AMD 90nm Evaluated

muyuubyou writes "The Tech Report has measured the new 90nm A64 3500+ against its 130nm counterpart and a Pentium 4 3.6Ghz 90nm. AMD looks way ahead in the 90nm process especially when it comes to power consumption. Note these are consumptions for the entire system including GeForce 6800 GTs and hefty PSUs. RTFineShortArticle for more detail on the configuration. Leaving the PC on overnight is probably not a good idea with these new Pentium 4s."

Comments

How do we power these systems?

[aldoman]

With every computing consuming more and more power, its looking like we will need a wind turbine or solar PV array for anyone to run a decent sized network of computers at home.

Anyone currently doing this? I'm thinking of installing a turbine, but unsure of where to start out.

if intel were another company...

[etaluclac]

they'd bill this as a "feature." Buy the processor and we'll bundle the radiator for free. Remember, supplies are limited, so hurry before winter approaches.

Does he work close to HELL???

[mreed911]

The ambient temperature in my office was about 85F/29C,

The *ambient* temp was 85F? Lord, I'd hate to think how much I'd be sweating in an 85 degree office with limited air movement...

This magazine writer works at a place that can't afford air conditioning? Or does he have so many computers in there that he's just cooking himself voluntarily?!?

What *does* roast-geek smell like?

Re:Does he work close to HELL???

[gregarican]

This must be the data center for Kathi Lee Gifford's clothing sweatshop.

Re:Power consumption

[Peldor]

Yes, actually it is.

Let's say your average 'gamer' system uses 500W of power, including monitor.

At 10c per KWh, that is going to be 5c/hour, or $37/month.

500 W of power is grossly overestimating even a top end gaming system with a big CRT. Real world numbers are closer to 1/3 to 1/2 that even when playing games. If you can manage to play games 24/7 on a 50" big screen TV, well then, more power to you.