IÂ’m somewhat confused when it comes to comparing all the processor types with one measure stick. For example, my PC is P4 1.80 GHz (HT disabled) and 512MB RAM. The computer at work is again P4, but 3.20 GHz with HT and 1GB RAM.
Now this summer I am going to build my first PC. If I am going to use 2GB RAM and 2.4 or 2.66 GHz Conroe, how much faster is it going to be than the 3.20 GHz at work? It better be A LOT faster because I am not too impressed with the 3.20. I read that dual to single core ratio is 1.5. So 2.66 Conroe is supposed to be 3.99 GHz when compare to P4. Is that right? That doesnÂ’t sound too good because itÂ’s only a 20% improvement (if I donÂ’t overclock).
How long will it take to restart windows with 2.66 GHz Conroe? I was really hoping it would take only about 5-8 seconds to restart and load all the applications.
Now this summer I am going to build my first PC. If I am going to use 2GB RAM and 2.4 or 2.66 GHz Conroe, how much faster is it going to be than the 3.20 GHz at work? It better be A LOT faster because I am not too impressed with the 3.20. I read that dual to single core ratio is 1.5. So 2.66 Conroe is supposed to be 3.99 GHz when compare to P4. Is that right? That doesnÂ’t sound too good because itÂ’s only a 20% improvement (if I donÂ’t overclock).
How long will it take to restart windows with 2.66 GHz Conroe? I was really hoping it would take only about 5-8 seconds to restart and load all the applications.