Quick CPU question

l1zrdking · 11-July-05, 08:44 PM

Is the performance of a proc with 1mb of cache really that much more noticable than one with 512kb? I'm eyeing the x2 proc and the price of the 4200 is a hellova lot more in my budget than the 4400. So is the 4400+ gonna be worth that big of a price jump?

anime-fan-man · 11-July-05, 10:56 PM

I'm going to say yes its worth it, your buying the amd 64 x2 4400, it may cost more but with 2 proc's the more the cache the better.

Highperf15 · 11-July-05, 10:59 PM

Actually, the more cache the better. But for the price of that chip, I'd consider the 64 3700+ with 1mb cache. This a fast azz chip without the high price.

l1zrdking · 11-July-05, 11:14 PM

Well I'm pretty set on getting dual core. I do alot of things at once, normally while gaming. Plus, I try to get a minimum of 2 years out of each upgrade. I just wanted to know if cache made that big of a difference. I probably dont NEED dual core, but how often do we need half of what we get for our pcs

It would be nice if we got a nice price drop since this build wont happen for a month or two.

BigAkita · 11-July-05, 11:30 PM

I did a test a while back and found that processor speed actually outweighs cache benefits. A 200MHz difference negated 512Mb of cache.

However, if I were buying right now it would be a X2 processor. The dually is kicking ass all over the place.

Highperf15 · 11-July-05, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BigAkita


	I did a test a while back and found that processor speed actually outweighs cache benefits. A 200MHz difference negated 512Mb of cache. However, if I were buying right now it would be a X2 processor. The dually is kicking ass all over the place.

Yeah, I agree.............but their sooooo damn pricey right now.UGH!!!!

l1zrdking · 12-July-05, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Highperf15


	Yeah, I agree.............but their sooooo damn pricey right now.UGH!!!!

I know, and considering I plan on the nvidia 7800 too spendin that much is gonna sting, However, I've been puttin some flow back for a few months now just for this, and my system is selling for 550. So knock on wood i'll have plenty of money to work with. *famous last words eh? heh* If i can sell my radeon 9800 I'd be even happier heh

$SOLID$ Necro · 12-July-05, 05:41 AM

Simple rule of thumb for gamers:

Buy the best vid card you can afford, then spend whatever is left on the CPU...that's what Overclocking is for!

l1zrdking · 17-July-05, 02:35 AM

Yeah your right, the way things are rolling right now I may have to settle for a cheaper CPU. My hours got drasticly cut, (by 20hours) So I'm eyein something cheaper around 3700+ or something along those lines. Then make the jump to the x2 later on. But hey, it'll still be a NICE jump from my p4 2.6c

11-July-05, 08:44 PM		#1 (permalink)
l1zrdking Apex Techie Lite	Quick CPU question Is the performance of a proc with 1mb of cache really that much more noticable than one with 512kb? I'm eyeing the x2 proc and the price of the 4200 is a hellova lot more in my budget than the 4400. So is the 4400+ gonna be worth that big of a price jump?

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11-July-05, 10:56 PM		#2 (permalink)
anime-fan-man Apex Elite Tech	I'm going to say yes its worth it, your buying the amd 64 x2 4400, it may cost more but with 2 proc's the more the cache the better.

11-July-05, 10:59 PM		#3 (permalink)
Highperf15 a.k.a., Frank Bullitt	Actually, the more cache the better. But for the price of that chip, I'd consider the 64 3700+ with 1mb cache. This a fast azz chip without the high price.

11-July-05, 11:14 PM		#4 (permalink)
l1zrdking Apex Techie Lite	Well I'm pretty set on getting dual core. I do alot of things at once, normally while gaming. Plus, I try to get a minimum of 2 years out of each upgrade. I just wanted to know if cache made that big of a difference. I probably dont NEED dual core, but how often do we need half of what we get for our pcs It would be nice if we got a nice price drop since this build wont happen for a month or two.

11-July-05, 11:30 PM		#5 (permalink)
BigAkita n00b-ass reviewer	I did a test a while back and found that processor speed actually outweighs cache benefits. A 200MHz difference negated 512Mb of cache. However, if I were buying right now it would be a X2 processor. The dually is kicking ass all over the place.

12-July-05, 05:41 AM		#8 (permalink)
$SOLID$ Necro Mastah Overclocker	Simple rule of thumb for gamers: Buy the best vid card you can afford, then spend whatever is left on the CPU...that's what Overclocking is for!

17-July-05, 02:35 AM		#9 (permalink)
l1zrdking Apex Techie Lite	Yeah your right, the way things are rolling right now I may have to settle for a cheaper CPU. My hours got drasticly cut, (by 20hours) So I'm eyein something cheaper around 3700+ or something along those lines. Then make the jump to the x2 later on. But hey, it'll still be a NICE jump from my p4 2.6c