Apple Insider takes a look at some of the changes in the new C2D MBP (MeromBook). Some interesting nuggets including the right speaker’s new single-piece design, the wire bundle connectors taken from the 13″ MacBook and of course, FireWire 800 and 802.11n.
The processor
The larger L2 cache means that the transistor count in the Core 2 Duo MacBook Pro has been expanded from 151 million to 291 million. This allows for an increase in cache-to-processor data transfers, maximizing main memory-to-processor bandwidth and reducing latency.Additionally, Merom sports a slightly deeper pipeline than Yonah (increased from 12 to 14 stages), which also helps to increase clock speeds. However, just like the Yonah-based MacBook Pros, the chips inside the new Merom models are soldered to the main logic board.
AppleInsider | A closer look at Apple’s Core 2 Duo MacBook Pro
Apple Insider takes a look at some of the changes in the new C2D MBP (MeromBook). Some interesting nuggets including the right speaker’s new single-piece design, the wire bundle connectors taken from the 13″ MacBook and of course, FireWire 800 and 802.11n.
The processor
The larger L2 cache means that the transistor count in the Core 2 Duo MacBook Pro has been expanded from 151 million to 291 million. This allows for an increase in cache-to-processor data transfers, maximizing main memory-to-processor bandwidth and reducing latency.Additionally, Merom sports a slightly deeper pipeline than Yonah (increased from 12 to 14 stages), which also helps to increase clock speeds. However, just like the Yonah-based MacBook Pros, the chips inside the new Merom models are soldered to the main logic board.
AppleInsider | A closer look at Apple’s Core 2 Duo MacBook Pro
