I wanted to take up a debate over the available Core 2 Duos, both 2 core and 4 core. More specifically the Extreme Editions (X6800 and QX6700).
I have heard many opinions on which one is better and why.
Quite frankly many of the "whys" have been somewhat miss informed. (yeah I said it )
I have heard the dual core is better because its base speed is better and no software is available for dual core let alone quad core.
I have heard that the quad is better because it has more cores (more is better right?).
I have heard people turn others away from dual core because of encoding/decoding tasks.
I have heard people turn others away from quad core because of heat issues.
I have seen this argument segmented into Gaming and Non-Gaming applications to prove someones point as well. Are they really different? Do they have to be? Are they going to be?
So the question is:
Which is BETTER and WHY?
Please try to keep this as a Tech response only. I would like to address Software/Hardware and even OS as possible reasons for OR against.
I would also like to add that for this thread the WHY is very important.
I have added the Poll question just to make a short sweet data point (more for amusement then anything else).
I have heard many opinions on which one is better and why.
Quite frankly many of the "whys" have been somewhat miss informed. (yeah I said it )
I have heard the dual core is better because its base speed is better and no software is available for dual core let alone quad core.
I have heard that the quad is better because it has more cores (more is better right?).
I have heard people turn others away from dual core because of encoding/decoding tasks.
I have heard people turn others away from quad core because of heat issues.
I have seen this argument segmented into Gaming and Non-Gaming applications to prove someones point as well. Are they really different? Do they have to be? Are they going to be?
So the question is:
Which is BETTER and WHY?
Please try to keep this as a Tech response only. I would like to address Software/Hardware and even OS as possible reasons for OR against.
I would also like to add that for this thread the WHY is very important.
I have added the Poll question just to make a short sweet data point (more for amusement then anything else).