Upgrade CPU for Lenovo ThinkPad T500

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_boat
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01-22-2016, 11:09 PM

Check compatibility for your Lenovo ThinkPad T500. Upgrading from Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 to P9650 may not be supported or may require significant changes.

_boat

01-22-2016, 11:09 PM #1

Check compatibility for your Lenovo ThinkPad T500. Upgrading from Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 to P9650 may not be supported or may require significant changes.

themadripper
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01-23-2016, 06:53 AM

It could potentially help, though I question its impact on speed.

themadripper

01-23-2016, 06:53 AM #2

It could potentially help, though I question its impact on speed.

Itz_Slurp
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01-23-2016, 07:39 AM

A varied processor can help improve speed, especially if you're running minimal tasks such as browsing and chatting apps.

Itz_Slurp

01-23-2016, 07:39 AM #3

A varied processor can help improve speed, especially if you're running minimal tasks such as browsing and chatting apps.

redstonersven
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01-24-2016, 11:16 AM

The two CPUs were launched just a quarter apart. They share the same architecture, both offer dual cores, and operate at identical clock speeds. Although the P9550 includes 6 MB of cache versus 3, performance is more likely constrained by your storage speed and available RAM.

redstonersven

01-24-2016, 11:16 AM #4

couragewolf901
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01-24-2016, 11:50 AM

the p9550 features a clock speed that is 0.4 ghz greater

couragewolf901

01-24-2016, 11:50 AM #5

the p9550 features a clock speed that is 0.4 ghz greater

Catsstate
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01-24-2016, 03:47 PM

Using a more efficient method will speed things up the most.

Catsstate

01-24-2016, 03:47 PM #6

Using a more efficient method will speed things up the most.

john0404
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01-24-2016, 10:47 PM

It's only a slight issue. Adding a SSD and more RAM would make a big difference if the device is limited to 4GB. Still, older systems have their limits.

john0404

01-24-2016, 10:47 PM #7

It's only a slight issue. Adding a SSD and more RAM would make a big difference if the device is limited to 4GB. Still, older systems have their limits.

BlaizenBoy
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01-25-2016, 01:36 AM

You already have a 240GB WD Green SSD and 8GB of 1600MHz Kingston DDR3 RAM. Adding a different CPU, such as a quad-core processor, may improve performance but won't change the storage setup.

BlaizenBoy

01-25-2016, 01:36 AM #8

You already have a 240GB WD Green SSD and 8GB of 1600MHz Kingston DDR3 RAM. Adding a different CPU, such as a quad-core processor, may improve performance but won't change the storage setup.

raefrog
Junior Member

01-25-2016, 04:26 AM

Hi fellow Thinkpad owner @kes2006 ! Apart from more RAM and a faster SSD, there is one more very efficient way of making this device faster: Cleaning the CPU cooler and re-newing the thermal paste between the cooler and the CPU. If not properly cooled (i.e. if there is just some dust in the cooler), those machines throttle a lot . There are maintenance manuals explaining how to remove the cooler for servicing (i.e. cleaning).

raefrog

01-25-2016, 04:26 AM #9

111carys111
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02-12-2016, 09:53 AM

#10

I've already finished the cleanup and re-applied the thermal paste. The T500 seems to have a different cooler setup; mine includes three heat pipes and still stays cool.

111carys111

02-12-2016, 09:53 AM #10

I've already finished the cleanup and re-applied the thermal paste. The T500 seems to have a different cooler setup; mine includes three heat pipes and still stays cool.

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