Is Dual-Core Worth It?

Chris Simon (csimon) Many enthusiasts are asking the same questions ...Is it worth my investment to purchase dual-core over single-core? Will I get equal or better performance and overclocks with an X2?

January 17, 2006 11:08 PM ET in News,

Madshrimps has posted a review of the entry level dual-core server CPU, the Opteron 165. Is it worth the investment to purchase dual-core over a single core?

View: Opteron 165 – Upgrade to X2

[i]“So much buzz on the Opteron Dual Core S939 since November last year; I was hoping I would get the same result my Venice delivers. By the time I got my hands on this Opteron 165 Retail Pack, the price has gone up to $330. Many said AMD might require dealers to follow the “rules”; selling Opteron to Server System Integrators rather than direct retail channels to people like you and I. I have heard rumors that AMD was pushing Opteron to retailers in hope for a better number in Server market. I really could care for less; as long as mine returns the same result as my Venice. Still, I remain spirited as most single core Opteron are doing “well” in overclocking headroom using air cooling.”[/i]

Manufacturer “stepping” is an important factor in obtaining a successful overclocker and a little research can be very beneficial.

Source: Madshrimps

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4 Comments:

  1. muddocktor
    17 Jan '06, 11:27 pm

    I find the dual core procs are perfect for my needs. I've enjoyed the smoothness of dual processor machines when doing multiple tasks ever since I built my first AMD dually and now I can have the same type performance using a regular single socket, inexpensive (in relation to a dual processor workstation mobo),overclockable motherboard. I call it having your cake and eating it too.

  2. Leonardo
    18 Jan '06, 12:34 am
    I've enjoyed the smoothness of dual processor machines when doing multiple tasks

    Exactly. It's like a big V8 engine. The high performance four-cylinder down the street may be just as 'fast', but the V8 handles any load with ease.

  3. Bud
    18 Jan '06, 11:37 pm

    i gotta say i love my dual core. convert mpeg 4 to vob. and play bf2 how sweet is that

  4. Shorty
    19 Jan '06, 12:55 am

    Absolutely agree with you there bud. Burning DVD while gaming for the win

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