Dual Cores

[MDD1]

Well in a few days i will be investing in my first dual core processer. However what i would like to know is say you buy an X2 3800+ will there be two 3800+ cores or the equivilent of two 1900+ cores that are used together to make 3800? Sorry for the newbie question by the way

 

[avi85]

neither, the 3800 is just a part of amd's naming system, it has 2*2.0GHz cores or 2*3200+ venices if you prefer (it doesn't actually have 2 venices under there)

 

[akshayt]

Yes, it has 2 cores @ 2.0GHz each.

1)for single threaded apps, you willl get performance similar to amd 64 single core 2ghz only.

why don't you get c2d

 

[betasub]

Originally posted by: akshayt
why don't you get c2d

Why don't you leave it at answering the OP's question, and stop recommending uber-gear (C2D/x1900xtx) in every reply you make?

 

[myocardia]

Originally posted by: betasub

Originally posted by: akshayt
why don't you get c2d

Why don't you leave it at answering the OP's question, and stop recommending uber-gear (C2D/x1900xtx) in every reply you make?

Because he's an expert at overclocking, even though he just learned the basics a week or so ago.:roll:

 

[DrMrLordX]

The E6300 isn't uber gear. However, if the OP wants an X2, that's what he gets. Hope it works out for him.

 

[adairusmc]

Originally posted by: betasub

Originally posted by: akshayt
why don't you get c2d

Why don't you leave it at answering the OP's question, and stop recommending uber-gear (C2D/x1900xtx) in every reply you make?

No kidding, I dont see anywhere where the OP mentioned c2d. akshayt should STFU if that is all he has to offer.


I have a question for the thread though - would the performance of a 4800+ X2 be similar to the performance of my 4000+ chip in single threaded apps? I was thinking of picking up one of these next week, if I am still able to find one.

 

[DrMrLordX]

Yes, they're both the same clock speed with the same l2 cache, so they will handle about the same on single-theaded apps

 

[avi85]

Originally posted by: DrMrLordX
Yes, they're both the same clock speed with the same l2 cache, so they will handle about the same on single-theaded apps

I think it would actually run slightly better, cause it would take the load of the background apps off that core...but just a very slight improvement (unless you run 40 background apps)...

 

[MDD1]

Originally posted by: akshayt
why don't you get c2d

I am(6600), but i was just giving an example
Thanks for your replies.

 

[MDD1]

whoops double post