Quad 2.5 vs Dual 2.5
I noticed the benchmarks that came in on the 2.3 that stated it was slightly faster then the Dual 2.5. Given that one would think that the Quad will indeed be a good choice for upgrade. Since I had read on some sites that the 2.3 dual almost bested the 2.5 in the last refresh release.
The one question I have though about the bench marks however is does that software use the dual cores properly? I believe the cores are seen as seperate CPUs but does that require any change in codeing since they are on the same dies?
Currently I have a Dual 2.5 with 2x250 hd's 6 gig ram, wireless, blue tooth and a 6800 Ultra. I believe the Quad to be worth while to my workflow, and hope they post the 7800's cost soon.
The one question I have though about the bench marks however is does that software use the dual cores properly? I believe the cores are seen as seperate CPUs but does that require any change in codeing since they are on the same dies?
Currently I have a Dual 2.5 with 2x250 hd's 6 gig ram, wireless, blue tooth and a 6800 Ultra. I believe the Quad to be worth while to my workflow, and hope they post the 7800's cost soon.