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... You could also download some free software such as PCMark2002, this will compare you CPUs performance
RISC and CISC
The world of microprocessors and CPUs can be split into two main categories RISC (reduced instruction set computers) and CISC complex instruction set computer). Most manufactures use CISC technology to create their CPUs/Microprocessors.
RISC processors were developed first as they are/were more simple. CISC processors were developed later on the back of RISC when it was realised that the CPU was required to perform more complex operations, that a RISC CPU would require many instructions to perform one of these operations. However CISC CPUs have now become so complex that they are slower in certain tasks. Therefore nowadays RISC and CISC both have advantages and disadvantages, making them widely used around the world.
Current CPU features (explained & compared) Intel v AMD XP
Intel Pentium 4 processors offer Hyper threading technology this enables you to run software applications more efficiently and with greater stability than ever before. ... The Pentium 4 processor is based on CISC processors as with all Pentium processors.
CISC Refers to computers designed with a full set of computer instructions that were intended to provide needed capabilities in the most efficient way. ... com, March 2003)
AMD Athlon XP – Advanced Micro Devices
Again a CISC based microchip, AMD are the second largest microprocessor manufacturer after Intel. ...
AMD V Pentium 4
Below are benchmarking charts showing how each class of processor performs when asked to perform tasks that will stretch different aspects of its technology.
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