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2015/01/29 03:47:04 (permalink)

Sonar and (i3/i7) Hyper-Threading: i5 or Xeon E3?

Hey guy, newbie here with Sonar DAW:
Keep in mind I am also an IT so I know much about Computer Science
 
Does anyone know if the Sonar uses logical threads from your CPU or only physical cores? I currently have a DAW that was originally a gaming PC. Its got an Intel i3-4130 which has hyper-threading (2 Physical Cores, 2 Logical Cores, 4-Threads). 
 
I'm not sure if Sonar benefits from Hyper-Treading and if its better to disable HT until get a better CPU but that is if I will need to upgrade at all. This i3 has been powerful with gaming applications. 
 
Also, if I get a new CPU, it will be one that can handle long hours of use. Of course the Intel Xeon come to mind but Im not spending more than $200 on a CPU. My options are between a Intel i5-4XXX or Intel Xeon E3-1220V3. Not really sure which one is better for DAWs. 
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    Re: Sonar and (i3/i7) Hyper-Threading: i5 or Xeon E3? 2015/01/29 03:59:25 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby sowingroom 2015/01/29 04:02:00
    Yes Sonar is developed to make use of hyper threading

    I have a 6 core CPU that is shown within Sonars CPU monitor as 12 individual threads.

    If you're still on Win7 it's best to disable Core Parking

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    Re: Sonar and (i3/i7) Hyper-Threading: i5 or Xeon E3? 2015/01/29 04:03:54 (permalink)

    post edited by sowingroom - 2015/01/29 04:37:32
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    Re: Sonar and (i3/i7) Hyper-Threading: i5 or Xeon E3? 2015/01/29 04:35:58 (permalink)
    mudgel
    Yes Sonar is developed to make use of hyper threading

    I have a 6 core CPU that is shown within Sonars CPU monitor as 12 individual threads.

    If you're still on Win7 it's best to disable Core Parking

    mudgel, thanks. 
     
    I'm actually using Windows 8.1 on this particular station. 
     
    Any opinion on the "i" series vs Xeon with audio processing? 
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    Re: Sonar and (i3/i7) Hyper-Threading: i5 or Xeon E3? 2015/02/02 14:10:20 (permalink)
    sowingroom
    ...if I get a new CPU, it will be one that can handle long hours of use. Of course the Intel Xeon come to mind but Im not spending more than $200 on a CPU. My options are between a Intel i5-4XXX or Intel Xeon E3-1220V3. Not really sure which one is better for DAWs. 




    Hey guys,
     
    does anybody have any insight about the DAW-performance of the i5/i7-series vs. the Xeons --- either GHz by GHz (bang for cycle) or $ to $ (bang for buck)???
     
    Where's jcschild when you need him?
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    Re: Sonar and (i3/i7) Hyper-Threading: i5 or Xeon E3? 2015/02/02 14:43:12 (permalink)
    Best asked in the Computer forum below. The builders hang out there.
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