Date: Sun, 9 Nov 1997 07:57:18 -0700 From: vanmaren@fast.cs.utah.edu (Kevin Van Maren) To: freebsd-smp@freebsd.org, gpalmer@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Best processor? Message-ID: <199711091457.HAA20600@fast.cs.utah.edu>
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The best processor (currently) is the Pentium Pro/200 with 1MB of L2 cache. However, it is $2700 each in large quantities. It is the fastest in a 4-processor config. For a `budget; dual, probably the Pentium II/300. The chipset advantages and single-processor performance probably outweigh the slower L2 cache, although the Pro/200 w/512k is still a good choice. (The II/300 is cheaper). The Tyan board should come with dual VRMs. Ours did. Kevin
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