Re: Sparc Mhz vs. Intel Mhz for Oracle

What OS do you plan on running on this Intel box? That makes a huge difference. Windows needs more CPU cycles just to stay alive than Solaris on Intel or Linux. So that should enter your picture. You should also take a look at your current CPU usage on your Sparc server. Are you cpu-bound? If not, you might be able to scale back on the CPUs for your newer server. Or you may need more processing power. In the end, it's not always and apples-to-apples comparison.

HTH,
Brian

NetComrade wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> Has anyone ever swapped a Sun system, for same or similar Intel Linux
> system in terms of same Mhz. I know more CPU's is better, but we are
> looking to downgrade to fewer CPU's on Intel from Sun. How big is the
> cache effect? (e.g. Sun Sparc 400Mhz w/8Meg cache vs. Intel Xeon MP
> w/ 2MB cache) Are there any white papers on the subject out there?
>
> Thanks.
> .......
> We use Oracle 8.1.7.4 on Solaris 2.7 boxes
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