Choosing the Right Client Computing Platform For Public Sector - Intel

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.
KEy COnSidERatiOnS in yOuR ORganizatiOn’S CliEnt COmPuting RFPS
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
SYSmark score 70
or higher preferred
512KB L2 Cache
90nm or better,
preferably 65nm
1.86GHz
Mainstream 1
SYSmark score 110
or higher preferred
Dual core Dual core
3MB L2 Cache
Preferably 45nm
2.26GHz
Mainstream 2 Performance
SYSmark score 115
or higher preferred
Dual core Dual core
3MB L2 Cache 6MB L2 Cache
2.4GHz
SYSmark score 130
or higher preferred
Preferably 45nm Preferably 45nm
2.53GHz
FSB 533MHz FSB 533MHz FSB 1066MHz FSB
1066MHz FSB 1066MHz FSB
3