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EM64T Xeon vs. Athlon 64 under Linux (AMD64)

Posted by Hemos on from the pressing-the-limits-of-the-machines dept.

legrimpeur writes "Anandtech has a nice performance comparison under Linux (AMD64) between the recently introduced 3.6GHz EM64T Xeon processor and an Athlon 64 3500+. It is disappointing to see how the Athlon gets trounced in FPU intensive benchmarks. No memory-bound benchmarks (where the Athlon is supposed to have an edge) are presented, though." Update: 08/09 23:34 GMT by T : As the Inquirer reports, many Anandtech readers take issue with the comparison.

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  1. whoa by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    i almost cared just then, for a second

  2. Prolly get in trouble... by hot_Karls_bad_cavern · · Score: 5, Funny

    for this, but:

    "..No memory-bound benchmarks (where the Athlon is supposed to have an edge) are presented, though."

    Why oh why do we continually have "reviews" posted that aren't comprehensive? Hell, i hardly even click on any of the posted reviews anymore...just read the comments later and find out what was missed or just plain wrong in the review.

    Where does one go to get the real, straight scoop other than buying both, testing all products involved?

    Yeah, i'm a little grouchy this morning...had to get that one out.

  3. Yayyyyyyy!!!!! by metalac · · Score: 2, Funny

    Finally Linux benchmarks :). They are sooo hard to find and finally they are being used.