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AthlonXP 3200+
400FSB
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5-13-2003
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$465
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Looking at the numbers above shows the 3200+ turning in the best
score we have seen in our Content Creation benchmark. This benchmark
runs through several tasks in multiple media based applications and
measures the performance of the system as it completes these tasks.
Something worth noting is the performance advantage the 3000+ (400MHz
FSB) CPU has over the higher clocked 3000+ (333MHz FSB) chip it soon
replaces. Even though it is not a significant advantage, it is when
you take into account it is running 66MHz slower.
As expected, the 3200+ comes out on top in the synthetic
benchmarks from SiSoft Sandra 2003. It looks like it is called a 3200+
for a reason. In the case of our two 3000+ processors, the results
differ from our previous test. The Arithmetic and Multi-Media CPU
tests above show a liking to the higher clocked 3000+ (333MHz FSB)
over the 3000+ (400MHz FSB) CPU. However, the memory chart shows the
400MHz FSB chips clearly lead in this test, despite the slower core
clock speeds.
The Futuremark PCMark 2002 test scores show a gradual increase in
performance from the 2500+ to the 3200+. In the CPU portion of the
test, the 3000+ (333MHz FSB) posted a higher score than its 400MHz
FSB counterpart but remained behind the 3200+. This can be expected
due to the higher clock speed of the 3000+ (333MHz FSB) CPU.
With these series ofL tests, there were no surprises. As the
PR rating of each processor went up, so did the scores. The higher
clock speed of the 3000+ (333MHz FSB) gave it no advantage over the
400MHz FSB chips.
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we timed how long each CPU took to complete the conversion. The results
are in seconds and the lower the time the better. Yet again, the 3200+
outperforms the rest of the pack. The 3000+ (333Mhz FSB) continues
to hold its own because of its higher clock speed. It is rather interesting
to see just how the performance of Athlon XP is affected by the faster
FSB.
With the 3DMark 2001SE benchmark, the differences in the FSB stand
out more than our previous tests have shown. The difference in the
2500+ and the 3000+ (333MHz FSB) is almost the same as the difference
between the two 3000+ processors. As in every test so far, the 3200+
continues to outpace the rest of the field.
With the Quake III test, the memory bandwidth of each CPU plays
a significant role. As you can see from the above results, the 3200+
and the 3000+ (400MHz FSB) move ahead of the 3000+ (333MHz FSB) despite
their slower clock speed.
If you have not been sold on the 400MHz FSB by now, the DroneZ results
should help push you in that direction. The 3000+ (400MHz FSB) pulls
away from its 3000+ counterpart easily. Once again, the 3200+ CPU
moves into the lead.
There is little to get excited over in the results from this CPU
intensive Flight Sim. As the PR rating moves, so does the score. Yes,
the 3000+ (333MHz FSB) does win over its 400MHz counterpart, but I
really would not consider 0.05 Frames per Second a victory. Calling
the 10 FPS jump from the 2500+ to the 3200+ a victory would be more
like it.
In this DirectX 8 game benchmark, it is a close race between the
top tier chips. The 3200+ continues to reign supreme and the 3000+
chips duke it out for second place with no decisive victory at hand.
It has become apparent after viewing the results in our Unreal Tournament
benchmarks, the 400MHz FSB provides the added oomph needed to push
the 3200+ and 3000+ over the top. The scores tell pretty much the
same story in the flyby test and the CPU bound botmatch tests. The
3200+ wins again, as it has in all of our tests.
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