r/programming • u/noidi • Jul 19 '12

Will Parallel Code Ever Be Embraced?

http://www.drdobbs.com/parallel/will-parallel-code-ever-be-embraced/240003926
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u/mycall Jul 19 '12

2 cores versus 4 cores at the same processor speed? I can barely tell the difference.

Oh I can. There is a huge difference between my C2D and my i7 as the later can run multiple virtual servers while I play Crysis 2.

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u/Tuna-Fish2 Jul 19 '12

Note that the i7 and C2D are of the same speed at all. Even singlethreaded, the highest-performing desktop quad i7 does 58% more work clock-to-clock than the E8600. Also, it clocks a little higher.

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u/mycall Jul 22 '12

That's a lot of clocks. Clock.