[coreboot] Opteron 6284 SE or 6386 SE?

[BogDan Vatra]

Thanks a lot Taiidan!

I'll try to find two used 6386SE. I don't mind to have microcode
updates (I already choose them in coreboot for 6376).

Yours,
BogDan.

2017-09-26 10:17 GMT+03:00 Taiidan at gmx.com <Taiidan at gmx.com>:
> On 09/25/2017 01:21 PM, BogDan Vatra wrote:
>
>> Hello,
>>
>>    I'd like to upgrade my CPUs (I have  2 x Opteron 6276) and I'm now
>> sure which one should I choose? Will I see a difference? Does the
>> upgrade worth?
>>
>> Yours,
>> BogDan.
>>
> 6386SE IMO, get the best.
>
> It is worth it although it needs microcode updates for secure operations.
> 6287SE is the best x86_64 CPU that doesn't, it is slightly slower and lacks
> the slightly higher memory speed - with that you will also see better
> peformance (see cpubenchmark)
> Btw no need to buy a brand new one get a used as CPU life is 20+ years.
>
> You'll end up spending a decent chunk of change on dual 6386SE to the point
> where I would advise saving up for TALOS 2 (way better performance and
> upgradability) - unless you want x86 6386 to the play latest games (I do!)