Tom's CPU Architecture Shootout: 16 CPUs, One Core Each, And 3 GHz

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By Patrick Schmid and Achim Roos
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The CPU landscape is really complex. Both AMD and Intel offer tons of different models. But how would today’s processors perform if they didn't have multiple cores? We take 16 different CPUs and compare them all using a single core running at 3 GHz.

Platforms: LGA 1366, 1156, 1155, 775, Socket AM2+, And AM3

Here are a handful of shots of the platforms used to make this story happen. If anything, this should be a blast from the past for anyone who still remembers their old LGA 775- or Socket AM2-based setup. You can find all the test setup information on the following page.

Patrick Schmid and Achim Roos