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Anything AVX heavy will go Intel's way
Expect "new" versions of common benchmarks if Zen is as good as purported
Handbrake, which is something AMD demoed, showed to be slightly quicker. At least with running speeds that BWE scoffs at.
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Handbrake, which is something AMD demoed, showed to be slightly quicker. At least with running speeds that BWE scoffs at.
I wonder if that was a first or second run.
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I wonder if that was a first or second run.
It was definitely cached lol.
Minimise that background activity pronto! Point was though, Handbrake is obviously AVX 2.0 heavy
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Anything AVX heavy will go Intel's way
Expect "new" versions of common benchmarks if Zen is as good as purported
is that before or after intel using AVX throttles from overheating / over power?
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Before. It's not a requirement to use AVX offset for Handbrake lol.
Don't pretend you know how this works. If you did, you'd realise that comment makes no sense. BWE AVX offset only functions when voltage is strictly left in auto. With out this, there is no subsequent voltage reduction.
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your line `its not a requirement` says it all - unless avx offset recognises whats going on - it`ll keep going.
which in itself - by having to throttle , means the chip has a problem using the extension.
edit: outside of fourms , professional users do not fiddle with settings ; their employer would take a dim view of failed hardware because of user `tweaking`
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Unless AVX offset recognises what's going on? lol.
The offset is not mandatory, it's a user defined setting. You're so fluffy!
If you've no experience with recent platforms using AVX you can't be expected to understand what the implications are, or why the offset function was added. That basically means stop digging yourself another hole, man.
The offset is not mandatory, it's a user defined setting. You're so fluffy!
If you've no experience with recent platforms using AVX you can't be expected to understand what the implications are, or why the offset function was added. That basically means stop digging yourself another hole, man.
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offset is enabled by default *auto* , the user has to physically turn it off !
At this point I think its safe to assume that AMD have been telling people they're aiming for the end of February. Though I also think they haven't got the final few details nailed down yet. Hopefully once they have they'll let us know
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Probably launch at GDC, which is Feb 27 to March 03, 6 weeks....
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lol on what board are you speaking of?
Shtop, thish debate ishn't ready yet. You can't rush these things. More digression OT, best to leave it...
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That's Turbo Boost for core affinity lol. The offset register for AVX Offset doesn't do anything unless you enter a value...you're barking up the wrong tree here, trust me
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Erm?
Raja from ASUS wrote that piece, it's been ripped straight from the BWE guide. He's referring to auto vcore.
Leaving VCORE in auto ensures a reduction in voltage...
/end.
EDIT: The reason you're confused is because LegitReviews have tried to word it as to not look like a direct cut and paste...
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am quite concerned now since
http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/foru...-broadwell-e-i7-6950x-i7-6900k-review-13.html
and
http://www.kitguru.net/components/ryan-martin/intel-core-i7-6950x-broadwell-e-10-core-cpu-review/3/
are saying the same thing as legitreviews - which you say is wrong?
they are saying the feature is enabled `auto` by default as it is with the server hardware , but the user can change this if they want to.
but you are saying they all are wrong?
http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/foru...-broadwell-e-i7-6950x-i7-6900k-review-13.html
and
http://www.kitguru.net/components/ryan-martin/intel-core-i7-6950x-broadwell-e-10-core-cpu-review/3/
are saying the same thing as legitreviews - which you say is wrong?
they are saying the feature is enabled `auto` by default as it is with the server hardware , but the user can change this if they want to.
but you are saying they all are wrong?
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I'd let it be. Canucks aren't saying that all, they've quoted the piece directly rather than shamelessly trying to edit it.
If you are overclocking the CPU, and the (AVX) offset register is left in auto there is no reduction in multiplier or voltage. Only once you adjust a negative offset will you see one or both depending on the voltage settings.
It's by the by anyway, you've no interest in the platform which is why you tried to take an uninformed jab at the function.
If you are overclocking the CPU, and the (AVX) offset register is left in auto there is no reduction in multiplier or voltage. Only once you adjust a negative offset will you see one or both depending on the voltage settings.
It's by the by anyway, you've no interest in the platform which is why you tried to take an uninformed jab at the function.
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so I quote 3 different sites - but they are wrong?
and skylake and kl have the feature - since I have a 3700k, and potentially will be upgrading soon , why wouldn't I want the best?
and skylake and kl have the feature - since I have a 3700k, and potentially will be upgrading soon , why wouldn't I want the best?
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I just think you don't have the capacity to read what you're quoting (correctly). I've explained it to you already.
I also have the board here...not much more to say.