Clairification about Dual Core, AMD X2 processors?

TheOrteganator · 01-23-2007, 05:53 AM

I've been looking at CPUs to possibly build my own computer. I currently have a 2.1 GHz AMD CPU, and I would like something that will be noticably faster and will stay ahead of games for a good amount of time.

I was confused when I saw that some of the Core 2 Duo and AMD X2 processors, which I think mean that there are 2 processing units(right?) were rated at only 2.4 GHz. I know that GHz isn't everything, but I know it counts for something.

Does the X2 and Core 2 Duo mean that there are 2 2.4GHz processors in it, or that it is the total of both?

Thanks, and any suggestions that you think will be a good improvement over what I have and will stay ahead of gaming will be much appreciated, AMD or Intel.

Dual_Corex2 · 01-23-2007, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by TheOrteganator

I've been looking at CPUs to possibly build my own computer. I currently have a 2.1 GHz AMD CPU, and I would like something that will be noticably faster and will stay ahead of games for a good amount of time.

I was confused when I saw that some of the Core 2 Duo and AMD X2 processors, which I think mean that there are 2 processing units(right?) were rated at only 2.4 GHz. I know that GHz isn't everything, but I know it counts for something.

Does the X2 and Core 2 Duo mean that there are 2 2.4GHz processors in it, or that it is the total of both?

Thanks, and any suggestions that you think will be a good improvement over what I have and will stay ahead of gaming will be much appreciated, AMD or Intel.

Both the cores would run at 2.4ghz, however you dont add them up. So its just 2.4ghz.

The Intel Core 2 Duo would be the best choice over any current AMD cpu.

TheOrteganator · 01-23-2007, 06:08 AM

Thanks. I'm going to try and find a list of every single component that I need before I order since I'm afraid I'll miss something, but once I do I'll look at the Core 2 Duo processors.

**The_Other_One** · 01-23-2007, 06:15 AM

What processor do you have? Athlon XP? Sempron? Athlon 64? There are quite a difference in these processors, and upgrading might be rather pointless(or require more than just a processor

)

As with any duel core, you have two cores, so basically 2 processors. So yes, you have two 2.4GHz cores in some processors. This does not equal 4.8GHz in any way. Under many circumstances, the a duel core is no faster, perhaps even slower than a single core at equal speeds. Your only real advantages are in multitasking and games that can utilize both cores.

Dual_Corex2 · 01-23-2007, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Other_One

What processor do you have? Athlon XP? Sempron? Athlon 64? There are quite a difference in these processors, and upgrading might be rather pointless(or require more than just a processor

)

As with any duel core, you have two cores, so basically 2 processors. So yes, you have two 2.4GHz cores in some processors. This does not equal 4.8GHz in any way. Under many circumstances, the a duel core is no faster, perhaps even slower than a single core at equal speeds. Your only real advantages are in multitasking and games that can utilize both cores.

If we are comparing the same processors, like pentium 4 and pentium D or AMD 64 and AMD 64 X2, then i believe that statement would be incorrect. In many cases the dual core would actually be faster. Depending really one what your using it for. Gaming wise, it pry wont make a bit of difference unless the game has a dual core patch, even then pry not. However in multitasking, cpu intense programs, and things such as those the dual core would perform much better. Im not sure how you think a dual core would be any slower then a single core at the same speed.

**The_Other_One** · 01-23-2007, 07:32 AM

Trust me, if you look around, you find some benchmarks of how single core applications are slower with duel core processors. It was more of a problem with duel processors and high latency between the processors. However, if you look around, there are benchmarks that show single core processors faster than duel.

Dual_Corex2 · 01-23-2007, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Other_One

Trust me, if you look around, you find some benchmarks of how single core applications are slower with duel core processors. It was more of a problem with duel processors and high latency between the processors. However, if you look around, there are benchmarks that show single core processors faster than duel.

But overall a dual core will outperform a single.

TheOrteganator · 01-23-2007, 05:45 PM

I'll look when I get home, but I think my current processor is just an AMD Athalon 64 2.10 GHz.

01-23-2007, 05:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
TheOrteganator Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 171	Clairification about Dual Core, AMD X2 processors? I've been looking at CPUs to possibly build my own computer. I currently have a 2.1 GHz AMD CPU, and I would like something that will be noticably faster and will stay ahead of games for a good amount of time. I was confused when I saw that some of the Core 2 Duo and AMD X2 processors, which I think mean that there are 2 processing units(right?) were rated at only 2.4 GHz. I know that GHz isn't everything, but I know it counts for something. Does the X2 and Core 2 Duo mean that there are 2 2.4GHz processors in it, or that it is the total of both? Thanks, and any suggestions that you think will be a good improvement over what I have and will stay ahead of gaming will be much appreciated, AMD or Intel.

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The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 23 Posts: 12,185	What processor do you have? Athlon XP? Sempron? Athlon 64? There are quite a difference in these processors, and upgrading might be rather pointless(or require more than just a processor ) As with any duel core, you have two cores, so basically 2 processors. So yes, you have two 2.4GHz cores in some processors. This does not equal 4.8GHz in any way. Under many circumstances, the a duel core is no faster, perhaps even slower than a single core at equal speeds. Your only real advantages are in multitasking and games that can utilize both cores. __________________ Urban De-Development * Athlon X2 4200 \| 2048M RAM \| 160G HD \| 7600GT * C2D T5250 \| 2048M RAM \| 160G HD \| Intel x3100 * G4 1.33GHz \| 512M RAM \| 40G HD \| Radeon 9200

01-23-2007, 07:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 23 Posts: 12,185	Trust me, if you look around, you find some benchmarks of how single core applications are slower with duel core processors. It was more of a problem with duel processors and high latency between the processors. However, if you look around, there are benchmarks that show single core processors faster than duel. __________________ Urban De-Development * Athlon X2 4200 \| 2048M RAM \| 160G HD \| 7600GT * C2D T5250 \| 2048M RAM \| 160G HD \| Intel x3100 * G4 1.33GHz \| 512M RAM \| 40G HD \| Radeon 9200

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