where are the dual core applications?

**dubstar** · April 5th, 2006

i'm about to invest a tiny tiny bit on a dual core laptop. i am wondering if i really need to, or if i should get an older (read: cheaper) laptop.

i understand if a program makes threads it will process the requests faster but where is the huge list of dual core optimized software?? i googles to no avail.

**Sazar** · April 5th, 2006

Dual is the better way to go.

Even if not all apps take advantage of multi-threading, the actual product is still smoother and feels a lot more efficient for day to day apps.

And there are more and more apps that take advantage of the multi-threading capabilities.

**LeeJend** · April 5th, 2006

Now that is weird.

There are multithread development systems and benchmarks available but no hits on anyone bragging about having multithread software or being able to use dual CPUs.

http://www.amdcompare.com/ecosystem/...4/default.aspx

On the other hand I'm doing an avi to dvd conversion right now and really wish I had a dual CPU. My internet is choking because of the conversion.

**Sazar** · April 5th, 2006

Quake 4 shows visible improvement in performance on dual-core v/s single core and there are some authoring apps out there (professional) which are multi-threaded.

I would expect, with the ps3 and xb360 both being multi-core, gaming at least will see more multi-threading introduced.

**kcnychief** · April 5th, 2006

Another thing to keep in mind dubstar, is that while there might not be alot now, there is bound to be some in the future. I think since you seem to be concerned with cost, I would weigh the pros/cons of the purchase, and then match it to the difference in price. Then, make the best decision that works out for YOU

**Grandmaster** · April 5th, 2006

Dual core should go mainstream this year, so I'd expect more dual core optimized apps to come out.

**dubstar** · April 5th, 2006

is there a reason to choose, lets say, a 1.86 dual core over a 3ghz single core HT?

-thanks for the quick replies, by the way.

-- wondering if i should wait for 64bit dual core..

**Sazar** · April 5th, 2006

Originally Posted by dubstar

is there a reason to choose, lets say, a 1.86 dual core over a 3ghz single core HT?

3ghz implies a p4.

For a notebook a p4 is not the recommended route to go.

It's hotter and performance is the same or less. Plus, battery life sucks compared to a p-M based config.

-thanks for the quick replies, by the way.

-- wondering if i should wait for 64bit dual core..

Merom is round the corner, I would probably wait if possible. Price will likely be a little higher.

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Sazar F@H - Is it in you? Joined: April 2002 Location: Between Austin and Tampa Posts: 14,888 Reputation: 4110 Power: 313	Re: where are the dual core applications? Quake 4 shows visible improvement in performance on dual-core v/s single core and there are some authoring apps out there (professional) which are multi-threaded. I would expect, with the ps3 and xb360 both being multi-core, gaming at least will see more multi-threading introduced. Help to find cures for Alzheimer's, Mad Cow (BSE), CJD, ALS, Huntington's, Parkinson's disease, and many Cancers. Folding@Home, is it in you?

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dubstar format c: Joined: December 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,358 Reputation: 50 Power: 129	Re: where are the dual core applications? is there a reason to choose, lets say, a 1.86 dual core over a 3ghz single core HT? -thanks for the quick replies, by the way. -- wondering if i should wait for 64bit dual core.. QuistPro: 13" macbook pro. mid 2009. 10.6.4 box360: xbox 360 elite apple airport extreme / fios / 10mb/2mb retired: nerdBox: a7n8x-d / xp pro / 2800 athlon xp quistBox: xbox 1.6b / 250g / xenium ice mod-chip quistServ: dell pEdge 600sc / 2k3 blackthorne: dell e1505 / mce / 1.83 duo iQuist: White 3g iPhone / 16g / jailbroken / unlocked TMobile quistMobile: tmobile mda quistMobile2: htc g1

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Sazar F@H - Is it in you? Joined: April 2002 Location: Between Austin and Tampa Posts: 14,888 Reputation: 4110 Power: 313	Re: where are the dual core applications? Originally Posted by dubstar is there a reason to choose, lets say, a 1.86 dual core over a 3ghz single core HT? 3ghz implies a p4. For a notebook a p4 is not the recommended route to go. It's hotter and performance is the same or less. Plus, battery life sucks compared to a p-M based config. -thanks for the quick replies, by the way. -- wondering if i should wait for 64bit dual core.. Merom is round the corner, I would probably wait if possible. Price will likely be a little higher. Help to find cures for Alzheimer's, Mad Cow (BSE), CJD, ALS, Huntington's, Parkinson's disease, and many Cancers. Folding@Home, is it in you?

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