Ryzen performance tests under Linux environment
Ryzen performance tests under Linux environment
AMD has consistently offered better value for software development over time, though this was mainly due to weaker game performance. Now they deliver top performance at a more competitive price. I’m curious about the Linux kernel version they’re using. The article linked looks promising—I’m excited about the upcoming 1700 tests, especially since that CPU model really appeals to me.
I seem to be being too detailed about AMD, but I’d like to highlight something from the Linux build test. The Core i7 5960X runs at 3.0GHz max and can reach up to 3.5GHz, while Ryzen starts at 3.6GHz and climbs to 4.0GHz (maybe higher). Since Ryzen is said to match Haswell’s IPC, it makes sense that it outperforms the i7-5960X. This is what I examined, but it’s useful to keep that in mind when interpreting the results.
They show the older chart with compile times, and the Xeon ranks highest but is expensive. I'm hoping the 1700 release comes out soon, around the same cost as the i7-7700K. I'm also checking if the 1700 actually has a 65W TDP, since that would make it a good deal with its cooler designed for 95W CPUs.