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Pentium IV Hits 2 Ghz

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the faster-and-faster-they-go dept.

A number of people wrote in with the news that Intel released the 2 Ghz chip. The Tech-Report article points out a couple interesting meta-ideas - this is Intel's chance to retake the performance crown from AMD, as well as being one of those round numbers that makes people feel warm and fuzzy. I'm sure there's going to be gobs of benchmarks today - post 'em in the comments as you find 'em.

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  1. Anadtech article... by cperciva · · Score: 5, Informative

    Here.

    Basic conclusion: 2.0GHz P4 == 1.4GHz K7, but when the 2.2GHz P4.1 comes out in November it will take a clear lead.

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  2. More... by tcc · · Score: 5, Informative
    More reviews:

    HardOCP

    Source Mag
    Cpu Review
    Acid Hardware

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  3. Roundup of Reviews... by Rura+Penthe · · Score: 4, Informative

    Let's see, we have a Firingsquad review...

    An AnandTech review.

    And let's not forget ExtremeTech's review.

    And finally Kyle and the gang at [H]ardOCP did a review.

    Incidentally, [H] got their p4 to over 2.2ghz, but ran into heat issues at 2.3.

  4. Re:The challenge of large numbers by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Informative

    Water boils @ 100 degrees...

  5. Re:What did you expect? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Informative

    Why are you comparing clock speed to clock speed? The Intel is designed to run at a higher clock speed. Get over it! You couldn't pump an Athlon up to 2GHz! IIRC, they won't scale past 1.8GHz until they move to 0.13 micron. That's the whole point... Smack!

  6. Lots of people by van+der+Rohe · · Score: 2, Informative

    in video and pro-audio care a lot.

    An extra chunk of processor cycles = more effects plugins, virtual instruments, etc. This is a big deal for folks with native studio setups.

    You're not going to notice a difference in Word but I sure as HELL would notice a difference in Cubase.

    http://www.mp3.com/vanderrohe

  7. Another few [fairly interesting!] reviews. . . by stevarooski · · Score: 3, Informative

    Didn't see these posted, so check these out:

    SharkyExtreme, and pcmag.com.

    Naturally, those seeking the zdnet advertising-big money-enhanced (tm) view should choose the latter, while those seeking that of an enthusiast should check out Sharky's. ;o)

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