Hypertransport

[Computerrock1]

How exactly does hypertransport affect performance in an amd cpu? Does it affect oc'ing, stability, transfer rate, etc.

Thanks in advanced.

 

[enzo matrix]

Hypertransport is the link between the CPU and RAM. The faster, the faster the communication. Irrelevant if the RAM can't keep up though.

 

[xaira]

tests have been done including my own experience that higher overclocks are possible with a lower ht speed, but ht speed itself rarely affects performance

 

[Computerrock1]

How does a lower ht equate to a better overclock?

 

[FALC0N]

How does a lower ht equate to a better overclock?

If your OC'ing using the multiplier on a black edition, it doesn't. However, it is similar to the FSB in standard OC'ing. The hypertransport usually has a speed limit, so you may have to drop the hypertransport multiplier at some point.

 

[Computerrock1]

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