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[Anton Gladky <question212429@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Question #212429 on Yade changed:
https://answers.launchpad.net/yade/+question/212429

Anton Gladky proposed the following answer:
Hi,

I agree with Christian, my Intel i7 gives also the fastest result.
i5 is a little behind, but also a good choice.

But 24/7 DEM-simulations are really a stress-tests for machines.
Be sure you have a guarantee for CPU and motherboard :)

Anton


2012/10/26 Christian Jakob <question212429@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>:
> Question #212429 on Yade changed:
> https://answers.launchpad.net/yade/+question/212429
>
>     Status: Open => Answered
>
> Christian Jakob proposed the following answer:
> I started with an Intel Xeon (I think it was 6500) 2,5 years ago. Then
> (1 year ago) I got a new computer with an i7 core. I would definitely
> prefer the i7 technology! For details see here:
>
> http://techreport.com/review/15818/intel-core-i7-processors
>
> I got 2-3 times higher calculation speed with the i7 (although cpu
> frequency is nearly the same) in DEM applications!

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