Fastest **single core** processor??
Hello!
I am attempting to replace our current DB server with something faster. Most of my (hoped for) speed gains will be from going to a high-end RAID card instead of the current "Windows Mirror" approach. However, I would like to increase the CPU horsepower as well.
My limiting factor is that the DB (Sybase SQL Anywhere 5.5) does not utilize multiple processors. The current server has a 3.6 GHz Xeon processor. My understanding is that replacing that with, say, a dual core 2.4 GHz processor would end up being a downgrade (for my particular situation) because the DB would only use a single core. Is that correct? If so, what are the fastest single core cpu's out there? I found the 3.6 GHz Xeon for about $800 so I know they won't be cheap...
Thanks!
I am attempting to replace our current DB server with something faster. Most of my (hoped for) speed gains will be from going to a high-end RAID card instead of the current "Windows Mirror" approach. However, I would like to increase the CPU horsepower as well.
My limiting factor is that the DB (Sybase SQL Anywhere 5.5) does not utilize multiple processors. The current server has a 3.6 GHz Xeon processor. My understanding is that replacing that with, say, a dual core 2.4 GHz processor would end up being a downgrade (for my particular situation) because the DB would only use a single core. Is that correct? If so, what are the fastest single core cpu's out there? I found the 3.6 GHz Xeon for about $800 so I know they won't be cheap...
Thanks!
Have you heard about the Intel i7 Core?
Check this out http://www.intel.com/pressroom/archive/releases/20080811comp.htm
Hope it helps
Check this out http://www.intel.com/pressroom/archive/releases/20080811comp.htm
Hope it helps
ASKER
andrew_aj1:
The current 3.6GHz Xeon is a single core processor... what other info would be helpful?
I realize that "other processes" could use the other cores, but this is a dedicated DB server, no other apps at all, and with 2/3 of even the "standard" services shut down... other than the CPU handling the mirroring (which we are going to do away with) I don't believe the CPU has much else to do... the CPU utilization currently never exceeds 1% when the database is idle...
The current 3.6GHz Xeon is a single core processor... what other info would be helpful?
I realize that "other processes" could use the other cores, but this is a dedicated DB server, no other apps at all, and with 2/3 of even the "standard" services shut down... other than the CPU handling the mirroring (which we are going to do away with) I don't believe the CPU has much else to do... the CPU utilization currently never exceeds 1% when the database is idle...
What model of the xeon processor (ex: Intel Xeon 5130). The following link has information about almost every (if not every) Xeon processor ever made:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wi
http://en.wikipedia.org/wi
Also what motherboard or system is this going into? This may be a limiting factor.
ASKER
We seem to be going astray here... let me repeat the question:
What is the fastest single-core CPU currently out there?
If you prefer, mention a specific cpu / mobo combination that you feel would give the best overall performance...
What is the fastest single-core CPU currently out there?
If you prefer, mention a specific cpu / mobo combination that you feel would give the best overall performance...
I can tell you the answer to that, but that will not mean that it will work in your system. What make/model system do you have (ex. HP ProLiant 380 G3)? Also look at your system durring boot and look at what the name/model of the processor is or at your system system properties. With this information i can help you.
ASKER
As I mentioned at the beginning, I am **replacing** my current server...
In looking at servers from numerous comapnies, I keep seeing LOTS of dual and quad core procesors, and a few (very few) single core processors. I **have** to trust the manufacturers that they are (somewhat at least) matching the processor to the motherboard.
In looking at servers from numerous comapnies, I keep seeing LOTS of dual and quad core procesors, and a few (very few) single core processors. I **have** to trust the manufacturers that they are (somewhat at least) matching the processor to the motherboard.
Sorry, I did not notice that. Since your looking for pure speed I would go with the Xeon X5492. It is a dual core processor (there aer no modern single core xeon processors) at 3.4GHz, 1600 MHz FSB, and 2x6MB L2 cache. I hope this answers your question. Good luck.
ASKER CERTIFIED SOLUTION
membership
This solution is only available to members.
To access this solution, you must be a member of Experts Exchange.
ASKER
jamie,
That is the type of info I was really looking for, and will accept that as the solution. One last thing... I can't actually seem to find that processor for sale anywhere... (at least, not my normal suppliers). Are you aware of someone actually selling it, or (even better) a server which uses that CPU?
Thanks!
That is the type of info I was really looking for, and will accept that as the solution. One last thing... I can't actually seem to find that processor for sale anywhere... (at least, not my normal suppliers). Are you aware of someone actually selling it, or (even better) a server which uses that CPU?
Thanks!
The Dell Poweredge 2900 lll, HP ML350 G5 and ML370 G5. These are all tower servers if you need a rack mount and or a different manufacture i can see what i can find.
With more details about hte processor I can help you more.
I hope this helps. Good luck.