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When motherboards and CPUs are reviewed, they typically include a number of 3D-related benchmarks, and some other synthetic and utility applications (winrar, etc.)
I am interested in getting the fastest compile times for C/C++ (and some Java). Does any of the usual benchmarks give a better indication of compilation times, specifically for Microsoft's compiler (visual studio 6 and newer) and gcc.
I am guessing that an Athlon 64 (3000/3200/3500) would make for a great build machine platform, but wanted to see how Intel EMT64 P4 stacks up. Or if I can get by with one of the newer 64-bit Semprons. I think the C compilers are single-threaded, and probably don't need very much cache...and may not benefit from the integrated memory controller on 939-based chips. ( The 64-bitness is required to compile and verify 64-bit specific code. )
Cheers and thanks to all.
I am interested in getting the fastest compile times for C/C++ (and some Java). Does any of the usual benchmarks give a better indication of compilation times, specifically for Microsoft's compiler (visual studio 6 and newer) and gcc.
I am guessing that an Athlon 64 (3000/3200/3500) would make for a great build machine platform, but wanted to see how Intel EMT64 P4 stacks up. Or if I can get by with one of the newer 64-bit Semprons. I think the C compilers are single-threaded, and probably don't need very much cache...and may not benefit from the integrated memory controller on 939-based chips. ( The 64-bitness is required to compile and verify 64-bit specific code. )
Cheers and thanks to all.
