barton

[sly113]

Would there be a increased speed folding with the barton over an xp running at the same mhz? or is it all just mhz? thx

[SteveI]

I've noticed in the past that cache does give a slight boost. For example, a P3 w/ 256 cache does beat a celeron (same core) w/ only 128 cache. Also, a morgan (64 cache) can't keep up with a pally (256 cache) even tho it is otherwise the same core.

If I had to make a guess, I think a Barton would outfold a Tbred of the same speed by about 10%.

[Allan]

Too bad Holst has crappy internet connection, I was looking forward to seeing his results on his Barton... but I think Steve's guess is about as good as it gets.

[sly113]

Ok thanks think i may pick one up and give it a wirl

[robbie]

Yes please do, glad to have ya on the team.
Fold on.
Rob

[Allan]

Sounds good, please let us know how it folds! We may just have to upgrade a bit, hehe.

[fzr phil]

well Sly, i would be interested to see what an experienced oc'er could do with a barton. to be honest i was pretty impressed by your specs already ( 205 x 12)

mine is at simple 166 x 12.5 just now (as its easy). it does seem to be tearing through work units but i don't know how it really compares with other single processor's production.

[sly113]

Originally posted by fzr phil
well Sly, i would be interested to see what an experienced oc'er could do with a barton. to be honest i was pretty impressed by your specs already ( 205 x 12)

mine is at simple 166 x 12.5 just now (as its easy). it does seem to be tearing through work units but i don't know how it really compares with other single processor's production.

Hi fzr phil since you are folding with a barton, we could run some tests and see what advantage the barton has over the tbred.
i would drop my speed to 166x12.5 and we have the same mb which is great for a comparison.
Let me know if your interested,thx.
Ps:still waiting on my vaporchill

[Allan]

Hey it would be awesome if the two of you would be willing to compare speeds. Having info like that around could be a great help if anyone is looking for an upgrade on a folding rig...

[fzr phil]

Sure, i would be interested in trying to compare our speeds. do you have the advmethods enabled already?

i suppose if we were working on the same protein we can check our progress on the log file.

did you also see the stats page

(great statistics pages)

[sly113]

Thats great phil I already have advmethods enabled your right about that stats page very nice.
ps:I just realized your that green guy ahead of me in the stats ,nice work:beer:

[kat]

EMIII would be a good way to compare

[sly113]

Running at 12.5x166 (took a 48sec hit in frame time)

[fzr phil]

for some reason em111 seems to freeze up when i try and start it, will not accept the info or save and exit

[Allan]

To set up EM3, try this
http://home.attbi.com/~wxdude1/emsite/help/

[fzr phil]

i am either a bit thick or there is another reason why i can't make the em111 work.
i have attached some of my log file if that helps get the info across.
Sly, those extra processors are sure helping your scores!

i will keep trying with the em.

[sly113]

Sly, those extra processors are sure helping your scores!

hehe yeah was on a folding frenzy while i had them but one is sold now so im down to 2 i build them then sell so they dont stay long

[SteveI]

Take a look at your folding log... just post the protein you are working on, the minutes and seconds per frame, and I'll compare it against tbred, and nw P4's... I came up with an equation to normalize mhz, and I'd love to compare. Also, I have 6 Tbreds folding in front of me right now, so there's a good chance I'm folding whatever protein you are.

[SteveI]

When that log was taken, were you doing anything?

Looking at the log, the result is a bit disappointing... on the P340_gnra_nat (53.3pt), it looks like you are doing a frame in 9:05, running a barton @ 2083mhz.

I have a tbred @1830 also running the same protein... it is taking 11:10 or so a frame. This translates to:

Barton: 9.083 min -> 84.5 points per day -> 40.56 points per GHZ

Tbred: 11.17min -> 68.73 points per day -> 37.56 points per GHZ

This is an 8% performance gain with the extra cache. However, these numbers need to be taken with a grain of salt since the times for each frame will vary slightly.

I'm really interested to know if your machine is doing anything else.... or if your times should be better. The tbred I mentioned has all non critical services disabled, and is just folding.

[sly113]

I will take 8% anyday just need to find a barton that overclocks well. phil have you tryed pushing that barton yet? I know your mother board will give up 200+ bus in most cases.

oops: just looked at your sig, retail hsf