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    Fastest Processor for Non-Threaded Apps

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Apollo13, Jun 27, 2007.

  1. Apollo13

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    Partly inspired by t his wPrime thread, and partly by curiosity, I thought I'd ask here what is considered the fastest processor for non-threaded applications.

    Based on the current results, it would appear the AMD Opteron 148 @ 2.6 GHz is the leader (doubling times for dual-core). Close behind are the AMD Athlon 64 FX-60 @ 2.60GHz, Intel Core 2 Extreme CPU X6800 @ 2.93GHz, Intel Core 2 Duo CPU E6700 @ 2.66GHz, and AMD Athlon 64 3800+ @ 2.40GHz (the next-best single core). The Opteron is intended for servers; I'm more interested in consumer-targeted models.

    In particular, we are missing some of the highest-end single core processors from the data, with higher AMD Athlon 64 processors and Pentium 4 processor missing from the data. The best non-overclocked Pentium 4 rating is about 50% worse than the Athlon 64 FX-60, at 3.2 GHz.

    I'm particularly curious as to whether a Pentium 4 3.8 GHz or a Core2Duo e6320 1.86 GHz would be faster for single-core applications.

    And if you haven't posted in the benchmark thread, I encourage you to do so, even if you don't have a great setup. I'm sure there's a good number of people looking to see something near what they have to compare to for a reference point. The more results the better!
     
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    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    Opterons are not for servers anymore.... in fact, the most Opteron sold (dual core 165 w/ 1.8GHz) is purchased by consumers on online stores like Newegg.

    I have built many Opteron 165 systems... they were [and may still be] bang for the buck... because of their potential for fast and easy overclocks.... on the stock cooler that comes with it.

    In fact, I actually have an Opteron 175 in my notebook. :D (I had to get this because I couldnt overclock a 165 in my motherboard)

    It can easily be pushed to 2.6GHz [FX-60 speed] out of the box... with the stock cooling. Depending on motherboard and RAM... its can go to 3.0GHz as well on stock cooling. Idles around 40C and at load around 60C.

    Although now I would look towards the Core 2 Duo E4300 (1.8GHz), like the Opteron it can easily overclock past 2.8-3.0GHz.
     
    Gophn, Jun 27, 2007
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