TSX (Transactional Synchronisation Extensions) will not be included in the unlocked K editions of the Haswell chip. If it is not included in every Haswell chip, it probably isn't that important. However, I am planning a new build soon, and I will be using Haswell. I just want to get my facts straight, and choose my new CPU wisely. FYI this will be a mITX gaming system.
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[br]I only have a basic understanding of the technology. Forgive any mistake: In a nutshell, TSX is a new library of commands that will allow interdependent segments of code to be processed in parallel. It negates the need for the locking system that we currently have in place for multi-threaded tasks. So at a glance, it will improve the efficiency of multi-threaded processors. Allowing programs to truly utilise all the threads available, without "locking" threads. Also, if TSX could be fully adopted, it would save developers many hours programming all the locks that need to be put in place; when they code software/games. I do see the benefits of TSX. Yet, I still have some questions. How is this going translate into real world performance vs overclocking with the K edition? (I know you can do some measure of overclocking with a non-K, before you say it). Are games CPU intensive enough to warrant this new technology?
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[br]At the minute, I am leaning toward the K edition. Rather than relying on untested technology. Upon release, I know that they will benchmark both 4xxxK chips, and I may have to wait for comparisons. I just want to know what you guys think? Why are we being made to choose? Will you stick with the enthusiast K edition? Perhaps TSX would be best utilised in a non-gaming rig?
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[br]Thanks! \m/
Wait WHAT ? do you have a source for this or something ?
I can find one for you. Ein moment
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/core-i7-4770k-haswell-performance,3461.html
[br] Tom's Hardware. Who would have thought!
I don't expect to see too many replies before I go to sleep. So this might be my final say tonight:
[br]TSX looks to be a useful piece of technology. On the other hand, it might not be anything for enthusiasts to get excited about. Though, this technology is more reliable and efficient than the current locking system. It should certainly be introduced across the product range, it is a shame that it is not.
[br]The real performance gains will obviously still lay in overclocking. I don't believe there is any incompatibility. Perhaps Intel decided that performance gains negated thread efficiency? Damn. I like efficiency AND performance, Intel!
[br]It should be included everywhere! I want to get a big bar of TSX soap and lather everything with it!