How do you convert Barton mhz to P4 mhz equivelants

[SinfulWeeper]

F^ck it. The next time I upgrade it will be with a Via C3. That way I can say I saved more money than going the AMD route over Intel

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Nope, more work/cycles? In what? I said it before, and I'll say it again. In a older computer system (PIII) vs the PIV, I see no dofference in speed. Benchmarks will prove otherwise... I always hated those lies.

The reality is DVD+/-RW drives are getting dirt cheap. DVD Backup software is readily avail now. The media is low priced also.
The P4 can and will reign supreme in that department. With a difference I can see.

BTW... and while it was not my system... I still seen no difference in performing office2k with a 2100+ vs. my PIII or IV. While I do not do many extravagant stuff with my office suite, I want to know where it comes in better at office apps besides the benchmarks? All I use is Word, Excel, Access.
And in doing so, tell me how and if it is an 'everyday' type of thing that is common with most walks of life. Not a major editorial for the Washington Post or some BS like that...
Come to think of it...

n/m. This is getting way off topic.
A uneducated guess is... a Barton's MHz is the same as a P4 MHz. Unless the thingy that was in OT of 1 = 0.9999999999999999 was true .

 

[Jeff7181]

a Barton's MHz is the same as a P4 MHz. Unless the thingy that was in OT of 1 = 0.9999999999999999 was true .

Huh? Did I miss something? Or did you... sure a 2.0 Ghz Athlon XP is the same actual clock speed as a 2.0 Ghz P4... but you're forgetting that the Athlon XP does more operations per clock cycle... meaning, a 2 Ghz Athlon XP does more work than a 2 Ghz P4. That's been AMD's strategy, to do more work at once so they don't have to increase clock speed as dramatically... Intel's strategy has been to increase the clock speed to do more work... each have their advantages and drawbacks.

Again I'll say... buy according to your needs... If you want to do video editing, don't get an Athlon XP because it's cheaper, or because it does more operations per clock cycle, or because you don't like heat spreaders... at the same time, don't buy an Intel processor if you're on a limited budget, or because the blue men on TV are entertaining, or simply because it's an "Intel processor."

I believe all of the world's problems can be solved with common sense. That includes the AMD vs. Intel debate. Use common sense and you'll figure out which one you should get. What's best for you may not be best for me.

Now... if someone would please start a "Buy Jeff a P4 fund" I'll be happy to build an Intel rig and give it a try since I've never owned one before.

 

[SinfulWeeper]

That is what the FS/FT threads are for. P4 quality @ AMD prices .

 

[ElFenix]

1 = 0.999999... is true...