Originally Posted by
Anvil
My setup is a full W7 x64 install + the basic necessities. (all windows updates, AV, java)
The AMD software setup is 100% identical to the Intel setup, except for some drivers for the PERC 6/i and the LSI 9260.
Thats why I found the AMD metrics a bit strange, it's a single drive but the number of MBs should have been closer to the Intel system.
What "startup" programs do you have installed?
I know we won't be able to compare 100% but we could have been much closer if I installed some or most of your apps. (most apps don't/shouldn't make a difference to the bootup process)