Star Wars Galaxies and CPUs

[shinyhalo]

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11.15 Will the game take advantage of my system's dual processor configuration?

SWG takes advantage of dual-processor machines. However, the game will always be playable on single processor machines. Also, keep in mind that the game simulation is actually run on our servers, so users with dual processor boxes will not have any fundamental game combat advantages. The SWG client, unlike most games, is actually multithreaded. The second thread is used for the fractal terrain generation. So dual processors will provide a notable boost to game performance.

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Question:

For a multithreaded client like SWG, is it more "cost to benefit" smart to build a dual cpu system or get a P4 with hyperthreading?

 

[Politik]

One faster cpu will very probably beat two slower cpus, whether you consider hyperthreading or not.

 

[zsouthboy]

Originally posted by: Politik
One faster cpu will very probably beat two slower cpus, whether you consider hyperthreading or not.

But.... for fractal terrain generation? I am inclined to think otherwise.

 

[AtomicDude512]

Hummm. I wish I wish I wish the Athlon MPs produced less heat and were not as expensive.