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List of Programs for which Quad Cores see REAL benifits

I'm seeing a lot of discussion about "where things are going" with regards to quad core support.

Err, we're talking about the here and now people. Trying to futureproof for what may come around the corner is futile. By the time there is enough quad-core support out there to warrant it, we'll have Penryn quads available which will be faster, cooler and more overclockable.
 
100% correct, Unless someone needs to build now and wants long term use out of the build, I dont, I would have rather not built now but had to due to certain aspects outwith my control. :)
 
Some very good points in this thread.

The E6850 can clock to 4GHZ but is their a noticable diffrence between a 3.5GHZ to a 4GHZ Dual Core?

If the case is that the diffrence is minimal, i would then have to say the E6850 is a bit of a waste of money, just get the E6750 that will most likely be able to clock to 3.5GHZ. :)
 
I know this was mentioned sort of... the program making the best use of the quad currently is windows. Running multiple apps (even where 1 or 2 cores are maxed) there is still headroom for using the net ... downloading AV updates ... watching a movie ...playing music etc etc etc.

The AV one is a good example .... surfing the net ... playing music while doing so ... then your AV update kicks in and you wouldn't even notice it.

My AV updates while playing games and you wouldn't know without checking the logs (NOD32 by the way).

I have a dualie as well but the multi-tasking aspect of it is nowhere near the quad even if those two extra cores are not in full use all of the time.

I run a multimeter type app in the Vista sidebar and it quite often shows all 4 cores in use ... this would be a slow down in both single and dual core scenarios !!!

Running 4gb of Ram and q6600 in Vista64 it seems like there is limitless power available (ie never a slow down) .... I'm sure i'll think that is a load or crapola within a couple of months though.
 
easyrider said:
Thats just not true.

I could easily utilise all four cores when i had a QX6700.

I think you will find ADOBE Production studio and numerous Video editing programs use quad core.

Its been used in the server sector for years.
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I'm sure he will be using it in his production studio suite and server at home. :rolleyes: I'm guessing not. And I think if adobe studio and a few video editing programs are all that supports quad core, then "almost everything" is about right.
 
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unless you have one you wouldn't know how much of a difference it makes to everyday use .... no benchmarks wont make use of it and no most games wont use it but then most games use the graphics card anyways so the extra clock you get with dualies is of little benefit !! it everyday use where it seems to smooth everything out and improve overall user experience !!
 
Energize said:
I'm sure he will be using it in his production studio suite and server at home. :rolleyes: I'm guessing not. And I think if adobe studio and a few video editing programs are all that supports quad core, then "almost everything" is about right.
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Why are you being so blinkered?

If Quad was more money I would understand your reasoning but its not so I don't.

Purchase justification complex springs to mind.

I use Production studio daily...whats your point?
 
easyrider said:
Why are you being so blinkered?

If Quad was more money I would understand your reasoning but its not so I don't.

Purchase justification complex springs to mind.

I use Production studio daily...whats your point?
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He obviously doesn't though, otherwise he would have bought a quad core. If one cpu clocks higher and produces less heat, then it is more than justified if the quad does't improve performance in the apps he uses.
 
if the guy is happy with his 6850 then let him be, not everybody gets sucked in by marketing and has to have their GO Quad or feel like a douche.

tbh anyone really serious about encoding has a far stronger setup than a single quad box anyway.

seeing how only certain encoding apps are largely still the only applications to use quads i'd say the decision to only buy quad cores is narrow minded.
 
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Looking at the title of the thread i would say "spell check" would see a huge boost. :D

I guess if you can afford the Quad Core then i see no reason why anyone would choose it over a C2D.
 
Van Diemen said:
I use Adobe Creative Suite 3 Master for work & I have to say Quad is the only way to go
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I have just got into 'basic' video editing, started a project on my Conroe system, no problem but then I switched to a mono-core Venice @ 2700MHz and found the video editing was not as smooth, it was the first time I saw a 'meaningful' difference myself so I can understand why the Pro's would benefit from a Quad, but will anybody outside of the 'Pro' club really notice any difference?

I wonder how many people who bought a Quad for future proofing will have their chip for more than 3 months? :D
 
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