Ack!! Help with processor confusion !!

[mac_cnc]

I currently have a Athlon Mobile 2800+ and want to move up to 64bit.

But looking at the raw Mhz they arent any faster than my current processor. I know processor speed doesnt really matter but help me out here.

 

[Farva]

well, i know that the 64 bit processors actually do more clocks per cycle than just having raw computing power, hence the names like 3800, 4200, etc. they may only be (about) 2ghz, but in reality, they are much faster.

 

[mac_cnc]

Hmmm...true indeed. But I mean if I get a 3200+ then theoretically its only 400mhz performance wise better than my current system. Doesnt seem like much of an upgrade to me....

 

[Standpoint]

Only bother purchasing a 64bit CPU if you plan on using Windows 64 bit edition or for 64 bit Vista. You won't get a benefit from 64 bit unless you do, since it will be running 32 bit.

 

[mac_cnc]

I will be using 64bit windows.