2.8ghz 1mb cache vs. 3.0ghz 512kb cache

[thegriz]

Hey folks,

I was previously running an Intel Hyper-threading Pentium 4 processor in my Dell GX270 desktop, running at 2.8ghz with 1mb cache.

I bought a used processor off of eBay, a Pentium 4 3.0ghz 512kb cache, and that's what is running the box as i type.

I was disappointed when i figured out the processor i bought had less cache than the one i WAS running. My question is, which one will really win out if you put them head to head?

Does the lack of 512kb cache mean the 2.8 will actually out perform the 3.0ghz processor?

I don't do too much with this box, but do play WorldofWarcraft on it, with a decent 512mb AGP 8x video card.

Thanks for any and all opinions on this one.

Griz

[werewolfdaddy]

With the clock speed of those two cpu's, they're going to run neck and neck. While extra cache does help, with the skt 478 P4's the extra .2 gig of speed will probably matter more.

[thegriz]

Thanks for the reply, and insight Werewolfdaddy. Based on that feedback i will leave the 3.0ghz processor in the box.

I suppose if i REALLY wanted to take this to the n'th degree i could do some speed benchmarking with each processor installed. Does anyone recommend some kind of free software to allow me to do that?

Griz

[kappage]

Thanks for the reply, and insight Werewolfdaddy. Based on that feedback i will leave the 3.0ghz processor in the box.

I suppose if i REALLY wanted to take this to the n'th degree i could do some speed benchmarking with each processor installed. Does anyone recommend some kind of free software to allow me to do that?

Griz

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[DMB2000uk]

How about you grab FRAPs and playtest your game? See which CPU gives you more FPS.

Dan