975 vs 980

hellen_keller · 09-14-10, 07:29 PM

has anyone done a test to compare the two? stock speeds and oc'd to like 4ghz, do you actually gain from the two extra cores?

Bobnova · 09-14-10, 08:03 PM

In apps that can use >4 threads the difference is massive, 30-50%!
In apps that don't use >4 threads, the difference is minimal.

09-14-10, 07:29 PM	Thread Starter #1
hellen_keller New Member Join Date: Nov 2008	975 vs 980 has anyone done a test to compare the two? stock speeds and oc'd to like 4ghz, do you actually gain from the two extra cores?
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09-14-10, 08:03 PM	#2
Bobnova Air Superiority Senior Member Benching Team Leader Join Date: May 2009 Location: Humboldt	In apps that can use >4 threads the difference is massive, 30-50%! In apps that don't use >4 threads, the difference is minimal. __________________ "Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe." -- Einstein (maybe) How to check your PSU with a multimeter. 17bXw5t51rEBXGavJFMJsC8g7HQgThUGc7 Heatware.
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