silly question

[mdyoung23]

on a processor like AMD 3200, what does the 3200 stand for.
Same with graphics cards. Like geforce 5700 fx.
Also what is UG?
Sorry for the noob questions.

 

[rememberme]

I'm not sure they do mean anything...

I always hear that the 3200 is supposed to compare to the 3.2GHz P4 because the AMD processors have a smaller speed rating and to the average PC buyer if they have been told to look for a fast processor 'speed' they would usually go for a 3.2 P4 over a 2.2 AMD (or wat eva the speed of the 3200 is).

But I am probably wrong

 

[TheMajor]

Yes, just an indication of its performance. Not MHz.

I thnk the numbers on graphics cards (5700, 9800 etc) are just numbers. Could be wrong, tho.

 

[rememberme]

I would guess the 4000, 5000 etc numbers are for the series of the card, then you have the speed/memory rating in the hundreds for example 6600 is series 6? With something of it running at 600 :s while the 6800 is the same series but runs at 800 something...

As you can see I have no clue as to what I'm saying so I think its best I shut up now!

 

[mdyoung23]

ok guys thanks for the info. Guess it wasnt so noob after all

 

[Trifid]

I thought that the first number is the generation, and the last bit was just a random number. as the 6800 has not got anything at 800mhz.

 

[beedubaya]

I thought that the first number is the generation, and the last bit was just a random number. as the 6800 has not got anything at 800mhz.

True. The "6" means the GeForce 6 series. The "800" means the top card in the series.

With ATI, the "X" is roman numeral "10," meaning Radeon 10 series. So the X800 is essentially that Radeon 10800...