Understanding Netbook CPU

Until now,there is still a bit of confusion when it comes to understanding the CPU used in a netbook however.
Here's a different kind of Netbook CPU's start at 1.3GHz and top out at 1.66, however what’s more important to pay attention to is the generation of the chip. There are a ton of them:

* 743
* N270
* N280
* N330
* N450
* SU2300
* Z515
* Z520
* Z530
* L310
* L325
* L335
* MV-40



Did you know..the three most popular CPU generations in netbooks currently are the N270, N280 and N450. These are all Intel Atom CPUs.

It’s most likely true that if you own a netbook now, it’s a 270 or 280.

Here are the differences between the three:

N270

Runs at 1.6GHz and has a 533 MHz front side bus.

N280

Runs at 1.66GHz and has a 667 MHz front side bus.

N450

Next-generation CPU with hyperthreading and promotes longer battery life along with better speed.

This means a higher version number for the N means a better CPU

What makes the 280 better than the 270 isn’t the .6 GHz clock speed improvement but rather the FSB. Going from 533 to 667 makes for a noticeable speed increase in general operation.

The N450 should be faster than the N280, but what’s more important with that CPU is that you’ll get even better battery life compared to the already outstanding life you can achieve using the 270/280.