The New Lord of The Single-Core, Intel Conroe-L 2.8G 1MB performance discovers

[windwithme]

Since Intel launched their Core 2 Duo new generation processors, did get
great recommend in mid-range and high-end market, build up with brake
through performance and 65nm tech.

But in the mainstream and entry level side, Intel still use old P4 architecture
to beat AMD K8 series, they also prepare to launch the single core Conroe-L
for new product lines.

In the recent days, we already saw few Conroe-L test, like single core 2.4G
512k version test exposure.

Now I also got 2 Conroe-L CPU, they are 2.8G 1MB and 2.4G 512K version. I
just teal some free time in these 2 days to try some Conroe-L 2.8G
performance and overclock result.

The back of the CPU:
Up left side is Conroe-L 2.8G 1MB, down right side is E6300 1.86G 2MB.





2 of my different 975X boards can not support Conroe-L, maybe have to wait
a new BIOS to fix, ASUS announced their P5B new BIOS last week to support
Conroe-L, and my MSI P965 Platinum also can run Conroe-L smoothly.




Testing platform setup:
CPU:Intel Conroe-L 2.8G 1MB
MB: MSI P965 Platinum
DRAM:CORSAIR Dominator TWIN2X2048-8888C4DF
VGA:ELSA GLADIAC 790GS 256B3 2DT
HD:Seagate 7200.7 80GB
POWER:Corsair HX620W Modular Power Supply
Cooler:TT Sonic Tower





200X14=>2.8G,DDRII 800 CL3 3-3-9
EVERST detail performance

























Super PI and CPU MARK99,
Take a reference test number: Conroe-L 2.4G 512K is about 31 seconds.









With no overclock 7900GS VGA
3DMARK2003





3DMARK2005





The default test of Conroe-L test got great numbers indeed, 1MB version
seems will become the standard version, 512k version might define as Celeron
segment. But no matter Single-Core or Dual-Core, the performance all be
great with new architecture.


The overclocking test will coming soon!!

[FLMJIGGY]

Can't wait for that!!! What's the price on this bad boy?

200fsb = goodness! Look at that multi!!!

thanks for the screenie!

[windwithme]

Overclocked performance:
CPU 247X12=>3467Mhz
DRAM DDRII 811 CL3 3-3-9

EVEREST

























Super PI and CPU MARK99





PCMARK2005





7900GS

3DMARK2003





3DMARK2005





The performance did have great enhance after overclock,
because it’s Single-Core, so the temp. is lower the Dual-Core processors.

Take a break and wait for further extreme testing.

[FLMJIGGY]

I was going to ask you that too. What temps were like.

Keep going. Looking good.

[775911]

That looks like it could be a real economy overclocker, almost 100% allready. I feel like dual core is essential but this is perfect for anyone who just wants to play todays games only.

Ive never seen a HSF on ramsticks before, totally cool

[PFOUR]

Very interesting.

Also I see in your picture the Corsair power supply, what do you think to it?

[FLMJIGGY]

That Corsair is a tremendous power

[stingush]

nice.. but i wonder.. if i get with my venice 3500 @ 2750mhz and the same videocard on stock clock speeds 7600 points on 3dmark05.. it means mine is better @ the same clock speed?
can that be?

[FLMJIGGY]

no way. No amd can do 19 on super PI...

If a 6300 goes for 175 US then this has got to be very close to 120ish. That would be a great price.

[windwithme]

Very interesting.

Also I see in your picture the Corsair power supply, what do you think to it?

Best power supply I have used
It is very quiet, efficient and the modular
cables are very flexible.

[saboya]

Seems nice, but I think it's not appropriate to test a budget CPU with a 400 dollar RAM kit... Kinda breaks the semantics hehe

[Phosphate]

14x multipler is pretty high....lol.

I wonder what the max CPU frequency of this chip will be?

I wonder if that high multiplier and the low FSB will limit OCs more relative to the lower multiplier C2D dual coresthat still have plenty of room to push the FSB?

I'm still interested in that 1 MB version. I wonder when they will be released in the US for retail purchase?

P.S. I hope you can get your hands on a e4300 allendale soon too. That may be ending up being "the" budget dual core OC'er.

[FLMJIGGY]

This thing doesn't seem to be getting much interest but depending on the price it may well be worth it for a cheapie gaming rig.

I'm waiting for the 4300 me-self.

[Phosphate]

This thing doesn't seem to be getting much interest but depending on the price it may well be worth it for a cheapie gaming rig.

I'm waiting for the 4300 me-self.

It really needs to cheap considering it wasn't too long ago I was seeing new retail 3700 San Diegos for $82.

Now the e4300 is the one I'm keeping my eyes peeled for.

[windwithme]

Testing platform setup:
CPU:Intel Conroe-L 2.8G 1MB
MB: MSI P965 Platinum
DRAM:CORSAIR Dominator TWIN2X2048-8888C4DF
VGA:Nvidia GeForce 8800GTX
HD:Seagate 7200.7 80GB
POWER:Corsair HX620W Modular Power Supply
Cooler:TT Sonic Tower

Keep go on with limited testing.
CPU 243X14=>3411Mhz
DRAM DDRII 811 CL3 3-3-9

Super PI 32M





Upgrade the VGA to 8800GTX with default setup testing:

3DMARK2003




3DMARK2005




3DMARK2006




Keep the best in the last, the limited of this Conroe-L.
So far the 65nm Dual Core Conroe overclock limited is about 3.5G to 4GHz
due to the different produced week and quality.





When Conroe-L coming out, I think the frequency won’t be that high, might
be under 2GHz for Intel’s entry product segment, Conroe-L have great
availability with overclock, the temp. is also lower then Dual Core version, so
I think the overclock range is also about 3~4 GHz!

This time the test with many pictures, because the performance is great
when in the high overclock frequency. Believe or not, Conroe-L will push the
single Core processors into a better generation, let’s wait and see!

Announced some coming up test from Windwithme here!
Nvidia GeForce 8800GTX



DFI INFINITY CFX3200-M2/G



CORSAIR Dominator TWIN2X2048-8888C4DF



MSI 975X Platinum PowerUp Edition

[Phosphate]

With only a low FSB needed I think this would be a good CPU for 945 mobos and budget DDR2 memory.

Thanks for the update windwithme. Now can you get a e4300

[erwinz]

in some news.. iuntel will discontinue this proc..

[Poodle]

Could you please see how it undervolts? What's the lowest Vcore that it will POST?

Thanks.

[Revage]

what is the msi p965 platnium max fsb ?

[FLMJIGGY]

YEa, shame these were cancelled... The dualies have much lower multis... hopefully they're 150 and under.

[Phosphate]

YEa, shame these were cancelled... The dualies have much lower multis... hopefully they're 150 and under.

Well to me I thought the high multi on this was kind of a waste. I mean its already been proven that C2D mobos can deliver max CPU clocks with far lower multis as long as the memory is up to par.

If they made this say 9x multi and even cheaper I think it could have worked.