what programs or functions use dual core

[trt740]

Please list any programs or computer functions that use both cores of a dual core cpu. Im trying to figure out if there are any reasons to own one at present. I realize in the future there will be but im wonder about the here and now.

 

[sneekypeet]

I'll trade you my 3200+ currently at 2.65 as seen in specs.....and you then tell me if your opty 175 is worth it or not!


do you game? but your right on not much optimizing both cores ....but you can sure stack alot more workload on that opty and still blow my doors off on any test!

 

[Namslas90]

Yes, most of the current games do, However with an AMD one core is always working harder than the other unless you are running AMD Optimzer; and even then there will be up to a 10% difference.

I know these Programs use both cores; 3dsMax,AutoCad.

 

[trt740]

Ive had a AMD64 3000+ overclocked to 2.6 ghz so I know my Opty is faster but that is not what I was asking about. Also My 3800x2 was fast too but what programs use both cores. I believe Oblivion does but does video encoding Etc... Thx Nam I noticed you posted a few

 

[Random Murderer]

orthos.... but thats pretty much a given...

 

[sneekypeet]

try running F.E.A.R full game or demo...if that isnt enough turn down the audio on the game and fire up WMplayer and blow stuff away to your favorite tunes!

 

[trt740]

so when you muliti task it does use both cores then

 

[sneekypeet]

if your using the optimizer it sure does because the tool tries to even out your multi-tasking evenly over both cores




P.S. off the topic but stevorob arent you supposed to be sleeping?

 

[trt740]

okay didn't see a optimizing program for a opteron only for x2 chips so i installed it a while ago. I seems to work fine on my opty.

 

[trt740]

okay im running scan disk and media player and window washer but when i check everest home it shows only core 1 being used

 

[sneekypeet]

not exactly sure why it shows that never owned dual myself just read alot looking for my next move...give it till tomarrow and i"ll ask around and see what others say about a better program to verify your findings!

 

[trt740]

it seems strange in windows it shows cpu usage but im not sure if the graphic interface is showing both cores usage because its not labled

 

[Namslas90]

open up media player and watch a movie while running the others and core 2 should kick in.

 

[trt740]

Appears its a Everest home error I downloaded AMD"S' Power Monitor Program for dual Core Opterons and both cores are shown working.

 

[sneekypeet]

glad to hear that as I myself have found everest ok for general info....clocks,timings,etc.

I just always try to double or triple monitor checks

 

[Deleted member 3]

Please list any programs

Ah, ah software question. Those go to software, not general hardware.

 

[Alec§taar]

Please list any programs or computer functions that use both cores of a dual core cpu. Im trying to figure out if there are any reasons to own one at present. I realize in the future there will be but im wonder about the here and now.

Open up taskmgr.exe first... then, go to its MENUS, specifically the VIEW menu, & then choose its SELECT COLUMNS submenu item... here, select THREADS count as viewable via putting a checkmark into it (noting it as selected for viewing).

Then, using the PROCESSES tab (going into it), see which programs run more than 1 thread because now you have a view into that w/ the THREADS column being visible.

You can then see, for yourself, what programs you use that are taking advantage of multiple processors/CPU cores via their being multiple-thread designed, if any have 2-N threads (N being unknown upper limit).

(The OS process scheduler runs threads, the smallest atomic unit of execution typically (there are ones known as fibres though which are tinier), on cores/cpu's as is needed, which usually is when other cores/cpu's are saturated, thus taking advantage of them)



* So, the EASIEST thing to do is that - let you see, for yourself.

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