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Are faster processors hotter?

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Mar 15, 20263834 views

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Let's take the Intel Core 2 Duo P7350 and P8600 for an example. Both have a 3MB cache and a 1066MHz FSB, but the P7350 runs at 2.0GHz, while the 8600 runs at 2.4GHz. Is there a tradeoff between heat generation and performance?

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Yes! All else being equal (that's key!), a processor with a higher clock speed will use more energy and therefore also produce more waste heat. Sometimes manufacturers can redesign a processor in a more-efficient way, or move to a different manufact…

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