12 Core Processor

[namarino]

Hey guys, I just had a quick question about 12 core processors. Are they overkill? Are there really any applications that need 12 cores? Or are these chips mainly going to be used by heavy multitaskers who want to run a number of high demanding applications? Thanks for your answers!

[i_build_nanosuits]

rendering, video transcoding, photo editing, encrypting, decompression etc...those type of applications will use as much CPU threads as you have available sometimes...mosty video rendering and 3d rendering...these are meant for workstation environement and servers.

[niofalpha]

They're essential for servers! And extremely useful in High end workstations, and simulation/ super computers!

[WoodenMarker]

Depending on what the system is being used for, 12 cores can be overkill. 

Heavy 3D rendering a good example where more cores is almost always a good idea.

[TheKDub]

rendering, video transcoding, photo editing, encrypting, decompression etc...those type of applications will use as much CPU threads as you have available sometimes...mosty video rendering and 3d rendering...these are meant for workstation environement and servers.

 

This.

 

Very much so for servers and heavy video/photo/3d/4d? rendering/editing.

[namarino]

This.

 

Very much so for servers and heavy video/photo rendering/editing.

Is this because a quad core processor has a few, more powerful cores as opposed to the 12 core which has 12 not as powerful cores?

[i_build_nanosuits]

Is this because a quad core processor has a few, more powerful cores as opposed to the 12 core which has 12 not as powerful cores?

they are not more powerful but they are usualy clocked faster...they are the same haswell cores but at higher speed...games prefer 4 fast cores as opposed to more slower cores...

a strong quad core chip is all you need for gaming right now...some games do take advantage of 6 or 8 cpu threads if you happen to have them but the performance difference is still negligeable for the most part.