Multithreading

cad38 · 02-07-2015, 10:26 PM

I am looking to build a new desktop computer and was wondering if ootp16 would benefit from the i7 4790k over an i5 4690k.

Thanks

moore4807 · 02-07-2015, 11:09 PM

Good article explaining the differences between i5 & i7 cores.

Which CPU to Buy? Comparing Intel Core i5 vs. i7 | PCMag.com

OakDragon · 02-08-2015, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cad38

I am looking to build a new desktop computer and was wondering if ootp16 would benefit from the i7 4790k over an i5 4690k.

Thanks

Technically, yes, but not a whole lot. OOTP is not really CPU-intensive. RAM and HD speed make a much bigger difference.

DustinthePOWERHOUSE · 02-08-2015, 12:54 AM

OOTP might not be overly computer intensive, but I definitely notice a difference between my old i5 and my new i7

Matt Arnold · 02-08-2015, 06:29 AM

For OOTP at the moment, faster processor is more valuable than more cores. In the next couple years we'll try to put more threading changes in, but the single core top speed will still in all likelihood be the most important point for processor.

rjl518 · 02-08-2015, 09:08 AM

i have an i7-4770 core with my new alienware, OOTP really flies on this machine...but yes..i would love to see a multithread version of the product

Riverdome · 02-08-2015, 10:39 PM

Can appreciate why it's requested but this really is a big request.

Matt Arnold · 02-09-2015, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Riverdome

Can appreciate why it's requested but this really is a big request.

It matters more for some people than others. My home computer is an older i7, quad core, but low clock speed. Once 16 is out the door, I think I'll start looking where we can thread certain pieces. It won't completely change over overnight, but likely will come in bit and pieces the next few years.

OakDragon · 02-09-2015, 02:40 PM

I was under the impression threading was more of an OS-end thing, like the programmer does the equivalent of, "Hey, program, be threadable" and the OS looks and says, "oh, they want me to thread this" and does it.

Shows what I know, I guess.

Syd Thrift · 02-09-2015, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt Arnold

It matters more for some people than others. My home computer is an older i7, quad core, but low clock speed. Once 16 is out the door, I think I'll start looking where we can thread certain pieces. It won't completely change over overnight, but likely will come in bit and pieces the next few years.

Yeah, there are some serious potential speed-bumping issues with, for instance, being able to thread individual games where I could see it being amaaaazing.

02-07-2015, 10:26 PM	#1
cad38 Bat Boy Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2	Multithreading I am looking to build a new desktop computer and was wondering if ootp16 would benefit from the i7 4790k over an i5 4690k. Thanks

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rjl518 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Born in Shea Stadium, lives in LoanDepot Park. Posts: 6,242	i have an i7-4770 core with my new alienware, OOTP really flies on this machine...but yes..i would love to see a multithread version of the product __________________ My Threads: MLB Project 32 by SFGiants58 "Colon looking for his 1st hit of the year and he DRIVES ONE! Deep left field! Back goes Upton! Back near the wall! ITS OUTTA HERE!!! Bartolo has done it!!! THE IMPOSSIBLE HAS HAPPENED!!! This is one of the great moments in the history of baseball! Bartolo Colon has gone deep!" ---Gary Cohen. (May 7, 2016) (Petco Park) NYM 6 @ SD 3

02-08-2015, 10:39 PM	#7
Riverdome All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 964	Can appreciate why it's requested but this really is a big request. __________________ I was at the first OOTP Conference, where were you?..........

02-07-2015, 11:09 PM	#2
moore4807 All Star Starter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Punta Gorda FL. Posts: 1,389	Good article explaining the differences between i5 & i7 cores. Which CPU to Buy? Comparing Intel Core i5 vs. i7 \| PCMag.com

02-08-2015, 06:29 AM	#5
Matt Arnold OOTP Developer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 15,830	For OOTP at the moment, faster processor is more valuable than more cores. In the next couple years we'll try to put more threading changes in, but the single core top speed will still in all likelihood be the most important point for processor.

02-09-2015, 02:40 PM	#9
OakDragon Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Jose, CA USA Posts: 3,494	I was under the impression threading was more of an OS-end thing, like the programmer does the equivalent of, "Hey, program, be threadable" and the OS looks and says, "oh, they want me to thread this" and does it. Shows what I know, I guess.