Intel Core 2 Duo vs. Core i7

the 2010 macbook air ultimate has intel core 2 duo 2.13ghz, , 2011 macbook air ultimate has intel core i7 1.8ghz. both dual core. previous model cpu had higher ghz newer model cpu, , still outperforms old model.

how come?

 

same reason 1.6ghz core i5 thumps 3.8ghz pentium 4 6 ways sunday.

 

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