There's been mentions of a few laptop models suitable for Pd use, but there hasn't been any discussion about good CPU models. I wonder what makes a good CPU for Pd-like operations. What I observe is that my over 8 years old Lenovo T61p with a Intel Core 2 Duo T8300 outperforms the much more recent Lenovo X1 with a Intel Core i5-3427U that I use at work. By outperforming, I mean that I can load more instruments and effects in netpd on my older box before the pd process hits 90% of CPU core usage and I get glitches. One might object the X1 is an ultrabook and meant to have long lasting battery rather than a lot of CPU power. However, when you compare benchmarks on http://www.cpubenchmark.net , the Core 2 Duo has a single-threaded rating of 939 and the Core i5 a rating of 1419. So it seems we need again another metric for Pd.
My gut feeling is that Pd hasn't profited at all from CPU development for a few years already and I wouldn't know what to buy once my good old T61p dies. What would a benchmarking patch look like that could be used to give CPUs a rating that would reflect their suitability for Pd? Roman On Don, 2017-03-23 at 08:51 +0100, João Pais wrote: > Dear list, > > I'm looking to buy new laptop and a matching audio interface for > daily use + audio performance/programming (not video). I would be > interested to know what are the current trends nowadays, and what > experiences you have. > > My current setup is: > - windows 10 (won't change) > - Lenovo X61s (I'm a bit of a fanboy for ibm/lenovo) > - RME multiface (still with pcmcia card) > > I would be looking for a similar setup: > - a robust laptop where to run w10. The less weight the better, even > if it sacrifices some performance. > - which audio interfaces are used nowadays, compared with the > multiface? E.g. with at least 8 analog outlets (I don't need that > many inlets), and also a digital outlet. Also the less weight and > size the better - a half-case size such as the multiface is quite > convenient. > - the computer will be used for day-to-day activities: office, > notation (sibelius/finale), and Pd audio programming. No games or too > taxing environments, so some features such as a high-power graphics > card or the latest ssd disk should be necessary. > > Best regards, > > Joao > _______________________________________________ > Pd-list@lists.iem.at mailing list > UNSUBSCRIBE and account-management -> https://lists.puredata.info/lis > tinfo/pd-list
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