sd 3700 vs x2 3800

[TomKazansky]

I've seen enough x2 3800 oc results to conclude that sd/venice overclocks on an average about 200 mhz higher than x2 3800. Would you rather spend the money on a x2 or stick with sd?

 

[Avalon]

Well, it obviously depends on what you're going to use your system for. If I only game and never run more than two CPU-intensive apps at a time, I won't need an X2.

 

[TomKazansky]

Originally posted by: Avalon
Well, it obviously depends on what you're going to use your system for. If I only game and never run more than two CPU-intensive apps at a time, I won't need an X2.

the thing is, x2 is more future-proofed. I mean applications in the 64bit environment will start taking advantage of the dual core setup.

 

[TankGuys]

I think most people you ask are going to say X2. True, right now thte 3700 will beat the X2 3800 in most games, but the 3800 will win in many other areas, and as soon as you play a multi-threadeed or dual-core optimized game, the X2 will trounce the 3700.

 

[KoolDrew]

3800 X2

/thread

 

[Avalon]

Originally posted by: infestedgh0st

Originally posted by: Avalon
Well, it obviously depends on what you're going to use your system for. If I only game and never run more than two CPU-intensive apps at a time, I won't need an X2.

the thing is, x2 is more future-proofed. I mean applications in the 64bit environment will start taking advantage of the dual core setup.

If your mind is set, why are you asking us this question?

 

[bersl2]

3800+ X2 cache is unshared. I wouldn't call that having the same amount.

 

[TomKazansky]

Originally posted by: bersl2
3800+ X2 cache is unshared. I wouldn't call that having the same amount.

that's another factor that i was thinking...

 

[TankGuys]

Wow, I just looked at the poll results, and I think you have your answer!

Seriously though, unless all you ever do is play games, I'd say go the X2 route. It OC's great, and gives you the best all-around feature set. You'll be glad you did it.

 

[Pabster]

Even if you do game a lot...

Giving up a few hundred MHz isn't a big deal. Are you really going to notice the difference between 90fps and 98fps?

 

[JD50]

Originally posted by: Pabster
Even if you do game a lot...

Giving up a few hundred MHz isn't a big deal. Are you really going to notice the difference between 90fps and 98fps?

Same thing I was thinking. I just bought the X2 3800 today from www.tankguys.biz.

 

[Pabster]

Originally posted by: JD50
Same thing I was thinking. I just bought the X2 3800 today from www.tankguys.biz.

:thumbsup:

 

[AnImuS]

Originally posted by: KoolDrew
3800 X2

/thread

 

[coomar]

Originally posted by: Pabster
Even if you do game a lot...

Giving up a few hundred MHz isn't a big deal. Are you really going to notice the difference between 90fps and 98fps?

this is the keypoint, any skt 939 amd64 overclocked is good enough for games

 

[formulav8]

As someone else already pointed out, why did you make a post since your mind was already made up??


Jason

 

[Markfw]

Originally posted by: infestedgh0st

Originally posted by: bersl2
3800+ X2 cache is unshared. I wouldn't call that having the same amount.

that's another factor that i was thinking...

Who cares ? it will still wipe the floor on multitasking and multi-threaded apps, and its plenty fast for gaming.

 

[Unkno]

in terms of performance, the 3700 isn't really 200mhz faster...more like 100mhz faster. Because with the 3800, all of the windows applications (including firewall and anti-virus) are off loaded to the second core, thus leaving one WHOLE core for gaming. The 3700 would have to run all of the stuff in the background PLUS the game. In some cases, the 3800 would be faster than the 3700 in game if your running a lot of resource-heavy programs in your background, such as a very beefy software firewall.

 

[JBT]

3800 X2 no question. I can't wait to upgrade my rig and get an X2 w00t!!

 

[bjc112]

Originally posted by: KoolDrew
3800 X2

/thread

Yep..

Overclock the X2 SLIGHTLY and hit 2.4ghz and then it's not even close.

AMD should be selling nothing but 3000+ and X2's

 

[bjc112]

If you voted for the 3700+ you should be shot!

 

[Gamingphreek]

Originally posted by: bjc112

Originally posted by: KoolDrew
3800 X2

/thread

Yep..

Overclock the X2 SLIGHTLY and hit 2.4ghz and then it's not even close.

AMD should be selling nothing but 3000+ and X2's

QFT