amd 64 x2 3800+ (manchester vs. toledo)

[velocci]

hi there, i'm going to buy the x2 3800+ but just realized there are two different cores. one with the manchester core and one with the toledo core. the toledo core is a bit more expensive. what is the difference between these two cores? which is better? is the toledo core worth the extra dough?

 

[hella-d]

Im Not Sure But Id Like To Find Out Also, Please Let Me Know When You Find Out....I Myself Am Running An X2 3800+ With The Toledo Core

 

[baracuda73]

The Toledo has 1mb l2 cache manchester is 512kb l2 cache. as stated in other posts the manchester would have a little less latency but the toledo would perform better in extreme cpu duty applications. that is the only difference between the 2.

 

[velocci]

actually that's wrong, they both have 512kb. check this
http://www.anandtech.com/guides/showdoc.aspx?i=2677

The Toledo has 1mb l2 cache manchester is 512kb l2 cache. as stated in other posts the manchester would have a little less latency but the toledo would perform better in extreme cpu duty applications. that is the only difference between the 2.

 

[function9]

Wusy is correct. The first few batches of X2 chips w/ 512kb L2 cache were Toledo cores with 512kb L2 disabled. Manchester core is built specifically for the x3800, 4200, 4600, etc. From what I remember reading at the time, the Manchester core(s) are supposed to run a smidge cooler than the Toledo.