Quote Originally Posted by Zucker2k View Post
I guess you're the type that powers on their computer and watch it idle? I still doubt the truthfulness of that remark; you know why? Because you'd be talking about platform, because when it comes to the cpu itself, C2Q 45nm is better under idle and load conditions. PII actually is worse at utilizing power for actual task performed; guess which chip is best? You guessed wrong, Ci7.
Well, we need some better CPU+VRM tests for current AMD and Intel parts to truly confirm that. i7 will be difficult though, since it takes power from the MB and the VRMs.