An Intel processor through the eyes of an AMD user

[Tech Tweaker]

So to that theory, fast forward through generations and see if it holds true (it doesnt).

AMD's are what, ~1.35v now? While Sandybridge for example is ~1.16? C2D duals are usually ~1.25 as well.

Remember voltage vs clockspeed in regards to temperatures, voltages have a TREMENDOUSLY LARGER effect on temps that clock speed or instructions /cycle.

I haven't got a clue what voltages they're operating at now to be honest, and I know nothing about Sandybridge.

Maybe it's just the throughput that is causing the heat, and voltage and speed have no real bearing on the heat levels?

 

[EarthDog]

Those voltages are right.

We are really talking above my head, but from what little I know, I cant imagine that throughput is causing THAT much more heat while speed and voltage have no real bearing. That doesnt jive scientifically when you think about it.

 

[Tech Tweaker]

Those voltages are right.

We are really talking above my head, but from what little I know, I cant imagine that throughput is causing THAT much more heat while speed and voltage have no real bearing. That doesnt jive scientifically when you think about it.

Maybe it's magic?

I don't know, I'm running out of theories as to the cause of all the extra heat.

Could perhaps be something to do with the actual internal design of the processor.

 

[EarthDog]

Could perhaps be something to do with the actual internal design of the processor.

Who says when you lead a horse to water he wont drink it?

Cheers to you for drilling down to the fundemental differences between the two processors and scraping all the other talk here!