Vista 32 vs W7 64 - Same Comp - Any faster?

Message boards : Number crunching : Vista 32 vs W7 64 - Same Comp - Any faster?

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BigWaveSurfer Send message Joined: 29 Nov 01 Posts: 160 Credit: 5,482,353 RAC: 25,025	Message 1334157 - Posted: 3 Feb 2013, 2:35:24 UTC
	I just upgraded my laptop (nothing special, dual core, 4GB RAm) from Vista 32-bit to Windows 7 64-Bit. I also swapped the factory HD for a Seagate XT 'hybrid' drive. I'm curious if this will result in any shorter crunch times? The upgrades had nothing to do with crunching, but I'm curious if anyone thinks it will make a difference or if it is 100% on the processor and I will not see anything. ____________
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skildude Send message Joined: 4 Oct 00 Posts: 8940 Credit: 36,326,747 RAC: 53,265	Message 1334162 - Posted: 3 Feb 2013, 3:04:44 UTC - in response to Message 1334157.
	You shouldnt see any difference. The apps arent much different from 32 to 64 bit OSes and 7 is like the unbroken Vista. ____________ Proud member of TSWB. End terrorism by building a school
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hbomber Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 2 May 01 Posts: 437 Credit: 39,106,614 RAC: 24,428	Message 1334212 - Posted: 3 Feb 2013, 9:13:37 UTC
	Use 64-bit optimized applications for CPU, they are noticeably faster than their 32-bit counterparts, like 10-15% faster. ____________
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juan BFB Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 16 Mar 07 Posts: 2437 Credit: 150,356,052 RAC: 393,962	Message 1334237 - Posted: 3 Feb 2013, 11:07:40 UTC - in response to Message 1334212.
	Use 64-bit optimized applications for CPU, they are noticeably faster than their 32-bit counterparts, like 10-15% faster. Yes they are faster than stock apps, but keep an eye in the temperature, specialy on a laptop/notebook. ____________
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BigWaveSurfer Send message Joined: 29 Nov 01 Posts: 160 Credit: 5,482,353 RAC: 25,025	Message 1334452 - Posted: 3 Feb 2013, 22:29:58 UTC - in response to Message 1334212.
	Use 64-bit optimized applications for CPU, they are noticeably faster than their 32-bit counterparts, like 10-15% faster. Thanks for the tip, will give that a shot later....and I have it set to only use 50% on all the laptops I have it installed on to keep the temps down. ____________
	ID: 1334452 ·

HAL9000 Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 11 Sep 99 Posts: 3274 Credit: 76,427,475 RAC: 75,629	Message 1334586 - Posted: 4 Feb 2013, 14:21:42 UTC
	Generally the storage media for BOINC & tasks is irreverent. There could be some benefit to faster storage, but it may be so small no one has been able to measure it. A default install of 7 has a few less things running in the background than Vista. So that may actually help a bit. If your Vista installation was the factory install with all of their "stuff" installed and running that may be prove to be a more significant gain. ____________ SETI@home classic workunits: 93,865 CPU time: 863,447 hours Join the BP6/VP6 User Group today!
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jravin Send message Joined: 25 Mar 02 Posts: 717 Credit: 60,967,894 RAC: 71,897	Message 1334593 - Posted: 4 Feb 2013, 15:10:24 UTC - in response to Message 1334586.
	Generally the storage media for BOINC & tasks is irreverent. Yeah, I know. Mine makes bad jokes all the time. ____________
	ID: 1334593 ·

ML1 Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 25 Nov 01 Posts: 7107 Credit: 3,680,643 RAC: 961	Message 1334603 - Posted: 4 Feb 2013, 16:12:19 UTC - in response to Message 1334212.
	Use 64-bit optimized applications for CPU, they are noticeably faster than their 32-bit counterparts, like 10-15% faster. Some applications run twice as fast (100% faster or at 200% normal rate depending on how you like your percentages!). Notably various prime searches. But why oh why are people still lingering in 32bits on 64bit hardware?! There's a lot of transistors and expense to give you the extra performance and functionality of the 64bits... Happy fast crunchin', Martin ____________ Mandriva Linux A user friendly OS! See new freedom Mageia2 The Future is what We make IT (GPLv3)
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hbomber Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 2 May 01 Posts: 437 Credit: 39,106,614 RAC: 24,428	Message 1334616 - Posted: 4 Feb 2013, 16:39:22 UTC Last modified: 4 Feb 2013, 16:49:09 UTC
	I distinctly specified which applications and how faster they perform. For his systems, only Intel CPUs. Ppl use 32-bit OS, bcs most of them are more pragmatic than exotic and adventurous. Perhaps some of them wonder why me or you are still using same vacuum cleaner for last 10 years. Answer is same for both questions - bcs it fulfills its purposes. ____________
	ID: 1334616 ·

Message boards : Number crunching : Vista 32 vs W7 64 - Same Comp - Any faster?