[Ted L. Nancy]

Comparing the new 2.0 and 2.4 MBs, in doing the same tasks, which computer would run cooler?

Or would there even be a difference?

Would the 2.4 be cooler because it is faster and more "efficient," or would it be hotter because it is a more powerful processor overall?

[Jean-Loup]

I've got a 2.4 MB which I'm typing on right now. It's on my lap and I'm wearing shorts (so it's directly on my skin) and it's a bit cooler than my skin except for a small part on the left side which is just a tad warmer. This thing is VERY cool to the touch... seriously. So either way I wouldn't worry about it. I'm thinking it won't be an issue.

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[Ted L. Nancy]

Well I've already got a new MB. I'm asking for some "expert" opinions as the heat for the sake of knowledge/information.

Thanks.

[Simon]

Both CPUs have the same TDP if that's what your curious about.

[Ted L. Nancy]

Originally Posted by Simon 

Both CPUs have the same TDP if that's what your curious about.

That being the case, which runs cooler?

[Maflynn]

Neither, if both have the same TDP they produce the same amount amount of heat

[Ted L. Nancy]

Originally Posted by Maflynn 

Neither, if both have the same TDP they produce the same amount amount of heat

Sorry. I always understood the TDP to impact the heat dissipation, but I did not realize it was the all-controlling factor in the amount of heat dissipated. Was I mistaken? I am interested in learning more about this.

[Maflynn]

It is the heat dissipation and both have identical requirements. Its not all-controlling, its just the specifications on the intel site are identical (I assume the 2GHz is the T8100 and the 2.4 is the T8300).

[Simon]

The T8100 is a Crestline part and it's 2.1 GHz actually.

The 2.0 GHz Penryn used in the MB is a P7350. The 2.4 GHz Penryn is a P8600. They both run on a 1066 MHz FSB and have 3 MB L2 cache and a 25W TDP.