Thanks a lot Taiidan! I'll try to find two used 6386SE. I don't mind to have microcode updates (I already choose them in coreboot for 6376).
Yours, BogDan. 2017-09-26 10:17 GMT+03:00 [email protected] <[email protected]>: > On 09/25/2017 01:21 PM, BogDan Vatra wrote: > >> Hello, >> >> I'd like to upgrade my CPUs (I have 2 x Opteron 6276) and I'm now >> sure which one should I choose? Will I see a difference? Does the >> upgrade worth? >> >> Yours, >> BogDan. >> > 6386SE IMO, get the best. > > It is worth it although it needs microcode updates for secure operations. > 6287SE is the best x86_64 CPU that doesn't, it is slightly slower and lacks > the slightly higher memory speed - with that you will also see better > peformance (see cpubenchmark) > Btw no need to buy a brand new one get a used as CPU life is 20+ years. > > You'll end up spending a decent chunk of change on dual 6386SE to the point > where I would advise saving up for TALOS 2 (way better performance and > upgradability) - unless you want x86 6386 to the play latest games (I do!) -- coreboot mailing list: [email protected] https://mail.coreboot.org/mailman/listinfo/coreboot
