Yes, a better scatter plot could highlight the relationship more clearly by adjusting scale or adding trend lines.
Yes, a better scatter plot could highlight the relationship more clearly by adjusting scale or adding trend lines.
I discovered a scatter plot showing CPU performance versus price at the link you shared. Since there’s no zoom capability and the most expensive CPUs obscure the rest of the data, you might want alternatives that display real-world performance metrics. Any resource using a different benchmark would work—just ensure it reflects actual usage rather than just raw scores.
These CPU review pages are usually very biased and shouldn't be relied upon. It's not possible to capture a CPU's performance in just one number—are you looking to purchase a CPU? Check sites like AnandTech, TechPowerUp (which compares price vs performance), and Gamers Nexus.
In the future I plan to purchase a CPU, likely within a year or more. Right now I'm aiming for a general understanding of the market, focusing on how Ryzen CPUs stack up against each other and Intel in terms of performance. I want a broader perspective rather than just deciding which CPU is best for me, so I can avoid checking each specific model when searching used PC parts.
Looking for fair comparisons between modern chips and older hardware is tough. There aren't many direct benchmarks for those specific models, but you can explore older performance data like IBM MDA graphics from 1981 or the 8086/5 processors from 1978. For context, you might find similar systems today and compare their speeds to your dad's first PC.
Analyzing these varied systems is quite challenging, you can't simply compare them. Linpack works well for this kind of assessment, though it may not fully reflect real-world conditions.