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Subject: Re: Would the authors of each program tell us what processor to use?

Author: Robert Hyatt

Date: 18:06:00 02/16/00

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On February 16, 2000 at 16:28:06, Dave Gomboc wrote:

>On February 16, 2000 at 13:15:48, Robert Hyatt wrote:
>
>>If you mean "X86-compatible only" then the fastest Intel processor is the best,
>>and more than one cpu is even better.  In the intel world, the best (so far) is
>>the XEON processor, as it can be had in an 8-cpu box that is _really_ fast. (and
>>really pricey too of course).
>
>Even Xeon processors are pretty pricey.  About what percentage difference is
>there between a normal P-III and an Athlon, assuming the same clock rate?
>
>Dave


I only mentioned XEON because of SMP.  We have a new PIII/800 that looks
pretty good as a single-cpu machine.  But I'd take a quad (or 8-way) xeon
550 box any day, of course. :)

• Re: Would the authors of each program tell us what processor to use? Dave Gomboc 23:29:36 02/16/00
  • Re: Would the authors of each program tell us what processor to use? Robert Hyatt 06:40:59 02/17/00
    • Re: Would the authors of each program tell us what processor to use? Dave Gomboc 12:10:57 02/17/00
      • Re: Would the authors of each program tell us what processor to use? Robert Hyatt 14:03:50 02/17/00

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