Hi Cris,
> I have a 2x dual core Opteron at home.
Look, now we're talking... :)
> It's great for
> rendering. I'm not sure any 3d modeller uses more than 1
> processor during modelling. (with the possible exception of
> RS evalualting the opengl texturing in a separate thread, I think)
>
I asked Vesa about it. This is his reply:
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> What can I expect from RS3D and a machine with a dual-core processor?
> Is there a chance that both "core's" will be used at full speed for
> modelling purposes or will it be like my current computer with two
processors?
It will be like your current dual processor computer. In a normal modeling
situation, one thread draws real time graphics and another thread monitors
user input, updates the GUI etc. It is hard to achieve 100 % processor load
unless you do particularly time consuming modeling actions. If you use
several viewports, the processor load and ultilization rate will probably
get higher.
> In other words, should I simply go for the processor with the highest
> frequency or would a dual-core cpu be a better bet?
I would expect that after all, you get more performance out of a dual core
system. I also like multi processor systems more because they response
better in a multitasking situations (switch of an application, etc.). XP is
not that comfortable to use with a single cpu. Anyway, this is my personal
opinion, based on my own experience.
Best regards,
Vesa
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I'll go for the dual-core, double dual-core if I can afford it.
Regards,
Frank
