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Hardware  » Comparing CPU

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pussaykat

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5/28/09 7:42:28 PM#1

I have a dual core with 3.6 ghz p4 x2 installed. How does that compare those cpu built specificly for dual core machines?


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orionite

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5/28/09 8:22:06 PM#2

 

 

Your question can not be answered. A dual-core machine is a computer that houses a dual-core CPU (and a matching motherboard). Also, to my knowledge (correct me if I'm wrong), the P4 3,6GHz is not a dual core CPU. Unless you mean a dual CPU motherboard.

Clarify and people might be able to help you out.

pussaykat

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5/28/09 10:20:07 PM#3

I'm guessing i have a dual cpu motherboard because it really says 2 P4 cpu. How does that compare to the other one you mentioned?


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mokoleus

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5/28/09 10:24:59 PM#4

I have a p4 2.8c overclocked to 3.2 GHz, and because of hyperthreading, it's rated as two cpus, though it it isn't. Are you sure you have a dual core, and not just hyperthreading?

Sir_Drip

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5/28/09 10:32:26 PM#5

I beleave.. The keyword here is P4 "HT" Your Operating system picks it up as a "Dual Core" Back in them days...all that used 2x P4 "HT's'" CPU..were server boards!

pussaykat

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5/28/09 10:42:07 PM#6

I don't know about HT, says intel.

When i bought the machine i asked for a dual core machine and this is what the guy sold me. Got it for about 400-500$ used.

If i go to system it says p4 3.20 and p4 3.19. There's nothing about HT.

I don't know if that's good or bad that server boards used those. Which is it?


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Sir_Drip

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5/28/09 10:57:18 PM#7

That is eather a Northwood or Prescott CPU.  P4 single core with "HT" Hyper Threading. Your OS see's it at a Dual Core CPU.

 

 

EDIT- Much like the I7...Showing 8 core's in the OS!

pussaykat

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5/28/09 11:08:18 PM#8

So basicly you're telling me i asked for a dual core and he sold me a single?


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solareus

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5/29/09 4:42:11 AM#9

Sounds like he sold you a server board, lol. Are you blond ? Cause maybe he thought he was being slick .. :)  If you just bought it, I'd take it back and say "WTF"

 

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mundus01

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5/29/09 4:56:24 AM#10

The 3.6 is a pentium D has 2 cores but was intels first series of muli-core cpus. The new type are core2 duo the way the cores are connected and communicate are different. The newer types are alot faster .