CPU number sequence

This is essentially the model number of the central processing unit. This number is the most important to note when searching for a new computer.

L7000/T7000/
U7000

T5000; L7000/T7000/
U7000

T2000/U2000

T1000/U1000

U2000

L7000/T7000/
U7000

Processor

The processor powering, in this case, the entire mobile technology.

Intel®
Core™2 Duo

Intel®
Core™2 Duo

Intel®
Core™2 Duo

Intel®
Core™ Solo

Intel®
Core™ Solo

Intel®
Core™2 Duo

Number of cores

The number of cores present on the die, enabling higher throughput and performance.

2

2

2

1

1

2

Clock speed

Speed of the processor's internal clock, which dictates how fast it can process data.

up to 2.4 GHz

up to 2.33 GHz

up to 2.33 GHz

up to 1.83 GHz

up to 1.2 GHz

up to 2.6 GHz

L2 cache

A temporary storage area for frequently accessed or recently accessed data. A larger cache size can help the processor more efficiently run many popular applications, from word processing to 3-D gaming.

up to 4 MB

2/4 MB

2 MB

2 MB

1 MB

up to 4 MB

Front side bus

The connecting path between the processor and other key components, such as the memory controller hub. Increasing both the FSB and clock speed together enable the processor to handle a tremendous amount of data, which can be significant for running certain simple, data intensive applications like high resolution video playback and video editing.

Up to 800 MHz

533/667 MHz

533/667 MHz

533/667 MHz

533 MHz

800 MHz

Memory support (DDR2)

Dual channel memory for fast system responsiveness.

up to 667 MHz

up to 667 MHz

up to 667 MHz

up to 667 MHz

up to 533 MHz

up to 667 MHz

Chipset

Specialized instructions associated with the chip to enhance overall performance.

Intel® 965 or 945 Express Chipset

Intel® 945 Express Chipset

Intel® 945 Express Chipset

Intel® 945 Express Chipset

Intel® 945 Express Chipset

Intel® 965 Express Chipset

Wireless communications

Support for the latest wireless technology (ie. Wireless-N), enabling greater mobile performance and range

Intel® Next-Gen Wireless-N or Intel® PRO/Wireless

Intel® Next-Gen Wireless-N or Intel® PRO/Wireless

Intel® Next-Gen Wireless-N or Intel® PRO/Wireless

Intel® Next-Gen Wireless-N or Intel® PRO/Wireless

Intel® Next-Gen Wireless-N or Intel® PRO/Wireless

Intel® Next-Gen Wireless-N or AG

Wired communications

Support for the latest wired technology.

Intel® 82566MM GB

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Intel® 82566MM GB

Mobile performance

Overall performance for handling complex mobile tasks.

Battery life

Extended battery life enabled by the processor.