The dual core reviews continue to dribble in. This time ByteSector reviews the new Intel 840 Pentium Extreme Edition processor – known already to be slower than the latest dual core offerings from AMD, What’s the verdict anyhow from ByteSector?

Does a dual-core, single-die CPU make much difference in the performance of your PC? If you are looking to utilize your computer for calculation heavy tasks such as 3D animation, CAD and vector calculations, then yes. If you’re looking for a CPU to use in a video or audio editing workstation, then yes, there is a benefit. However, when you look at how small the performance increase is, you might be questioning the expenditure.

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