Intel CPU's

[billy2005]

Hi Guys/Gals,

I'd like to know the difference between Intel's SL7PM, SL7PU and SL8HZ CPU's.
If anyone could help, that would be great.

Cheers,
Billy

[neb1211]

http://processorfinder.intel.com/scripts/d...asp?sSpec=SL7PM
http://processorfinder.intel.com/scripts/d...asp?sSpec=SL7PU
http://processorfinder.intel.com/scripts/d...asp?sSpec=SL8HZ

The only real difference is that the SL7PM Socket 478 and the other two are Socket 775.

[billy2005]

'The only real difference is that the SL7PM Socket 478 and the other two are Socket 775. '


Thanx Nick. I did look at the specs of these CPU's and couldn't really see much difference, thats why I posed the question. Then again I am pretty new to all of this. So, performance-wise they're pretty much identical I guess? What does the Socket 478, 775 denote?

Thanx again for your reply Nick.

Billy

[neb1211]

The socket is basically how the processor connects to the motherboard.  The number that comes after socket usually denotes the number of pins/holes on the motherboard and processor.  For example, a socket 478 processor will have 478 pins on it and the socket on the motherboard will have 478 holes on it.  Socket 775 is a little different from all other past sockets in the sense that it has the pins on the motherboard instead of the processor.  Socket 775 is the newer socket for the P4s so for future upgradability, your best bet would be to go with a socket 775 processor and motherboard.

[billy2005]

Thanx Nick, that was very helpful indeed. Much appreciated.

Billy

[Andy0x1]

The difference between the SL7PU and the SL8HZ CPU is in regards to EM64T support.

The SL8HZ CPU Supports Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology, the SL7PU does not.