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Intel Turbo Boost vs. AMD Turbo Core Explained
An anonymous reader recommends a PC Authority article explaining the whys and wherefores of Intel Turbo Boost and AMD Turbo Core approaches to wringing more apparent performance out of multi-core CPUs. "Gordon Moore has a lot to answer for. His prediction in the now seminal 'Cramming more components onto integrated circuits' article from 1965 evolved into Intel's corporate philosophy and have driven the semiconductor industry forward for 45 years. This prediction was that the number of transistors on a CPU would double every 18 months and has driven CPU design into the realm of multicore. But the thing is, even now there are few applications that take full advantage of multicore processers. What this has led to is the rise of CPU technology designed to speed up single core performance when an application doesn't use the other cores. Intel's version of the technology is called Turbo Boost, while AMD's is called Turbo Core. This article neatly explains how these speed up your PC, and the difference between the two approaches. Interesting reading if you're choosing between Intel and AMD for your next build."
When will we stop referencing Moore's law? This has about as much relevancy today as Tom Watson's statement of "there is a world market for maybe five computers" made in 1943. Really, let it go. As a child I loved the TV show SPACE: 1999. But its gone now and not relevant, the same as Moore's law. No offense to the man himself, I truly do appreciate his work and discoveries. but it is time to move on. Say good night, Gracie.