Higher GHz(AMD) vs Lower GHz(Core Duo 2)?

[twolves90]

Ok. What precisely marks an E6300 better than an AMD 4200+?

The E6300 has 1.86 GHz, while the 4200 has 2.2 GHz, however, I have read over and over that the E6300 is much better and/or faster than the 4200 and im just curious what particular specs make it that way?

OR is it that the E6300 only performs better when OC'ed?

Thank you (im just learning )

 

[ckfordy]

The E6300 is alot better then the 4200 cause it has new architechure and better technology then amd that is what makes it better then amd and it is cheaper.

 

[Geoff]

Intel's core architecture performs more cycles per clock, which in turn allows for more efficient power for the clock speed. There are also a variety of other adjustments/improvements that have made it much better.

It's similar to the Pentium M, since thats what the Core architecture is based off of.

 

[Impr3ssiv3]

its pretty much the exact same reason why AMD was better than INTEL when AMD had slower clocks. except now the perspective has switched


more cycles are done per clock increasing performance

 

[34erd]

more cycles are done per clock increasing performance

Actually that would mean raising the clock speed (hertz equals cycles done in a second). The main reason why slower processors can perform better than faster clocked ones is because of a shorter stage pipeline.


Honestly they're pretty close to each other in terms of performance... IMO conroe is over rated (although still great performing chips) - OMG CONR03 IZ TEH PWNZORS!!!1!11!

The E6300 may clock better than a 4600+, but you'll need a motherboard that can keep up with a high FSB to get above 3 Ghz.

 

[Rambo]

The E6300 may clock better than a 4600+, but you'll need a motherboard that can keep up with a high FSB to get above 3 Ghz.

Yeah, that's right... The Allendale's/Conroe's have so much overclocking potential, but you need decent components in order to allow for the overclock. So you save money on the processors, but end up spending more on expensive motherboards and RAM!

 

[Geoff]

Actually that would mean raising the clock speed (hertz equals cycles done in a second). The main reason why slower processors can perform better than faster clocked ones is because of a shorter stage pipeline.

You're right, for some reason I was thinking of something different.

 

[Impr3ssiv3]

Actually that would mean raising the clock speed (hertz equals cycles done in a second). The main reason why slower processors can perform better than faster clocked ones is because of a shorter stage pipeline.


Honestly they're pretty close to each other in terms of performance... IMO conroe is over rated (although still great performing chips) - OMG CONR03 IZ TEH PWNZORS!!!1!11!

The E6300 may clock better than a 4600+, but you'll need a motherboard that can keep up with a high FSB to get above 3 Ghz.

yeah i think CONROE is overated too

thats why im still doing an AM2 build

 

[Geoff]

yeah i think CONROE is overated too

thats why im still doing an AM2 build

It may be overrated, but theres no denying the facts that any Conroe will outperform any of the Athlon 64/X2/FX series. And even the E6300/E6400 will outperform any of the X2's.

 

[ReturnToEmpire]

It may be overrated, but theres no denying the facts that any Conroe will outperform any of the Athlon 64/X2/FX series. And even the E6300/E6400 will outperform any of the X2's.

a well respected statement, but i think theyre talking about a build in its entirety not just the processor aspect, you have to look at money/performance to truly respect their beliefs.

 

[bebopin64]

$200 for an E6300 is not expensive.