Workstation Processors
This document provides an in-depth analysis of workstation processors, comparing high-end, mainstream, and low-end options. It discusses critical elements such as cache sizes, frequency, power consumption, and special instructions across various processors including AMD Athlon and Intel Pentium series. It also highlights the best processors in each category and outlines considerations when choosing a processor for electrical and computer engineering applications. The insights presented here can help professionals and enthusiasts make informed decisions related to workstation builds.
Workstation Processors
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Workstation Processors Manuel Ortiz Bey Eduardo Diaz Hector Ramos 2 ½ Bits Electrical and Computer Engineering August 27th, 2004
Outline • Introduction • Processor Key Elements and Comparison Considerations. • Workstation Processors. • High End • Mainstream • Low End • Conclusion • Best High End, Mainstream, and Low End Processors. • References
L1 Cache L2 Cache FSB (Front Side Bus) Process Technology Power Consumption Special Instructions Core Cost The MegaHertz Battle Introduction
High-End Processors • AMD Athlon64 2800+ - 3400+: • Clawhammer Core • 1.8-2.2GHz • 128KB L1, 512KB L2 / 1MB L2 • MMX, SSE, SSE2, 3DNOW!, 3DNOW!+, Cool’n’Quiet • 89W • 130 nm • 200Mhz • Integrated memory controller, HyperTransport, 64-bits • $149 - $283
High-End Processors • AMD Athlon64 FX-53: • Sledgehammer Core • 2.4GHz • 128KB L1, 1MB L2 • MMX, SSE, SSE2, 3DNOW!, 3DNOW!+, Cool’n’Quiet • 89W • 130 nm • 200Mhz • Integrated dual DDR memory controller • $775
High-End Processors • AMD Athlon64 3800+: • Newcastle • 2.4GHz • 128KB L1, 512KB L2 • MMX, SSE, SSE2, 3DNOW!, 3DNOW!+, Cool’n’Quiet • 89W • 130 nm • 200Mhz • Integrated dual DDR memory controller, half L2 cache • $643
High-End Processors • Intel Pentium4 3.4E Extreme Edition: • Prescott • 3.4GHz • 16KB L1, 1MB L2, 2MB L3 • MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, Hyper-Threading • 103W • 90 nm • 800Mhz • Increased HyperThreading performance, 31 pipeline stages, SSE3 • $1,059
Mainstream Processors • AMD Athlon XP: • Thoroughbred Core • 1.72-2.17GHz • 128KB L1, 256KB L2 • MMX, SSE, 3DNOW!, 3DNOW!+ • 62.1W-68.3W • 130 nm • 266-333Mhz • $60-$109
Mainstream Processors • AMD Athlon XP: • Barton Core • 1.83 - 2.2GHz • 128KB L1, 512KB L2 • MMX, SSE, 3DNOW!, 3DNOW!+ • 68.3W-74.3W • 130 nm • 333-400Mhz • $79-$200
Mainstream Processors • Pentium 4: • Northwood Core • 2.4 - 3.2GHz • 20KB L1, 512KB L2 • MMX, SSE, SSE2, Hyper Threading • 66.2W-82.0W • 130 nm • 400-800Mhz • $130 -$289
Mainstream Processors • Apple G4: • 400-800Mhz • 1MB Cache • Designed and Enhanced for Multiprocessing • 46-113W • 150 nm • 400-800Mhz • N/A
Mainstream Processors • Apple G5: • Up to 2.5Ghz • 512KB Cache • 64 bit, Multiprocesing, High Precision Calculations per clock cycle. • 42W • 130 nm • 900-1.25Ghz • Cost: N/A
Low-End Processors • Pentium4 Celeron • Northwood • 950MHz - 2.80 GHz • 20 KB L1, 256 KB L2 • MMX, SSE, SSE2, Based on P4 • 26.7W to 68.4W • Process: 130/180nm • FSB: up to 400 MHz • $57 to $118
Low-End Processors • Pentium4 Celeron D • Prescott • Frequency: 2.4Ghz- 2.8Ghz • 28KB L1, 256 KB L2 • MMX, SSE,SSE2,SSE3, 90nm • Process: 90nm • 533Mhz • Cost:$68- $109
Low-End Processors • AMD Sempron (2200+-2800+) • Thorton / Thoroughbred • 1.5 - 2.0Ghz • 128KB L1, 256KB L2 • MMX, SSE,3DNOW!, 3DNOW!+,HyperTransport • Power Consumption: 62W • Process: 130nm • 333Mhz • Cost: $65-$120
Low-End Processors • AMD Sempron (3100+) • Paris • 1.8GHz • 128KB L1, 256KB L2 • MMX, SSE, SSE2, 3DNOW!, 3DNOW!+, Integrated Memory Controller • 62W • 130nm • Cost: $145
Conclusion • Best High End Processor: Athlon64 FX-53 • Best Mainstream Processor: AMD Athlon XP Barton • Best Low End Processor: AMD Sempron 3100+
References • Tom’s Hardware Guide http://www.tomshardware.com • SharkyExtreme http://www.sharkyextreme.com • NewEgg.com http://www.newegg.com • Google.com http://www.google.com
