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Dual or Quad Core - Access processing

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KrazyKiko   04-20-2009 at 12:04:15 AM

I have a customer that is using an Access database with a Gui front end (Tenant Pro).

I'm specin' out a new system for them and debating the merits of a dual vs. quad core processor (e8500 vs. q9400).

I haven't been able to locate specific benchmarks agains access and CPUs, so I'm not sure if the 2 additional cores are worth it.

Any opinions?

Thanks...


Message edited by KrazyKiko on 04-20-2009 at 12:04:49 AM
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boonality   04-20-2009 at 01:55:38 AM
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Well MS applications in general are multithreaded but I dont' know specifically about access. One thing is for sure though... the dual core "might" be marginally faster than the quad if Access is not multithreaded, and the quad will absolutely own the dual core if Access is multithreaded so you can't really go wrong with just getting the quad.

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The Third Level   04-20-2009 at 02:14:05 AM
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Just go with the quad, it may not give you better performance but the extra 2 cores will be good in the future.

Also if they're looking to save more cash look at the Phenom II setups.

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KrazyKiko   04-20-2009 at 02:39:40 AM
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Great -- thanks guys.

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Dekasav   04-20-2009 at 05:22:36 AM
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I'd second a Phenom II setup, if only for greater memory bandwidth. It might help a lot with Access (though, I'm no expert).

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