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    Application that benefits from 12 MB Cache and Quad Core

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by hendra, Apr 30, 2008.

  1. hendra

    hendra Notebook Virtuoso

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    Which application that benefit the most from quad core (going from dual core) and 12MB cache (going from 6 MB)?
     
    hendra, Apr 30, 2008
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  2. Mr._Kubelwagen

    Mr._Kubelwagen More machine now than man

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    Honestly, you won't see much difference, except in processor-intensive apps, like encoding video, or some CAD programs. Also, some games like supreme commander can make use of all 4 cores.
     
    Mr._Kubelwagen, Apr 30, 2008
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