X2 3800+, machester and toledo cores??

[Gonzo0]

What is the difference between these 2, how come some X2 3800 s939 are manchester cores (like mine) and some are toledo??

 

[shr3k]

Hi,

E4 = Manchester core (smaller die), 2 x 512KB L2 cache
E6 = Toledo core (larger die), 2 x 1MB L2 cache (only 512KB of that cache enabled)

Quote: "For all intents and purposes, these CPUs are the same as you cannot easily re-enable that extra 512KB of cache. The difference in overclockability is more a function of how lucky you are in getting a quality core than which stepping you get. The difference in die size has a minimal effect on temperatures or power draw. Basically, it doesn't matter which stepping you get." http://www.fatwallet.com/t/18/705045

Thats putting it simply lol.

Same difference rally.

Shr3k

 

[RobertN]

Toledo was the first out basicly they were higher graded chips with half the cache disabled then they designed it from the ground up with 2x512 manchester core

I have heard the toledo might be a slightly better clocker but as said depends on the stepping and your donald duck