Does Cache Size Really Boost Performance?
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I like, it was helpfull read. no one could addord core 2 duo's in 2007 now we can, I didnt see yourcomment in 2007 HansVonOhain.Reply
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blueme Nice review!Reply
~3 years ago I had the E8300 2.83 Ghz with 6MB cache for ~200$
Now I have the E3200 with 1MB cache, overclocked at 2.88 for 20$
The performance difference is negligible at best, especially considering the price. And although the E8400 doesn't cost that much, it's still around ~80$ used. -
isidroco I disagree with the conclusion, CACHE size does NOT matter, most cases are with less than 10% (with a max of 15% in winrar) difference between 1mb and 4mb. 10% is too little to be noticed in real world applications, there is no difference in waiting 9 or 10 seconds...Reply