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Re: Pentium vs PPro under linux.



On Thu, 19 Dec 1996, Tuvik Beker wrote:

> Biener Ariel wrote:
> > 
> > On Wed, 18 Dec 1996, Harvey J. Stein wrote:
> > 
> > >
> > > Does anyone have any performance info comparing Linux running on
> > > Pentium boxes to Linux running on Pentium Pros.  We need to get some
> > > more machines here, and I'm trying to decide whether the extra cost of
> > > the Pentium Pros is worth it.  We're considering 200mhz Pentiums vs
> > > 100mhs PPros.  AFAIK, the PPros are alot faster on number crunching,
> > > but how much faster, and what about general system speed?
> > 
> > http://www.silkroad.com/bass/linux/pentium/bm-p.html
> 
> This is indeed an excellent place to check. However:
> 1. Be sure to check the queue list as well, there are lots of benchmarks
> there.

Sure..I always do.

> 2. Read the fine print. The Byte Unix Benchmarks are a bit outdated. As
> a result, the current-avarege-to-baseline ratio for various tests is
> largely variable. The bottom line is that if you only look at the
> overall score, you'll get a result which is hugely biased by the Execl
> Throughput Test.

True. But, since there is no other around, this is what you have.

> 3. One consideration that I found important is that there are currently
> no really good PPro boards sold in Israel, as far as I could find out.
> It's likely you'll have to settle for the Intel Venus M/B, which is a
> mediocre board at best. For Pentiums, on the other hand, the best boards
> are available locally.

Not true, you can order from Gateway 2000, with the best that Intel
offers. Moreover, you can also buy from abroad, (direct order).

> 
> I would like to recommend again, to anyone who is facing a hardware
> decision, to have a look at http://sysdoc.pair.com/ 
> I found this site extremely valuable.

ayeup :))
> 
> Good luck.
> 
> Tuvik

--Ariel

> 
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