Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2006 21:53:53 +0100 From: "Steven Hartland" <killing@multiplay.co.uk> To: "Bill Moran" <wmoran@collaborativefusion.com>, <freebsd-performance@freebsd.org> Subject: Re: Dual-core CPU vs. very large cache Message-ID: <005301c668ab$39c4c150$8b00a8c0@multiplay.co.uk> References: <20060425090739.8470143f.wmoran@collaborativefusion.com>
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Forget Intel and go for AMD who beat them hands down for DB work: http://www.anandtech.com/IT/showdoc.aspx?i=2745 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Moran" <wmoran@collaborativefusion.com> > Our current Dells have 2M cache, and I'm trying to determine whether > the 8M cache will make a significant difference or not. Can someone > recommend a testing procedure for determining whether adding cache is > worthwhile or not? I can simulate a test load at any time, but I > don't know how to tell whether the cache is the bottleneck of the > CPU or not. ================================================ This e.mail is private and confidential between Multiplay (UK) Ltd. and the person or entity to whom it is addressed. In the event of misdirection, the recipient is prohibited from using, copying, printing or otherwise disseminating it or any information contained in it. In the event of misdirection, illegible or incomplete transmission please telephone (023) 8024 3137 or return the E.mail to postmaster@multiplay.co.uk.
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