Phenom vs Ryzen: Hexa-cores a decade apart (Part 3)

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Test Setup and Methodology

The entire benchmark suite for both the platforms was done on Windows 10 21H1 19043.964. Unfortunately this being my only PC, testing couldn't be done on a fresh installation of Windows 10. Graphics tests were performed with GPU driver version Radeon Adrenalin Edition 21.3.2.

For tests with AMD Phenom II X6 1055T, the CPU was undervolted to Vcore 1.3V (-0.125V) to keep the temperature in check. This didn't affect performance to any measurable degree according to my testing. Also, this was the setting the system used to run regularly back then. CPU-Z benchmark showed 0-3% better performance in favor of undervolted setting (was only able to perform CPU-Z benchmark before the system shut down due to overheating). With the default Vcore, idle temperature hovered around 65-70C for lack of a better cooler. Undervolted setting gave much better thermals as we will explore later.

The PC case has a single Intake fan and 2 exhaust fans. Testing was done with side panel open.

All tests were done without any overclocking unless specified otherwise.

Hardware used for testing include:

test_setup

Benchmarks were taken as the arithmetic mean of 3 test runs (5 runs for results with outliers), unless stated otherwise. Gaming test results were captured and logged using OCAT with 60 seconds capture time. Steps were taken to minimize background processes as much as possible and internet connectivity disabled when possible (for tests that don't require online verification) to reduce variables. All applications and games were tested in both systems using the same version.

While I had an idea of how to go about the testing process as scientifically accurate as possible for me, this article from techspot helped a lot. Check it out if you are interested.


Part 1: Introduction

Part 2: Gallery

Part 3: Test Setup and Methodology

Part 4: CPU Benchmarks

Part 5: Gaming Benchmarks

Part 6: Hexa-cores vs dual-core

Part 7: Platform Benchmarks

Part 8: Thermals and Power

Part 9: Conclusion

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