CPU "Smoothness"

[ElMoIsEviL]

So the other day I was having an argument with an individual whom we shall call "MaronBatrix" regarding CPU performance under various applications.

Over the course of this argument I was met with a claim, which at first, confused me. The claim was that a system running an AMD Phenom II was "smoother" than a system running an Intel Core i7. I asked for a more elaborate explanation but was met with an IP ban (again).

Not one to let go that easily I decided to investigate and it appears that "MaronBatrix" was correct. There is a benchmark available here: http://www.mediafire.com/?jzk0uyllytz which will show you the superiority of the AMD CPUs.

Give it a whirl

EDIT:

I've figured it out. AMD have officially integrated Awesomeness into their cores. The integrated awesomeness engine is responsible for the "smoothness" feature. See bellow die shot for proof:

 

[randomizer]

Why do I not want to run a benchmark under 1MB? :lol:

 

[ElMoIsEviL]

Why do I not want to run a benchmark under 1MB? :lol:

It's a real benchmark man.. trust me. You know I'd never trick you.

It's changed my perspective man. AMD4LIFE!

 

[randomizer]

I entered VIA and it was too smooth to be evaluated properly.

 

[hunter315]

Whoops, lets just pretend that never happened, its all good now.

 

[ElMoIsEviL]

I can make a benchmark show anything i want it to, and since im not sure what is meant my "smoothness" it makes it even easier to make it show anything you want it to. I dont care if numbers tell me that an AMD processor is "smoother" than an i7, or vice versa, it really comes down to, can an individual first define "smoothness", then can they tell you which system is "smoother", i dont think anyone could on either count so that benchmark is meaningless to me.

It's hard to convey sarcasm online .

AMD4Life!

 

[randomizer]

Um, are you arguing with this benchmark? This is objective data, not some subjective "feeling."

 

[hunter315]

hahaha, nevermind its all good now! That explains why the benchmark was so damn small.

 

[ElMoIsEviL]

Um, are you arguing with this benchmark? This is objective data, not some subjective "feeling."

Yeah..

The other day I was using my step sister's brother's mother's grand father's sister in law twice removed's PC with an Intel Core i7 and something just didn't feel right. It just didn't feel quite as "smooth". "Smoothmark" has shown me why. So with this data (both Subjective and Objective) there is only one obvious conclusion.

AMD4Life!

 

[welshmousepk]

i knew it.

my system is also much softer than many intel systems i have used.
im pretty sure its more epic too.

is there a benchmark for epicness?

 

[ElMoIsEviL]

i knew it.

my system is also much softer than many intel systems i have used.
im pretty sure its more epic too.

is there a benchmark for epicness?

I will have to investigate that as well

 

[Reynod]

Well you will need to get rid of that POS rig you have.

Clearly it isn't up to the task.

While your at it delete your account here so we don't have to put up with your Intel fanboi rubbish.

The thread was about as useful as a one button mouse.

Have a nice day on WoW.

 

[welshmousepk]

core i7 and a dual GPU radeon.

he's right you know. clearly rubbish.

 

[ElMoIsEviL]

Well you will need to get rid of that POS rig you have.

Clearly it isn't up to the task.

While your at it delete your account here so we don't have to put up with your Intel fanboi rubbish.

The thread was about as useful as a one button mouse.

Have a nice day on WoW.

This isn't about Intel fanboyism. This is about AMD being smoother. It's smoother why won't you believe me? Don't worry man I'm changing my signature. All AMD from now on because it's "smoother".

 

[one-shot]

When I put my i7 into the motherboard, the IHS felt smooth, but I guess not smooth enough. How much smoother is an AMD CPU? Will this benchmark test my IHS for the smoothness rating? I don't want a cut from it.

 

[ElMoIsEviL]

This benchmark will show you just how evil Intel Corp is. And all the review sites who say otherwise are paid off. AMD always come up with new technology while Intel only copy.

The benchmark does not lie.

Intel bankrupt Q2 2010

 

[jimmysmitty]

Well you will need to get rid of that POS rig you have.

Clearly it isn't up to the task.

