what is currently the best mobile processar for a DAW that uses a lot of softsynths?

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2010/12/04 14:56:49 (permalink)

what is currently the best mobile processar for a DAW that uses a lot of softsynths?

An i7 620m was recommended by JSchild but since then an i7 740QM and also a i7 640m was introduced.  The 740QM supports the faster 1300Mhz memory and like its predecessor has 4 cores.  It would be interesting to see how it would perform in a benchmark against the 640m which is only a dual core but does have the faster clock speed per core.  But since my DAW set-up will be utilizing a lot of softsynths, plugins, etc., I am wondering if the 4 core processor would be better suited for my set-up.  If speed and latency aren't that big of a difference between the two, maybe the 740QM should be my choice but I'd like to get a second or third opinion.
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    jcschild
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    Re:what is currently the best mobile processar for a DAW that uses a lot of softsynths? 2010/12/04 15:08:50 (permalink)
    640 now...
     
    the 740 is 1.73 GHz vs 640 which is 2.8 GHz that 1GHz more...
     
      of course none of it matters is they are not in the right laptop~
    post edited by jcschild - 2010/12/04 15:10:59

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    Re:what is currently the best mobile processar for a DAW that uses a lot of softsynths? 2010/12/05 10:23:15 (permalink)
    I have the i7 740m/with turbo technology up to 2.93 GHz, i use it with my Dell laptop computer.... it seem to be very stable with no issue at all.
    Yes it is 1.7 GHz but still a powerful processor
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    Re:what is currently the best mobile processar for a DAW that uses a lot of softsynths? 2010/12/06 16:01:03 (permalink)
    Usually, when comparing current CPUs in a similar product line, the higher priced ones are faster.  Maybe they aren't designed for your favorite plugin, but overall, the higher priced ones are faster.  And usually, faster = more plugins all around.



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    Re:what is currently the best mobile processar for a DAW that uses a lot of softsynths? 2010/12/06 18:07:22 (permalink)
    not as far as  mobile quads are concerned...

    http://www.adkproaudio.com/benchmarks.cfm

    first test orange vs purple...
    low latency the quad goes belly up quick

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