Notebooks next year will use one of two processors: Intel's "Dothan" or AMD's "Turion." They both are available in a few models now, and will be mainstream soon. Traditionally, Intel has had quite the lead in notebook chips, and AMD has had a lead in desktop chips. From this test, I'm quite surprised that AMD looks like they have caught up.
After 21 benchmarks, 2 comparisons, and a detailed architecture analysis, the conclusion is clear. Unless battery life while performing CPU-intensive tasks is paramount, choosing a Turion-based laptop over a Dothan-based laptop is recommended.
The chips were matched on many benchmarks, although the Turion was stronger at games, an AMD stronghold.
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