Windows XP and Dual Core Processors

2048Megabytes · 10-14-2007, 08:58 PM

I know Windows XP 32-bit Service Pack 2 is able to run with a dual core processor, but from my studies I have read that Windows XP 32-bit cannot fully utilize many of the benefits that dual core gives since the operating system is not threaded.

What other benefits would a dual core processor give other than multitasking to Windows XP 32-bit?

UriA702 · 10-14-2007, 11:53 PM

It's not the operating system that is not capable, most programs besides for cpu-intensive programs such as photoshop, or video editing programs are written to utilize the dual-core threading technology. Even on Vista Ultimate, I have only come by a few programs that use this technology.

2048Megabytes · 10-15-2007, 01:30 AM

Sounds to me unless I use programs that are threaded or unless I use multiple programs that require a lot of resources that I am better off staying with my AMD Athlon 4000+ single core processor.

Thanks for the information.

PC eye · 10-15-2007, 02:22 AM

I run some older 2000-2002 games like Soldier of Fortune, SOF II, Return to CastleWolfenstein with an AMD AM2 6000+ X2 for the cpu without problems. Those are run on both XP and Vista alike. I no longer see the lags in desktop apps and video capturing that was seen on the last 939 build with the 3500+ single core mpdel there.

2048Megabytes · 10-15-2007, 03:08 AM

I think the fastest dual core there is for the Socket 939 motherboard I have is an AMD Athlon 4200 X 2.

PC eye · 10-15-2007, 03:18 AM

The actual fastest dual core model for the 939 boards was the FX-60 taken out of production. That was the only dual core model in the FX performance line. The 4800+ X2 was the next down for stock speed.

Processor AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core
Model 4800+
OPN TrayADA4800DAA6CD
OPN PIBADA4800CDBOX
Operating Mode 32 BitYes
Operating Mode 64 BitYes
RevisionE6Core Speed (Mhz)2400
Voltages1.30V1.35V
Max Temps (C)49-65
Wattage110 W
L1 Cache Size (KB)128L2 Cache Size (KB)1024CMOS90nm SOI
Socket939
http://products.amd.com/en-us/Deskto...il.aspx?id=103

[-0MEGA-] · 10-15-2007, 03:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PC eye

The actual fastest dual core model for the 939 boards was the FX-60 taken out of production. That was the only dual core model in the FX performance line.

You mean for the 939 socket right? Because there was an FX-62, as well as the current FX-7# series.

2048Megabytes · 10-15-2007, 03:54 AM

I heard the AMD FX series of processors ran pretty hot. Is this true?

[-0MEGA-] · 10-15-2007, 04:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2048Megabytes

I heard the AMD FX series of processors ran pretty hot. Is this true?

Not really, they were considered really cool when compared to the Pentium D/EE's.

PC eye · 10-15-2007, 04:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by [-0MEGA-]

You mean for the 939 socket right? Because there was an FX-62, as well as the current FX-7# series.

If there was an FX-62 in the 939 line it certainly didn't last long.

Here's what the AMD cpu reference chart for Socket 939 models at AMD.

http://products.amd.com/en-us/Deskto...7=&f8=&f9=2000&

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PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 19,226	The actual fastest dual core model for the 939 boards was the FX-60 taken out of production. That was the only dual core model in the FX performance line. The 4800+ X2 was the next down for stock speed. Processor AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Model 4800+ OPN TrayADA4800DAA6CD OPN PIBADA4800CDBOX Operating Mode 32 BitYes Operating Mode 64 BitYes RevisionE6Core Speed (Mhz)2400 Voltages1.30V1.35V Max Temps (C)49-65 Wattage110 W L1 Cache Size (KB)128L2 Cache Size (KB)1024CMOS90nm SOI Socket939 http://products.amd.com/en-us/Deskto...il.aspx?id=103 __________________ Turning auto exhaust into a new energy source http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/Ahe...ory?id=5552209 Ahead of theCurve: Extreme gamers play 45hrs. a week http://blogs.abcnews.com/aheadofthec...extreme-g.html

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10-15-2007, 01:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
2048Megabytes Platinum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mainland United States Posts: 858	Sounds to me unless I use programs that are threaded or unless I use multiple programs that require a lot of resources that I am better off staying with my AMD Athlon 4000+ single core processor. Thanks for the information.

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2048Megabytes Platinum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mainland United States Posts: 858	I think the fastest dual core there is for the Socket 939 motherboard I have is an AMD Athlon 4200 X 2.

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2048Megabytes Platinum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mainland United States Posts: 858	I heard the AMD FX series of processors ran pretty hot. Is this true?