AMD cache question

[weirdemokid]

I had a couple questions about AMD 64 processors, is there a big difference between 1 MB of L2 cache and 512kb of L2 Cache? What exactly is the difference between the Clawhammer core and the Newcastle core, I know it has something to do with cache but I?m not too sure. I?m just wondering if it is really worth buying the 1mb version or the 512 version.

 

[Mik3y]

the clawhammer core has 1mb L2 cache and the newcastle has 512K of cache. to make up for the loss of 512k cache, the newcastle has an extra 200mhz in clockspeed. the reason for all this is because it costs a LOT more to manufacter cpu's with a lot of cache for it requires more transistors and transistors = $. it doesnt really matter which one you get since their nearly identical is performance to a point it's absolutely impossible to notice (unless you achieve a high overclock).

 

[broly8877]

In terms of gaming performance, cache doesn't play a large role.
If you're debating whether to get a Newcastle or Clawhammer on the 754 platform, go with the Newcastle (512k), as they often come with a 200MHz boost.

 

[fbrdphreak]

All NewCastles & some Clawhammers are the CG core revision. This sports an improved memory controller and overall the CG revisions tend to OC much better than the C0's. If you want to put out the dough, find a CG Clawhammer. that way you get the xtra cache and can OC it rather high. however, overall, i've heard that the Newcastle's OC better than a clawhammer any day.

 

[Adn4n]

The Newcastle has a multiplier of 11, the Clawhammer of 10. If you're staying at stock speeds, then get the Newcastle, otherwise enjoy the power of your overclocked Clawhammer 1MB L2 cache.

 

[Appledrop]

Originally posted by: broly8877

In terms of gaming performance, cache doesn't play a large role.
If you're debating whether to get a Newcastle or Clawhammer on the 754 platform, go with the Newcastle (512k), as they often come with a 200MHz boost.

id say gaming is where cache is a major role 😵 try gaming on a celly 😀

 

[Mik3y]

Originally posted by: Azzy64

Originally posted by: broly8877

In terms of gaming performance, cache doesn't play a large role.
If you're debating whether to get a Newcastle or Clawhammer on the 754 platform, go with the Newcastle (512k), as they often come with a 200MHz boost.

id say gaming is where cache is a major role 😵 try gaming on a celly 😀

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[biostud]

Originally posted by: Mik3y

Originally posted by: Azzy64

Originally posted by: broly8877

In terms of gaming performance, cache doesn't play a large role.
If you're debating whether to get a Newcastle or Clawhammer on the 754 platform, go with the Newcastle (512k), as they often come with a 200MHz boost.

id say gaming is where cache is a major role 😵 try gaming on a celly 😀

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The "old" Celerons (celly) was heavily impaired due to small amount of cache.

 

[Viditor]

Cache is far more important to an Intel CPU than an AMD CPU. The reason is the number of pipeline stages...if there's a miss in the pipeline, Intel CPUs (especially prescott) take much longer to correct. With a larger cache, they can circumvent much of this latency problem.