Real world apps - clock for clock: Agena vs. Deneb

[EnJoY]

Plus there is an early word that AM3 Phenom IIs OC DDR3 extremely well ,so 1600+ Mhz should be easy to achieve with solid sticks.

If the words "extremely well" are going to be used, I would expected at least 2000MHz speeds to be achievable at the very least.

[informal]

If the words "extremely well" are going to be used, I would expected at least 2000MHz speeds to be achievable at the very least.

Well i didn't want to use 2Ghz+ in my post just because it's still early to say how far AM3 phenoms will push the ram.I did say 1600+,it could mean 2Ghz or more .

[EnJoY]

Well i didn't want to use 2Ghz+ in my post just because it's still early to say how far AM3 phenoms will push the ram.I did say 1600+,it could mean 2Ghz or more .

Where are you getting this information that AM3 will clock DDR3 "extremely well" anyhow? Was this backed up by any solid numbers or just a "I heard that..."? I'm not doubting AM3's potential, just trying to figure out if this is actually a reliable statement or wishful thinking on your part.

[informal]

Where are you getting this information that AM3 will clock DDR3 "extremely well" anyhow? Was this backed up by any solid numbers or just a "I heard that..."? I'm not doubting AM3's potential, just trying to figure out if this is actually a reliable statement or wishful thinking on your part.

It came from a friend with AMD ties(amd italy).He didn't say 2Ghz clock ,nor he mentioned CPU models used.He just said clocking extremely well and much higher than supported speeds(1333 is max. supported).But the dude is not "xtreme" in any way,so his "extreme" could be our "meh" .That's why I used 1.6Ghz number,just to be on the safe side .

[Free Gordon]

Well, clock for clock with all these real world apps, Deneb is ~5% average faster than Agena; For reference, here is included Kentsfield too http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...64#post3557964

I think that's not correct, because Deneb is tested with NB @ 1800mhz... while Agena B3 is 2ghz.
A lot of tested applications are NB-sensitive..

To make a clock for clock comparison, NB must be the same for both architectures. IMHO.

[Free Gordon]

All comparisons are absolutely welcomed, mAJORD! waiting for yours!
Some of you guys asked for numbers with equal NB. OK, some days ago I run some of these tests with 9850 @3.0 & @2.4NB-HT. So, I've done I quick run with 940 @3.0 & 2.4NB-HT. No screenshots this time :P but table summary of course
http://i472.photobucket.com/albums/r...000_2400NB.jpg

Ok, tnx for this great job!