Cache vs. Clock speed?

[C_olin]

Which one of these is best for gaming?

I found a CPU with:
256k Cache
2.17gig clock speed
333 FSB

And one with:
512k Cache
1.9 gig clock speed
333 FSB

Both for about the same price.... which is best for gaming?

Also, is there a huge difference (in gaming) with fsb 333 and fsb 400?


Thanks!

 

[Win2kpatcher]

The Cache is what you always want to concentrate on. I myself would sacrifice the little bit extra clock speed for that huge leap in Cache..is this L1 or L2 cache? There would be no noticible difference in a 333FSB vs 400FSB. What is the processor on both the computers?

 

[C_olin]

Here are the full specs for both proccessers...

AMD Athlon XP 2600+ "Barton", 333MHz FSB, 512K Cache Processor - Retail
(limit 5 per customer)

- Specifications -

Model: AMD Athlon XP 2600+
Core: Barton
Operating Frequency: 1.9GHz
FSB: 333MHz
Cache: L1/64K+64K; L2/512K
Voltage: 1.65V
Process: 0.13Micron
Socket: Socket A
Multimedia Instruction: MMX, SSE, 3DNOW!, 3DNOW!+
Packaging: Retail Box (Heatsink and Fan included)


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AMD Athlon XP 2700+, 333MHz FSB, 256K Cache Processor - Retail
(limit 10 per customer)

- Specifications -

Model: AMD Athlon XP 2700+
Core: Thoroughbred
Operating Frequency: 2.17GHz
FSB: 333MHz
Cache: L1/64K+64K; L2/256K
Voltage: 1.65V
Process: 0.13Micron
Socket: Socket A
Multimedia Instruction: MMX, SSE, 3DNOW!, 3DNOW!+
Packaging: Retail Box (Heatsink and Fan included)



So you are suggesting that i should get the 2600+?

Thanks!

 

[C_olin]

Oh, and I am ugrading from an:
Athlon XP 2000+ @ 1.6 gig
dunno about cache
133 FSB

Will there be a noticable different if i upgrade to the 2600+?

 

[Win2kpatcher]

Here are the full specs for both proccessers...

So you are suggesting that i should get the 2600+?

Thanks!

Yes this is just a personal prefernce type deal mainly..and price of course..You are only talking a 200MHZ diff roughly...you will notice a difference..then if that little voice in the back of your head is saying I shouldve went with that 2.17GHZ...no problem make that 1.9GHZ become 2.2GHZ that would be a safe overclock point if you do it right

 

[C_olin]

shaweet!

Thanks man, any other poeple's inputs?

 

[TheMajor]

Yeah, get the Barton and OC it.

 

[Leonidas]

i third that opinion.

 

[ekÆsine]

Oh, and I am ugrading from an:
Athlon XP 2000+ @ 1.6 gig
dunno about cache
133 FSB

Will there be a noticable different if i upgrade to the 2600+?

your xp2000 is running a physical 133Mhz FSB, but it's effective speed is 333Mhz. I think you're wasting your money on the xp2600. if you want better gaming concentrate your purchase on a better video card and forget about your cpu replacement. you also might want to reinstall windows if it's running unusually slow

 

[C_olin]

whats the difference between physical FBS and effective speed?