CPU Comparison

[Version_3]

I'm a n00b when it comes to knowing older CPU's, so I enlist the [H] to help please.

I currently have a s754 3400+ Venice (2.4GHz) running, and it is currently doing Netflix streaming to my tv.
I also have a s478 P4 3.0E Prescott 800MHz fsb sitting around doing nothing.

I want to Fold and I want to keep with the Netflix. So I ask this:

What one is best for folding? The AMD or the Intel?
What one is best for Netflix? The AMD or the Intel?

 

[[LYL]Homer]

Don't take it to the bank since it's Tom's, but this should give you some relative numbers:

http://www23.tomshardware.com/cpu_2007.html

 

[Version_3]

Thanks for that. I did use Tom's, and I went back to the 05 charts. But, just as you said... it's Tom's.

That being said, the charts there don't seem to have this 3400+ listed. The Venice 2.4GHz listed they say is a 3800+.

Here's what I have in the invoice. I'm surprised the egg still has a page for it. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103010

 

[[LYL]Homer]

The 2004 charts show the AMD has a very slight edge, around 10%. I think the 2.4ghz Venice is the s754 version, not the s939 2.2ghz in the 2005 chart.

Also, since the system will run 24/7 the AMD might be easier on your electricity bill.

 

[engiNURD]

The Pentium4 was designed for better multimedia performance, which is where the netburst architecture helps it. The Athlon64 was designed for better gaming performance. The Pentium4 should perform better for your needs.