On Thu, 2004-07-22 at 05:10, nx13372 wrote: > Hi all, > > I'm using kernel 2.4.26-1-686-smp. > I have a dual xeon box. If in the bios i enable the HT i'll get 4 cpus, > if not i'll get 2 cpus. > What is bettter?
Think about your question. Speaking Hypothetically on idealogical designs: Without hyperthreading you have 2 Things doing MANY MANY small and big jobs. Sort of like having a 500HP motor on each your lawn mowers. Big, clunky not AS flexible. With HyperThreading you 4 smaller things (each 1/2 the capacity of the the nonHT processors) doing many many small and big jobs. Sort of like having having a 240HP(with turbo boost to ~ 480HP if needed) motor on each of your lawn mowers. 4 Smaller, powerful and yet more flexible to do the job, the power is distributed based on need. I think the answer is clear. -- greg, [EMAIL PROTECTED] The technology that is Stronger, better, faster: Linux
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