Re: [coreboot] I want to be a contributor (Cloud Dai)

[Elisenda Cuadros]

You explained it so well, thank you!

On 20/02/18 20:29, Timothy Pearson wrote:
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> There's a modest single digit performance boost at isoclock, but the
> 63xx series also has the fastest core you will see in the
> owner-controlled x86 world (3.8GHz).  The 62xx tops out at 3.6GHz.
>
> Both are 32nm and completely obsolete by modern standards.  The POWER9
> chip for instance will run circles around either one of these, so I'd
> say rather than looking for maximum absolute performance at high cost,
> go for the 62xx series.  It'll still last you a long time for moderate
> computing needs.
>
> On 02/20/2018 01:12 PM, Elisenda Cuadros wrote:
> > Hello,
> >
> > Is it really worth 63xx series instead 62xx?
> >
> > They are _much more_ expensive.
> >
> > Is there any public benchmark?
> >
> > Regards,
> > Eli
> >
> > On 20/02/18 10:46, [e-mail] wrote:
> > > On 02/20/2018 01:29 AM, 戴，曉政 via coreboot wrote:
> > > > Dear Taiidan,
> > > >
> > > > I have get KGPE-D16 motherboard from auction website but I find that
> > > > AMD 6328 CPU is too expensive ($499 USD).  As well as 6386SE CPU is
> > > > more expensive than 6328 CPU so please give me a favor. Please list
> > > > some cheaper AMD CPUs name that can be built successfully  when I use
> > > > KGPE-D16 motherboard to install coreboot.
> > >
> > > Right now on ebay I also see a 6328 for $130 and a 6386SE for
> > > $225/best offer (the last and best owner controlled x86-64 CPU, get
> > > one while you can IMO).
> > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/AMD-Opteron-OS6386YETGGHK-16-Core-2-8GHz-16MB-6-4GT...
> > >
> > > This one is in good condition (note the straight as an arrow
> > > capacitors on the bottom with none missing)
> > >
> > > FYI don't buy a CPU that has missing bottom capacitors or scratches on
> > > the pads, always ask a seller for a photo of the bottom if you buy a
> > > G34 CPU like the 6386SE.
> > > > I know my English is very poor,
> > >
> > > Naah it is fine :]
>
> Timothy Pearson
> Raptor Engineering
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