16mb vs 32mb cache gaming

The only difference is the cache size, since all current dual core processors except the old Pentium D are created equal. Yield issues or market demand determines whether Intel decides that a particular die can become a Core 2 Extreme Edition or a Pentium Dual Core. If you compare the benchmark results of the 3D shooters Prey and Quake 4 with typical gaming benchmark results in our CPU Charts , the performance difference of 1 MB vs. The same applies to the video transcoding benchmarks for the DivX 6.

Still, Intel's concept of utilizing the available silicon real estate, which becomes available by shrinking dies to 65 nm and soon to 45 nm, makes a lot of sense for the Core 2 Duo architecture. The L2 cache has been known to be very efficient, especially since it is shared by both processor cores. And it does so very well, as we could see how the test processor's performance with only one megabyte second level cache fell clearly behind.

From this perspective, upgrading the L2 cache from up to 4 MB to a maximum of 6 MB for the upcoming nm dual core Penryn processors Core 2 Duo E series makes a lot of sense. For the record , i didn't notice much difference between my old Maxtor gig with 8mb vs my Seagate gig with 16mb but maybe i would really see one with a 32mb HD? BoboKatt Senior member. Nov 18, 0 0. The newer WD is in a class of its own really.

If you check the various reviews, benchmarks, that HD, the newer Samsung F1 1TB and newer Raptors are by far the best and fastest out there. In regards to the 32MB cache In fact in almost everything, the WD is faster hands down. I mainly do video encoding, dealing with massive files, RARing, ripping, and some gaming although mainly older ones. It's quiet and cool as all heck as well. Check the special promotions page. What a deal.

For some reason it only shows in my newsletter I get from them, not if you just go to the site. Dang I might get a few more myself. BBock Senior member. Jul 22, 0 0. Apr 18, 0 0. Jun 21, 9, 30 Originally posted by: solog Can you link to some reviews that compare those against the You must log in or register to reply here. Memory and Storage 16 Dec 14, A Question 3. Is this normal? Memory and Storage 1 Nov 11, Similar threads Question Best hard drives for 4-bay raid 1 backup?

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Thread starter gward Start date Jan 19, I'm sure there is more factors involved and it wont make a huge difference but for the most part which is more important for gaming? But don't buy those Green HDD they're slower and to be green and save power they spin slower. But you give up green features. So best to use a fast spinner than a slow one. Yeah, go for the RPM's. You must log in or register to reply here.