Lower clock speed Quad or high GHz Dual core CPU?

On Sun, 16 Sep 2007 06:48:25 -0700, Tony G thoughfully wrote:

> Hi All
> What would be a recommended CPU of the below...
>
> E6850 3 GHz Core 2 Duo or a Q6700 2.66 GHz Core 2 Quad Processor..?
>
> In other words, is it better to get the Quad core with a lower clock
> speed over a higher clock speed on a dual core CPU...?
>
> As an FYI, I am interested in d applications and so am after the better
> spec for 3D applications.
>
> Regards
> Tony

Very little software take advantage of dual core cpus today and even
fewer will be able to utilize 4 cpus in one application, ie, timing the
processing of a threads return status, etc. Will you be running a SMP
Operating system? And what about the heating and cooling fan noise?
Is the quad core more efficient than the dual core?

If you're going to use industrial 3D applications that can utilize more
than 2 cpus then go for the quad otherwise ........
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>E6850 3 GHz Core 2 Duo or a Q6700 2.66 GHz Core 2 Quad Processor..?

One other thing to consider is whether the application is memory
bandwidth limited. IIRC, the Q6700 is a 1066 MHz FSB and the E6850 is
a 1333 MHz FSB.

-- David
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