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DavidSweeneyBear
DavidSweeneyBear
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Mar 7, 2020 3:06 AM UTC
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processor speed for batch file processing

I wonder if anyone can tell me the best processor for batch file processing - things like applying effect plugins, mtch volume, analysing statistics, etc?

 

Currently i have a 2.5 ghz dual core i5 (not sure what generation but it's in a Lenovo x220). 

I'd love to be able to process files a bit quicker and was wondering if a quad core 2.6 ghz i7 would be significantly faster, or am I better off finding a higher clock speed regardless of the number of cores?

 

Thanks.

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SteveG_AudioMasters_
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Mar 7, 2020 9:46 AM UTC

If your processing involves FFTs then last time I checked, the number of cores is significant. Multicored processors tend to out-perform ones with fewer, regardless of the clock speed. Unfortunately a lot of the delays you might experience will result from slower file handling from your HD. If you want to speed up everything appreciably, then use an SSD.

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Mar 7, 2020 9:46 AM UTC

If your processing involves FFTs then last time I checked, the number of cores is significant. Multicored processors tend to out-perform ones with fewer, regardless of the clock speed. Unfortunately a lot of the delays you might experience will result from slower file handling from your HD. If you want to speed up everything appreciably, then use an SSD.

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