While your at it delete your account here so we don't have to put up with your Intel fanboi rubbish.

The thread was about as useful as a one button mouse.

Have a nice day on WoW.

Man you must forget the amount of people who claim AMD is "smoother". Or you haven't been here long enough. Either way its funny you tend to be negative towards Elmo when the only posts he has made were about facts with links to proof.........

Elmo, next time don't present any facts or proof. To be really unbiased you cannot have any proof to prove Intel is better or this or that.

Can't wait to see if KeithLM finds this thread. He will argue to the bone that AMD is "smoother". It used to be because of the IMC but since Core i7 has a IMC I don't know what it is.

AMD is just "smooth".

lol.

 

[wh3resmycar]

there is only 1 way to achieve CPU smoothness.

L - A - P - P - I - N - G.

if its not about the word above, its a myth.

 

[hell_storm2004]

This benchmark will show you just how evil Intel Corp is. And all the review sites who say otherwise are paid off. AMD always come up with new technology while Intel only copy.

The benchmark does not lie.

Intel bankrupt Q2 2010

That's pretty hefty claim! Q2 2010 would be September 2010. That 9.5 months away. Dont think that a billion dollar empire would go down that easy especially if when its new line of processors are doing so well albeit at a steeper price!

About the smoothness, i think it depends on how balanced your PC is. I mean every part should be n'sync with each other. Cant have a HD4970 with E7200 at stock! Can you? Neither can you have a HD4670 on a 24 inch monitor with a Core i7! Or slow RAM's or a weak PSU for that matter. For a smooth ride, everything should be balanced an working at optimum. You don't to overclock everything you can lay your hands on! Intel or AMD its doesn't matter that much! Other components do play a key role.

 

[one-shot]

He will argue to the bone that AMD is "smoother". It used to be because of the IMC but since Core i7 has a IMC I don't know what it is.

AMD is just "smooth".

lol.

It's not the IMC, it's the IHS, sorry. My i7 is very rough

 

[jennyh]

Slow news day at intel fanboi HQ I see.

 

[amnotanoobie]

I pretty much knew what this is about once I saw MaronBatrix, or BaronMatrix for the oldies.

 

[jsc]

Yeah, I thought it was April 1st until I remembered that Christmas will be here soon.

Dont think that a billion dollar empire would go down that easy ...

Tell that to GM stockholders.

 

[jj463rd]

Man you must forget the amount of people who claim AMD is "smoother". Or you haven't been here long enough. Either way its funny you tend to be negative towards Elmo when the only posts he has made were about facts with links to proof.........

Elmo, next time don't present any facts or proof. To be really unbiased you cannot have any proof to prove Intel is better or this or that.

Can't wait to see if KeithLM finds this thread. He will argue to the bone that AMD is "smoother". It used to be because of the IMC but since Core i7 has a IMC I don't know what it is.

AMD is just "smooth".

lol.

Indeed the smoothness (in frames) was noticed especially in Microsoft Flight Simulator X with a Phenom CPU however since Intel now uses an IMC and indeed has a higher memory bandwidth with LGA 1366 i7's this point (smoothness) is moot in my opinion.
Also this point is moot with LGA 1156 i5's and i7's.It was really the only technological advantage that showed results that AMD had over Intel at that time with the Core 2 Duo's and Quad's.I did read about it long ago on one site but I can't remember the link now.

The only advantage AMD has now are cheaper CPU's and the reliable old Pin Grid Array's.Well that and the fact they merged with ATI.
Land Grid Array's have an advantage with higher pin densities however this has led to the problems with LGA 1156 with Foxconn sockets.Invariably there are some contacts not made with LGA's but the Foxconn product made it worse.
It's not a bad problem and for the most part the contact issue is not a severe problem but it is an issue.

 

[jsc]

The only advantage AMD has now are cheaper CPU's and the reliable old Pin Grid Array's.Well that and the fact they merged with ATI.
Land Grid Array's have an advantage with higher pin densities ...

Seems to me that the big advantage of LGA (for Intel, especially ) is that it pawns off the problem of pin breakage onto the motherboard makers.