IBM T60 Series

[marco1]

I'm a little confused about the different cpu ratings on the t60 computer. For instance the higher Ghz ratings doesn't necessarily mean its faster than the higher number eg T5400 with a lower Ghz rating or when the higher Ghz rating is represented by a lower number eg T2400. I thought I was going to have problems deciphering between P4's and Centrino's...LOL

Also is there a website that explains the differences.

Thanking you in advance

[SHoTTa35]

the Ghz numbers should have been long ago forgotten. This is why AMD started with the Athlon XP rating system because Ghz doesn't mean all that much anymore.

Ghz isn't all used to decipher how powerful a CPU is, you need stuff like bus speeds, cache size, instruction sets and lots of other things.

[marco1]

Here;s the description of the computer I just bought. As far as T60's go is it lower end or middle of the pack I noticed yours is a 2.0 Ghz system. Does it have a higher/lower data bus speed. If its lower then is this a faster computer despite yours being hiigher Ghz






IBM Thinkpad T60, 1.83Ghz Intel Core Duo CPU, 1GB Ram and Intel Proset Wireless



General Description
Platform technology
Intel Centrino Duo

System Type
Notebook

Built-in Devices
ThinkLight, Stereo speakers,Wireless LAN antenna

Embedded Security
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Width
12.2 in

Depth
10 in

Height
1.2 in

Weight
5.1 lbs

Localization
English / United States

Processor
Processor
Intel Core Duo T2400 / 1.83 GHz

Data bus speed
667 MHz

Processor features
Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Execute Disable Bit capability, Power-optimized processor system bus

Chipset type
Mobile Intel 945GM Express

Cache Memory
Type
L2 cache

Cache size
2 MB

RAM
Installed Size *1GB Installed*
512 MB / 3 GB(max)

Technology
DDR II SDRAM - 667 MHz

Memory specification compliance
PC2-5300

Storage Controller
Storage controller type
Serial ATA/IDE

Storage
Floppy Drive
None

Hard Drive
60 GB - 5400 rpm

Storage Removable
None

Optical Storage
Type
CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo - Plug-in module

CD / DVD read speed
24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)

CD / DVD write speed
24x

CD / DVD rewrite speed
24x

Optical Storage (2nd)
2nd optical storage type
None

Display
Display Type
14.1 in TFT active matrix

Max Resolution
1024 x 768 ( XGA)

Display (Projector) / Widescreen Display
No

Color support
24-bit (16.7 million colors)

Video
Graphics Processor / Vendor
Intel GMA 950

Video Memory
Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0

Audio
Audio output type
Sound card

Audio codec
AD1981HD

Audio Output Features
High Definition Audio

Audio Input
Microphone

Input Device(s)
Input device type
Keyboard, UltraNav, TrackPoint

Telecom
Modem
Fax / modem - CDC

Max transfer rate
56 Kbps

Protocols & Specifications
ITU V.90

Modem features
V.92 upgradable

Networking
Networking
Network adapter

Networking / Wireless LAN Supported
Yes

Wireless NIC
Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG

Data link protocol
Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

Networking standards
IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g

Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Bays
1 xUltrabay Slim

Expansion Slots Total (Free)
2 ( 1 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin, 1 ( 1 ) x CardBus - Type I/II, 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54

Interfaces
1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Docking / port replicator - 168 pin docking, 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Infrared - IrDA

[SHoTTa35]

ok well mine would probably be just a tad faster than yours because of the amount of RAM and the CPU being a tad faster. 170mhz isn't a big deal for normal stuff (browsing, checking email)

Both of our machines are Core Duos, if yours were Core 2 Duo then i'd say yours then might be a even or a bit faster.

The Core 2 Duos and Core 2 Quads are of-course faster processors by design. Here's a good read and comparison of how much faster:

http://www.anandtech.com/cpuchipsets/sh ... i=2808&p=1

[Note] = Oh and bye the way... your system model/type would give us all that info and you can just specify things you've upgraded. The type is a number like mine 2007-66U. If you go to lenovo.com and click downloads and then on the right type in the number it brings up all that info. If you want to find yours just flip over your laptop and look for the barcode with the type above it.

[charredii]

how do you tell the difference between a core duo and core 2 duo processor??

my system properties says I have:

Lenovo
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU
T7200 @ 2.00GHz


The sticker on the case says Intel Centrino Duo...

Thanks

[Peak2Peak]

my system properties says I have:

Lenovo
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU
T7200 @ 2.00GHz

You have a Core 2 Duo CPU - Basically T7xxx = Core 2 Duo CPU's & T2xxx are Core Duo CPU's

Note: there are other's - Forum members, please point "charredii" to other threads if they exist - thanks.

[Tony Chan]

Basically :

T1xxx = core solo ( same as core duo, but only 1 core instead of 2 )
T2xxx = core duo
T5xxx = core 2 duo with 2 Mb cache
T7xxx = core 2 duo with 4 Mb cache
T8xxx and T9xxx are the up-coming Penryn series

HTH

[Brad]

Basically :

T1xxx = core solo ( same as core duo, but only 1 core instead of 2 )
T2xxx = core duo
T5xxx = core 2 duo with 2 Mb cache
T7xxx = core 2 duo with 4 Mb cache
T8xxx and T9xxx are the up-coming Penryn series

HTH

Great info Tony. Thanks for making this Intel naming quagmire seem so simple.

Brad

[tylerwylie]

Core 2 Duo's are 64 bit capable as well whereas Core Duo's are not.