Quad-core Intel Kentsfield processors
We used the following components:
We used a customary set of application benchmarks. Let's first
take a look at the results of synthetic benchmarks.
These are exclusively synthetic benchmarks which demonstrate
the theoretical performance.
Now on to the gaming benchmarks.
Kb/s, the more - the better
We included the results of overclocked processors into the
list in order to estimate the scaling of performance as the clock speed
goes up. Besides, our readers should be well aware of what they are
after when buying a certain processor.
Final Words
The conclusions are very simple. First, 4-core Kentsfield
processors are aimed solely at professionals who use optimized
software. In any case, regular users of such software can purchase this
processor, unless they are scared away by the price (about 1000$). Foe
this money, the user gets a system which is almost 1.5 times faster
than that based on the CPU Conroe, and 3-4 times faster than
single-core processors.
For all the other users, Kentsfield is not yet a necessity.
Even on occasional use of optimized software, dual-core Conroe fully
meets all the needs and requirements.
As regards the overclocking, at that the technology limit of
Kentsfield is absolutely the same as in Conroe. But the heat emission
of the new processor is much higher and reaches 130 W. In fact, due to
Prescott this value is not scaring for users, and retail shops offer
respective cooling systems and power supply units.
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