics driver ATI* Catalyst 7.4, Micron* 2x1GB DDR2-667 5-5-5-15, Seagate* Barracuda* 320GB SATA 7200RPM Hard 

Disk Driver: ATI Catalyst 7.4, Windows Vista* Ultimate 32 RTM build 6000, AMD* Cool n Quiet disabled. Test: SYSmark* 2007. 

17. Results shown are from the 2007 EDS* Case Studies with Intel® Centrino® Pro processor technology, 3rd party audit commisioned by Intel, of various enterprise IT environments. The studies compare test environments of Intel® Centrino® Pro processor technology 

equipped PCs vs non-Intel® vPro TM processor technology environments. Tested PCs were in multiple OS and power states to mirror typical working environment. Actual results may vary. The study is avalaible at http://www.intel.com/vpro and http://www.eds.com. 

18. Up to 2x greater range and up to 5x better performance with the optional Intel ® Next-Gen Wireless N technology enabled by 2x3 Draft N implementations with 2 spatial streams. Actual results may vary based on your specific hardware, connection rate, site 

conditions, and software configurations. For more information, see www.intel.com/performance/mobile/index.htm. Also requires a Connect with Intel® Centrino® processor technology certified wireless n access point. Wireless n access points without the Connect 

with Intel® Centrino® processor technology identifier may require additional firmware for increased performance results. Check with your PC and access point manufacturers for details. 

19. Tests run on customer reference boards and preproduction latest generation Intel® Centrino® processor technology with optional Intel® Turbo Memory enabled against like systems without Intel Turbo Memory. Results may vary based on hardware, software and 

overall system configuration. All tests and ratings reflect the approximate performance of Intel products as measured by those tests. All testing was done on Microsoft Vista* Ultimate (build 6000). Application load and runtime acceleration depend on Vista’s 

preference to pre-load those applications into Microsoft* ReadyBoost* cache. Boot-time performance depends on BIOS and POST execution times as well as hard drive performance. Power savings will depend upon the system power management settings as well 

as the specific hard drive used. See www.intel.com/performance/mobile/benchmarks.htm for more information. 

20. (Mobile) Based on measures Intel® Pentium® M 780 (2MB L2, 2.26 GHz, 533 FSB) and estimated Intel® Pentium® M 770 (2MB L2, 2.13 GHz, 533 MHz FSB) versus Pre-Production Mobile Intel® Core 2 Duo Processor T8100 (3MB L2, 2.10 GHz, 800 MHz FSB) on 

Intel® Matanzas Customer Reference Board, Intel® Chipset Software Installation File 8.2.0.012, 2x1 GB dual channel Micron* PC2-5300 DDR2 800 5-5-5-15, Hitachi* 100 GB TravelStar* Serial ATA 7200 RPM, Windows Vista* Ultimate 32bit. 

21. (Desktop and Mobile) (Desktop) Pre-production Intel® Core 2 Duo Processor E8200 (6 MB L2, 2.66 GHz, 1333 MHz FSB) and Pre-Production Intel® Core 2 Quad Processor Q9450 (6 MBx2 L2, 2.66 GHz, 1333 MHz FSB) on Intel® Desktop Board DQ35JOE, Intel® 

Chipset Software Installation File 8.30.1013, 2x1 GB dual-channel Micron* PC2-6400 DDR2 800 5-5-5-15. Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 530 (1 MB L2, 3.00 GHz, 800 MHz FSB) on Intel® Desktop Board D945GCL, Intel® GMA950 Express Chipset , Intel® Chipset 

Software Installation File 8.1.1.1010, 2x1 GB dual-channel Micron* PC2-6400 DDR2 667 5-5-5-15. Common to all platforms: Seagate* 320 GB Barracuda 7200.10 NCQ Serial ATA 7200 RPM, Windows Vista* Ultimate 32bit. Performance tests and ratings are 

measured using specific computer systems and/or components and reflect the approximate performance of Intel products as measured by those tests. (Mobile) Based on measured Intel® Pentium® M 780 (2 MB L2, 2.26 GHz, 533 FSB) and estimated Intel Pentium 

M 770 (2 MB L2, 2.13 GHz, 533 FSB) versus Pre-Production Mobile Intel® Core 2 Duo Processor T8100 (3 MB L2, 2.10 GHz, 800 MHz FSB) on Intel® Matanzas Customer Reference Board, Intel® Chipset Software Installation File 8.2.0.012, 2x1 GB dual-channel 

Micron* PC2-5300 DDR2 800 5-5-5-15, Hitachi* 100 GB TravelStar* Serial ATA 7200 RPM, Windows Vista* Ultimate 32bit. 


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