Re: 2 2.4 cpus vs. 4 1.4 cpus

From: Pete Sharman <peter.sharman_at_oracle.com>
Date: 12 Dec 2002 10:30:26 -0800
Message-ID: <atakk2013t8@drn.newsguy.com>

In article <ataai5$2lf$1_at_starbase.starbaseunix.org>, allenh_at_starbase.starbaseunix.org says...
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>We're thinking about upgrading our oracle production servers, going with
>RAC. Would you rather 2 servers, each with 2 2.4 ghz cpus, or 2 servers
>each with 4 1.4 ghz cpus? Our oracle license is CPU bound so we're
>thinking it would be better to have 2 faster cpus, but maybe oracle likes
>having 4 somewhat slower ones instead. Any clues?
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>thx..

Are you planning on using Parallel Query as well? That MAY work better across the 4 slower CPU's, but it's really difficult to say that with 100% confidence without some testing to see the impact of the slower CPU's. If they were the same speed I'd be a lot more confident! :)

HTH. Additions and corrections welcome.

Pete

SELECT standard_disclaimer, witty_remark FROM company_requirements; Received on Thu Dec 12 2002 - 12:30:26 CST