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Much more l2 cache 1 MB vs 0.5 MB 2x more l2 cache; more data can be stored in the l2 cache for quick access later

More cores 4 vs 2 Twice as many cores; run more applications at once

Much higher GPU clock speed 350 MHz vs 200 MHz 75% higher GPU clock speed

Supports trusted computing Yes vs No Somewhat common; Allows for safer, more reliable computing

Much better overclocked clock speed (Air) 3.48 GHz vs 2.95 GHz Around 20% better overclocked clock speed (Air)

Significantly higher Maximum operating temperature 71.35 °C vs 66.4 °C More than 5% higher Maximum operating temperature

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Much lower typical power consumption 28.44W vs 52.81W More than 45% lower typical power consumption

Significantly lower annual commercial energy cost 30.66 $/year vs 56.94 $/year More than 45% lower annual commercial energy cost