[linux-audio-user] Intel Dual Core vs. AMD64

[Robert Jonsson]

Hi,

On Tuesday 12 September 2006 18:09, Chris Abbott wrote:
> I want to get my two cents in. Get an AMD 64-bit X2. The X2 is the
> dual-core series of AMD, if I'm not mistaken. Also keep in mind Intel
> keeps stealing stuff from AMD, such as the 64-bit technology. 

While it is true that intel is threading in amd's foot steps, calling it 
stealing is, well, just wierd. Actually it's a good thing as it brings a 
level compatibility between the chips.
It's not as if amd has ever copied intel, more like that's the norm. Still amd 
of late has delivered great cpus.

As for the original question, what to chose, having been burnt more times than 
I can count (I can't count that good though) I'd be cautious with any of 
these platforms. Linux support for new hardware is still nowhere near where 
it should be.
I currently own an AMD X2 system and I have struggled with it for along time 
now, for the moment it has won over me and am running a single core kernel 
which seems to solve most problems. Effectively this halves the possible 
performance...

As for Intel Core2 Duo, they get rave reviews lately for outstanding 
performance, still I'd be cautious until it's proven that this also relates 
to linux audio. It is not a given.
Traditionally intel processors are subject to more severe denormal problems, I 
don't know if that is still true for core2.

Regards,
Robert

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> They just 
> basically get their hands on an AMD processor, figure out how it works,
> and make their own. One piece of evidence is that AMD came out with the
> first 64-bit x86 processor. Not to mention AMD should be a little bit
> cheaper and more powerful. If you want some real fun, find a motherboard
> that supports two of them. Dual dual-core processors. I'm not sure if
> they even make these. heh heh, That would be some serious horsepower.
>
> Drucer Ninetynine wrote:
> > Get Intel core2duo. Not only has it excellent Linux
> > support, but it is also way faster than any AMD
> > processor out there. Just google for performance
> > reviews. You will be amazed.
> >
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