P4 3.0 ghz vs _________

[NoctisReitop]

What dual multi-core processor outperforms a P4 3.0 GHZ processor and ends up cheaper than the P4? Or is there a multi-core cheaper than a P4? Just curious. I'm not familiar with at what point a multi core (being of less mhz) outperforms a single core (of more mhz). Both opinions and facts are welcomed. Thanks =)

[simple_inhibition]

E2140 as evidenced HERE

and if thats not enough of a performance improvement for you, you can always overclock that E2140 and get damn near stock E6850 performance for $70

[NoctisReitop]

Overclocking that dual core would require more than stock cooling, eh?

That's a very hefty increase in performance. I hadnt' expected that much. Nice site too *bookmarked*

[Yellowhello]

I heard that Toms Hardware isn't that reliable. :/

[screwballl]

I have always heard and seen that it is yellow... not everything is perfect but a very large wealth of online information.

[polobunny]

Originally Posted by screwballl

I have always heard and seen that it is yellow... not everything is perfect but a very large wealth of online information.

Strangely I've always seen biased reports or almost from Tom's. Comparing with my own experiences.



*cough bribing cough*
At any rate, you can get quite a nice improvement from OC'ing those lil guys.

[Yellowhello]

Tom must have a lot of iPods.

[simple_inhibition]

Originally Posted by NoctisReitop

Overclocking that dual core would require more than stock cooling, eh?

That's a very hefty increase in performance. I hadnt' expected that much. Nice site too *bookmarked*

nope, wouldnt need anything really more than stock cooling for a good solid overclock. now if your going to push the cpu, say 3.2+ghz then you might want to consider an after market cooler. really though, i would see how far i could get it on the stock cooler. if it gets near 3ghz with stock voltage and temps stay below my personal threshold (50c) i wouldnt invest in any more cooling. however if it starts nearing 50c yet im running stock voltage and the proc can definitely reach a higher speed, then i would invest in a new cooler. keep in mind, no matter how well you can cool a cpu, it will only overclock so far. a bum oc'er is a bum oc'er no matter how well its cooled.

[simple_inhibition]

Originally Posted by polobunny

Strangely I've always seen biased reports or almost from Tom's. Comparing with my own experiences.



*cough bribing cough*
At any rate, you can get quite a nice improvement from OC'ing those lil guys.

but what do they gain by showing how superior the core micro architecture is over shitburst....cough...erm netburst? its made by the same company: intel. its not comparing say an athlon x2 to a core 2 duo or a pentium d.

[polobunny]

Originally Posted by simple_inhibition

but what do they gain by showing how superior the core micro architecture is over shitburst....cough...erm netburst? its made by the same company: intel. its not comparing say an athlon x2 to a core 2 duo or a pentium d.

Ask them, not me :P
What if Intel says something such as "we really want to sell those new CPUs... you think you could make it look good?"