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- Jan 24, 2002
Hi,
I plan to upgrade my computer soon. Here is a question I have:
When the 2.8GHz P4 came out I read in a review that with the release of this processor Intel has fixed a bug or something in the P4 design. It had to do something with steppings (stuff I don't understand). So the new processor showed something like 5-10% increase in performance from the previous design even after you take into consideration the higher clock speed. If memory serves right the P4 2.66GHz came out after the 2.8GHz.
QUESTIONS:
Does the P4 2.66GHz have the design improvment?
Do all P4 2.66GHz feature this improvment or I have to watch out?
Thank you!
EDIT: By the way, I plan to upgrade after the P4 3.xxGHz comes out on NOV. 14. The price then for the P4 2.66GHz should fall to around $250 - the sweet spot.
I plan to upgrade my computer soon. Here is a question I have:
When the 2.8GHz P4 came out I read in a review that with the release of this processor Intel has fixed a bug or something in the P4 design. It had to do something with steppings (stuff I don't understand). So the new processor showed something like 5-10% increase in performance from the previous design even after you take into consideration the higher clock speed. If memory serves right the P4 2.66GHz came out after the 2.8GHz.
QUESTIONS:
Does the P4 2.66GHz have the design improvment?
Do all P4 2.66GHz feature this improvment or I have to watch out?
Thank you!
EDIT: By the way, I plan to upgrade after the P4 3.xxGHz comes out on NOV. 14. The price then for the P4 2.66GHz should fall to around $250 - the sweet spot.