I need info on core two duo processors?

Question

i was wondering what the numbers after the name of the processor mean.

ex.Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5750 (2.00GHz/667Mhz FSB/2MB cache) [add $100 or $3/month1]

May delay your Inspiron 1525 ship date

Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5850 (2.16GHz/667Mhz FSB/2MB cache) [add $150 or $5/month1]

Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T8100 (2.1GHz/800Mhz FSB/3MB cache) [add $225 or $7/month1]

Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T8300 (2.4GHz/800Mhz FSB/3MB cache) [add $275 or $9/month1]

iknow it affects the speed at wich the processor runs, but by how much, plus i want to know wich one is the best deal from the ones listed. thanks

Answer 1

It indeed affects the speed, but by an undetermined amount.  Total speed is based on the whole of your computer.  I say you get the T5850, since its cheap and you're buying an Inspiron (which is the worst line from Dell).

Answer 2

Those are the model numbers.

They are an easier way of distinguishing between different processor specs. It's easier than typing "(2.00GHz/667Mhz FSB/2MB cache)" every time you are referring to a specific processor.

The most spec'd up one (the last one) would be the most "ideal" one. It's also the most expensive... but you get what you pay for.