Recommended High-Performance Workstation CPU (AMD - Intel) Present-2006

[kuphryn]

Greetings,

Long time no see!

What are some of the most powerful, high-performance (speed and multitasking) workstation CPUs (32bit, 64bit) present to end-2006?

Most of my time is compiling software source code on windows and UNIX/linux platforms. I would really appreciate CPU(s) coupled with various necessities that will allow for maximum performance when developing and compiling multiple software projects simultaneously. For instance, nice to have CPUs that will produce maximum performance when compiling windows, linux, and watch DVD all simultaneously. The key is maximum performance especially multitasking.

Is the 64bit Opteron from AMD the answer? From my experience, the 64bit Opteron Dual Core is very impressive especially multitasking multithreaded applications. My only concern is CPU speed/price.

My workstation is running on 750 Athlon from AMD.

64bit Opteron Dual Core from AMD multitasking is impressive. Intel P4 EM64T Dual Core speed is impressive. (Is EM64T true 64bit architecture?)

What is most important: more bits (64bit, 128bit) or maximum CPU speed (present and future)?

How much does this CPU cost? What is its longevity in terms of not needing to upgrade?

What are some high-performance workstation CPUs (32bit, 64bit) for multitasking multithreaded applications on windows and UNIX/linux platforms present to end-2006?

Kuphryn

 

[dexvx]

51xx series Xeon > any Opteron out there.

 

[Geomagick]

A 51xx Xeon would be my CPU of choice for a workstation at the moment, however if you were looking for an immediate buy there is a slight lack of choice in the motherboard department whereas the Opteron has a significant selection available for all users.

 

[dexvx]

Make no mistake, 5100 Xeons are easy to come by (along with their motherboards and FB-DIMMs). Its the Core2Duo's that are rare.

 

[kuphryn]

Very cool!

Intel Core 2 Duo Conroe

I'm looking at the 2.x ghz CPUs. Price difference is over $200 when going from 2.1 -> 2.4 -> 2.6, but from my limited experience the higher the clock speed the better (lasts longer without needing to upgrade). How important is clock speed of Intel Conroe?

Kuphryn

 

[kuphryn]

appreciate all posts and inputs about both CPUs

looking forward to sharing this journey with a new high-performance workstation powered by Intel Core 2 Duo Conroe

Kuphryn

 

[Markfw]

Originally posted by: dexvx
51xx series Xeon > any Opteron out there.

Link to benchmarks ? The dual-core 285's Opteron's in dual or quad-socket mobo's offer a lot of power, and are the champs from what I have seen.

 

[Alphafox78]

If your looking for a 'certified' workstation for say UG or something, you wont find it with a core 2 duo. they are too new and you you wont be able to get one unless you build your own or get a custom built one.

if you mean workstation as just another PC, then you can probably find one but sitll thats hard since they are so new. im sure if you look around you can find one. when I hear 'workstation' I think of a high end engineering machine.

 

[kuphryn]

Intel Core 2 Duo Conroe E6600 (2.4ghz) CPU is fast

New system compiles multiple software projects while processing media (DVD, divx, and audio, etc.) at the speed of light. (500% improvement) Multiple cores CPU significantly improves performance of multithreaded software architectures.

Kuphryn

 

[ForumMaster]

may i suggest the Mac Pro? for once, it's actually competivly priced and OS X is based on Unix so it's even better. stock config comes with quad core xeon.

 

[Furen]

I'd go for a Xeon 5100 if possible but STAY AWAY from the MacPros if you plan on running Windows.