Which cpu is better, higher cache or higher clock?

Question

For a cpu will not be used for heavy gaming (office/internet etc type use), and not overclocked, which is better?

Sempron 2800+ w/256mb cache or Sempron 3000+ cpu with 128MB cache?

The Sempron 3000+ is a little more expensive but it has a lower cache- but is it better overall then the 2800?

Thanks!

Answer 1

Definitely go for the higher cache.

There is a great deal of marketing strategy so far as the pricing ... the extra cache is actually a lot more expensive to integrate than an extra 200Mhz.

That is why they lowered the cache size & hope that people will believe that the extra speed is better.

I personally would not hesitate to take the model with more cache ANY DAY.

regards,
Philip T

Answer 2

It is very easy to compare AMD processors, because they make it easy. The run extensive benchmarks on them that take into account both clock speed and cache, and then give them a numerical rating. Hence, the 3000 is faster than the 2800.

Answer 3

It doesn't really matter in this particular case. I would go for more cache here because it would give more bang than the higher cpu frequency.

Answer 4

For Office/Internet type of use, you will not notice the difference.
Hence just buy something that's cheap.

If using for intense 3D application/game then, pesonally, i'll opt for more cache than the 200mhz difference.