Linux, FreeBSD, Solaris i7-3960X Scaling Performance @ Phoronix

Posted on Monday, December 19 2011 @ 19:07 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck

Phoronix checks the Intel's Core i7 3960X's performance scaling in various operating systems, you can check it out over here.

Using the new Intel Core i7 3960X Extreme Edition Sandy Bridge processor, Scientific Linux 6.1, Debian GNU/Linux, Debian GNU/kFreeBSD, and Solaris 11 11/11 were benchmarked when having a different number of CPU cores enabled to see how well each operating system scales up to six cores plus Hyper Threading.

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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