Pentium 4

[AndrewtheGreat]

Which is better for gaming, The pentium 4 on .13 micron technology or the pentium 4 on .09 micron technology? I dont want to hear about AMDs in this post, just about my question?

Andrew Davis

 

[D4RK GR4YL3N]

The .09 micron P4 run a lot hotter and I know they are better at video editing, but when it comes to games they're pretty much even. I would choose the Northwood because of its lower power consumption alone.

 

[drewfus137]

This may be a dumb question, but which is the Northwood? Is it .13 or .09 ?

 

[AndrewtheGreat]

northwood is .13, prescott is .09.

 

[ag3]

prescott is horrible.

 

[WQ87]

Until they stop the prescott from heating up crazy, northwood is the way to go.

 

[AndrewtheGreat]

aside from the heat thing, is it better or not?

 

[bla!!]

From what I've been hearing around these forums and from others is that the Northwood (.13 micron) have been out performing the prescotts (.09 micron) at lower speeds, about 2.0-2.8 but as you're reaching higher speeds the prescotts overtake the northwood and out perform them from 3.0 and up.

 

[AndrewtheGreat]

ok. thanks alot all of you.

 

[heavywx]

I have both a 2.6 northwoods and a 2.8 prescott both w/ HT. I can't really tell a difference between the two, when it comes to gaming. The 2.6 is a really stable, rock solid chip and if you pair it with a good intel board such the d875pbz you can't go wrong. save a little money and go for the northwoods.