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    What are some things to test my processor out on?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by lottdod_1999, Jun 7, 2009.

  1. lottdod_1999

    lottdod_1999 Notebook Evangelist

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    I've never had a processor nearly as fast as a P8600, nor a video card for that matter, what are some cool things to test out on them to see how fast they are compared to old stuff?
     
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    3dMark 06, 3dMark Vantage, wPrime are typical benchmark tests.

    Gamewise, I'd suggest Crysis (obviously), Devil May Cry though is a better test as I believe it has no affinity with either Nvidia or ATI cards.
     
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    Fragilexx Get'cha head in the game

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    Oh, and you can always use the Windows Experience Index. Although it's not great, it does give you an idea for how much more improved your machine is from your last.

    My old old machine had a WEI of about 3.1 I think. The Inspiron I have gets 4.5; but that is purely due to the graphics; everything else is well over 5:

    Processor: 5.3
    RAM: 5.9
    Desktop Graphics: 4.5
    Gaming Graphics: 4.9
    Disk Transfer Rate: 5.8 (though I upgraded this to 7200RPM, it was 5.5 with 5400RPM....oooh .3 increase.....)
     
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    For some reason it's just not working. I keep trying to make it give me a rating, even when plugged in, it finishes and then stays unrated..
     
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    Manually navigate to the following folder:

    C:\Windows\Performance\WinSAT\DataStore\

    Now do you have any files with names that look something like this:

    2009-05-30 12.50.24.934 Assessment (Formal).WinSAT.xml

    ?
     
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    The WEI Window Experience Index is problematic at best ... :(

    Try this free Benchmarking tool at PC PitStop ... ;)

    http://pcpitstop.com/pcpitstop/default.asp

    Just click on the link for New Members and download a quick utility and then click Let's Go ... :)
     
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    or better yet, in the parent directory there is a file called winsat.txt. Have a look at that, it might explain things.

    I've never ever had any problems with it. Sure it's not what most people would use, but it gives a feel for improvements.
     
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    yes 3 for each time i tried i guess
     
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    The problem is that is the WEI score is based on the lowest common denominator with no diagnostic information provided.

    Give PC Pit Stop a try ... ;) http://pcpitstop.com/pcpitstop/default.asp
     
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    Yes, but for certain tasks that is a good representation, as something will always be the bottleneck.

    In any case, synthetic benchmarks are never better than real life tests.
     
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    What are some programs that take advantage of dual cores?
     
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    Might I suggest you use Google? A simple google search of a string along the lines of "programs that utilise multiple cores" will yield results that answer your question.

    In any case, if your computer does what you need it to do, why does any of this matter? The only genuine use for benchmarks etc is if you are having problems running something, or want to know if you can run something before buying it. What they more often get used for is genital measurement.
     
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    I like interacting with people better :p
    google can't think
     
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