Regular processor versus low-power

[watts300]

Our computer has a low-power processor in it now, but I don't have any experience with its regular-power counterpart to know what differences they offer.  

 

However, looking at their specifications on paper http://ark.intel.com/compare/80818,80817  ... it would appear the only thing different is their base/turbo speeds are slightly different and the lower wattage.  

 

Our computer generates enough heat where it is now to create a noticeable temperature difference when we walk into the hallway, so I'm considering the low-power 4460S because it probably will not affect the room's temperature that much.   

 

Does any one have any first hand insight into the benefits of other type of processor, or is it just as simple as I mentioned above? 

[Deletive]

It's just a downclocked version of the processor.

[xox]

If you don't want it to use that muck heat, you should put it into power saver mode.

[flibberdipper]

Downclocked with lower voltage.

[watts300]

If you don't want it to use that muck heat, you should put it into power saver mode.

 

Don't power-saving options benefit only when the computer is not in use or has timed out due to inactivity?   

[xox]

Don't power-saving options benefit only when the computer is not in use or has timed out due to inactivity?   

In my experience, it keeps the clocks lower. Although whenever I want to not have a fan heater in my room aka my desktop, I just lower the multiplier.

[harrynowl]

generally lovo processors come in at ~0.9v whereas regular ones can come as high as 1.1-1.2v

[OriginalPromise]

I have a 3770T, and it's just clocked lower at 2.5Ghz instead of 3.4Ghz and has a lower TDP.