P7570 vs P8600

[Deonlr]

I'm replacing a stolen laptop and need to decide if upgrading from a Core 2 Duo P7570(2.26GHz,1066MHz,3MB) to a Core 2 Duo P8600 (2.4GHz, 1066MHz FSB,3MB L2 cache) is worth R500.

It will be used for some mid level gaming and heavy business use.

Thanks.

 

[sn3rd]

Not particularly...

For gaming, the GPU will make the most difference.

 

[Chevron]

Yes definitely. Don't forget that you can't upgrade it later. The processor will also help with other tasks not just gaming. Spend the cash. Worth it.

 

[killadoob]

I am not so sure the extra 170mhz is really worth 500 bucks. Spend it elsewhere, cannot see how such a small difference in speed is worth 500 but anyhow.

 

[Deonlr]

Thanks for the replies all, everything else is maxed out on the system (as much as Dell allows). I tend to lean towards Qwikslver's opinion, think I might be glad I spend the extra R500 in a years time.
Is the difference only in clock speed or are there other upgrades on the 8600?
I also share the 170mhz question with killadoob, it does seem like a very small increase.

 

[Nameite]

Think the P8600 uses less power...and is slightly faster clock for clock...worth 500?
No, besides maybe 10min less battery time, you won't see any diff

 

[Conradl]

In the old days, going from a Pentium 100 to a Pentium 166 was big deal. You could see a huge increase in performance. Nowadays it make no sense at all to get a CPU with a higher clockspeed in the same range. All things being equal, you will never see a performance difference between 2.26 and 2.4....

 

[Deonlr]

Thanks for the inputs, now I just have to convince my inner geek to rather spend the R500 on Blu-Ray disks

 

[steve-rsa]

Get more memory if possible or a better graphics option. or spend the R500 on a larger HDD.

Edit: Didn't see the maxed out part. Get the external HDD then.