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Compare two configurations

golgoth47 Posted messages 11 Status Member -  
 luc -
Hello,

I've been pondering this question for several months and I can't find a solution...

We have benchmarks comparing CPU CMs etc.... but what about the installed configuration?

We have benchmarks, but they don't give the same results or are not easy to interpret when you're not a fan of OC (and I'm getting more into it)

(By the way, if you have a link that explains OC in detail, I’m interested because from everything I’ve found, you have to go back and forth to know how much HT frequency, what it is, how many ci here and there, etc...)

So my question is, if you have two PCs, how would you determine which one is more powerful? Is CPUz's benchmark good? So far, that's what I've been using; I take both values and compare them between the two machines.

What do you think?
Thanks in advance for your insights.

See you!

3 answers

  1. luc
     
    Hello
    We don't necessarily have the same ranking based on benchmarks, which are therefore "biased." Unless there is a significant power difference between the two PCs. Sometimes ranking sites indicate which benchmarks are suited for which use.
    And we don't all have the same usage.

    In gaming, it's Intel for the CPU, but for office use, AMD with many cores can perform better for less cost upfront if you open many programs at the same time. Recent AMDs are still energy hogs at full utilization, though.
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    1. luc
       
      To overclock, it depends on the processor's generation, and some motherboards perform better and even have specific programs. Choosing dedicated tutorials according to the hardware is the simplest when it comes time to take action.
      But the more general ones explain better.

      http://fr.wikihow.com/overclocker-un-PC

      Google -overclocking guide- is therefore the best answer.
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  2. marcmarais Posted messages 24260 Status Moderator 4 568
     
    Hello,

    to compare 2 configs, you can first compare the CPU (processor) and especially the GPU (graphics card)

    yes, why not the CPU-Z benchmark, but personally I prefer the PassMark benchmark
    https://www.cpubenchmark.net/

    it allows for a quick comparison of CPU performance, but be careful, it doesn't represent gaming performance exactly

    you also have the same PassMark benchmarks for GPUs:
    https://www.videocardbenchmark.net/high_end_gpus.html

    again, it doesn't replace tests in real gaming conditions, but it gives a good idea
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  3. golgoth47 Posted messages 11 Status Member
     
    I don't use it for gaming, just for office work in multitasking or I have one that serves as an HTPC, so just for videos.

    Thank you very much for your advice, I'm testing that right away!!! ;)
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