Intel and SuperPi

ZorchThatCPU · **Posted:** Tue Dec 15, 2009 12:41 pm

Here's an interesting quote from an article on AnandTech about Intel memory controllers and SuperPi:

"We were discussing our initial overclocking results with a couple of BIOS engineers and came away surprised. We learned they typically tune memory performance utilizing a combination of Sandra/Everest and Super Pi. That did not shock us but it explains why time after time our various test systems would perform exceptionally well in the synthetic benchmarks and then fall flat on their collective faces when faced with heavy multitasking situations. We believe too much emphasis is placed on trying to win a benchmark that in no way reflects the true performance of applications or enhances the stability of the system."

I guess that explains the Intel dominance in SP, clock-per-clock!

Deluded · **Joined:** Mon Jul 13, 2009 2:23 am **Posts:** 1234

It's not like this was a secret, but its nice having proof that Intel does indeed tailor their processors to SPi. Heck, my P4 @ 3.9 Ghz beats my 5200+ SPi time! I mean... WTH?!

TyrantTru · **Joined:** Tue Mar 24, 2009 10:05 am **Posts:** 1564

Strange indeed, though - I don't entirely agrlee w/that as intel CPUS have far..FAR superior multithreading efficiency from the reviews I've seen

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