I doubled the number of threads to 16 and ran 32M in 9.81 Sec. The I doubled it again and I got 10.25. It seems that 16 (twice the number of cores) is the optimal at this point. This is v2.00. I'll do further testing.

Ah, v2.00 runs a bit quicker than the standarized version 1.55.

v2.00 is actually intended for multiple socket/server environments. Version 1.55 is the standard used to compete globally.

Some people report the benchmark running quicker with the scenario you described in doubling or adjusting the thread count. Me, personally, when pushing up into the higher clocks, it actually hurt my times.

Also, if you run the benchmark several times, your times improve and you can pull down your best time. Usually between the 1st and 10th run in 32m.

What is the clock speeds at 9.82sec? Can you take a screen shot and post :D

I'll give it a shot. I've had a whole lotta fun getting the video and sound cards installed. They're almost working right, but not exactly.

Back in a bit with some numbers.

Ok. Here we go.

http://www.raytherat.com/temp/wPrime_20100204_03.jpg


Here are the results as I stored 'em in a text file:

8 threads: 8.80
8 threads: 8.47
8 threads: 8.49
8 threads: 8.51
8 threads: 8.60
8 threads: 8.78
8 threads: 8.80
8 threads: 8.55
8 threads: 8.36
8 threads: 8.43

In a previous run, I had one at 8.30.

The change between the first tests (earlier this morning) and the second set (these two runs) was the installation of the Radeon controller. I hadn't gotten that working until early this afternoon. Btw, the problem turned out to be it's slot location. It has to be in the slot closest to the memory dimms...I dunno if that's slot 0 (wouldn't surprise me) or it couldn't be seen.

Here's the 2ncont set from this afternoon:

http://www.raytherat.com/temp/wPrime_20100204_04.jpg

16 Threads: 9.714
16 Threads: 9.784
16 Threads: 9.630
16 Threads: 9.728
16 Threads: 9.841
16 Threads: 9.125
16 Threads: 9.811
16 Threads: 9.691
16 Threads: 9.473
16 Threads: 9.523

8 Threads: 8.445
8 Threads: 8.405
8 Threads: 8.344
8 Threads: 8.634
8 Threads: 8.427

I got tired of staring at it and cut things short. But it looks like the video card install certainly changed things. It runs best with 8 threads rather than 16 now. PFM. (pure frikkin magic.)

This old fat's had enough fun for this part of the day. I need a bit of rest before I get ready to put in another 12 hours.

Times look quick but there are no recorded benchmarks with this processor over at hwbot.org. In fact, they have to add this processor to their database.

Anybody else have this chip for comparisons sake?

Quick update. Dreadnought is now in the "production" area. I got tired of running back and forth. I wrote all that in the build diary:
http://www.raytherat.com/dreadnought/page8.html


Here's a photo of the current setup.
http://www.raytherat.com/dreadnought/20100204_013r4.jpg

A lot more needs to be done, but progress is being made.

Hubba hubba that sucker's a beastly build :good:

That should last you a couple of weeks ;)

Looking good Rat

Nice, now lets take care of that old white keyboard.

Judging by the color scheme on that board I do not think he will be getting rid of it anytime soon. Reminds me of the old IBM KB's


And hey... my bench rig has an old $1 for 3 KBs garage sale pickup!