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AMD's server demonstration, containing four AMD Opteron processors, ran a 32-bit Web server on top of a 64-bit SuSE Linux operating system and serving Web pages to an eighth-generation AMD Athlon™ processor-based machine.
AMD has previously shown single and dual-processor configurations of its eighth-generation processor family, running both 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems, including a developmental version of 64-bit Microsoft® Windows®. Microsoft Corp. is collaborating with AMD to incorporate 64-bit support for the eighth-generation AMD Athlon and AMD Opteron processors into the Windows operating system. Together, AMD’s next-generation processors and Windows are designed to provide customers a flexible, compatible and reliable platform.
AMD continues to hit developmental milestones for its next-generation processors, as shown by today’s demonstration, and continues to build industry momentum for its upcoming product family.
The AMD Opteron processor is designed to scale from one to eight processors with no external logic required. This can aid system designers by reducing the cost and complexity of building servers and workstations. It can also aid customers by reducing cost and increasing server scalability.AMD is also on a 0.13 Micron Die.
It's interesting how MicroSquish is "collaborating with AMD".
Maybe MicroSquish knows something? Hummmm...
Originally posted by Weshy
I have an Athlon XP 1600+ @ 2000+ running at 31 idle and 35 under load. Sounds pretty hot compared to that 2.6ghz P4 don't it. What room temp did you get that result from? How did you measure
So what the hell does that prove? That my processor runs cooler than a 1.3ghz Duron? Don't think so. Apples to apples comparison before saying 1 processor runs cooler than another. Same components installed in the same type of case in the same area of the room under same room temps using the same cooling methods and using the same measuring techniques.
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Why don't you actually try measuring the real world performance between those 2 first? I know which chip comes out on top, do you?
Weshy.
Originally posted by SnookBooger
Get a P4 Northie and you won't have to worry about cpu temps. On the remote chance that it should start to overheat (due to fan failure) it'll lower it's clock speed to begin cooling down. This is all automatic so you can concentrate on the more enjoyable things in life.
Originally posted by gtgarside
SnookBooger, I would say that you would still need to worry about temp. I know that the Orig P4 could throttle temp if the heatsink and fan were removed or fell off, bu that sacrificed an awful lot of clock cycles. So if it is running real hot flatout then it will throttle down to something like 600 or maybe 900, so you have then wasted money when you bought a 2.4 GHz CPU, why waste money on that.
Also to the original post: yeah that temp is too high I would get a ThermalTake Volcano and some Arctic Silver III. I did, I had CPU at 67 C and it is now down the 38-45 C.
A possible reason that Intel might be more expensive is the clock throtte during heatsink removal. P4 and P3 will throttle down and crash respectivle where as Athlon and AthlonXP will roasting nicely in their own juices, but you save money with the AMD and you get a fancy floor show when it goes that way.
I prefer AMD myself, I can spend more money and GFx and Sound cards if an Intel hasnt eaten my pockets and trousers. I can also afford a better heatsink and fan to prevent meltdown.