kanewolf Titan Moderator May 29, 2013 38,668 3,812 156,790 Dec 28, 2017 #2 Since F@H can run on GPU, maybe getting the lower cost CPU and putting more $$$ for GPU resources would be a better move. Upvote 0 Downvote
Since F@H can run on GPU, maybe getting the lower cost CPU and putting more $$$ for GPU resources would be a better move.
Onus Titan Jan 27, 2006 37,035 12 89,965 Dec 28, 2017 #3 Will you be folding on a graphics card? In that case, and that's the only purpose for this box, get the cheapest CPU available. Upvote 0 Downvote
Will you be folding on a graphics card? In that case, and that's the only purpose for this box, get the cheapest CPU available.
InvalidError Titan Moderator May 18, 2007 23,878 5,317 108,890 Dec 28, 2017 #4 The 1600 will fold about twice as fast as the 1300X due to having 50% more cores, SMT and more L3 cache. That would seem like the most logical pick if you want the best folds-per-buck/watt you can get on AMD's side of the pond. Upvote 0 Downvote
The 1600 will fold about twice as fast as the 1300X due to having 50% more cores, SMT and more L3 cache. That would seem like the most logical pick if you want the best folds-per-buck/watt you can get on AMD's side of the pond.