Processor Upgrade Question

[yukonhijack]

I have an unraid system that uses an AMD A4 processor with APU.  I am considering a cheap swap put to an AMD A6 processor.  Do you guys think this is worthwhile?  I know its a small bump up, but I am bored and wanted a cheap project.

[garycase]

You didn't note the specific A4 that you have 'nor the A6 you're thinking about, so it's impossible to say whether or not it would be enough of a bump up in performance to be worthwhile.

 

Typical A4's have PassMark scores between ~ 1500 to as much as 2700.    A6's range from ~ 1600 to just over 3000.    Simple fact is it's unlikely there'll be enough difference to really matter.

 

I'd save your $$ until you can afford a more significant upgrade.  Look up your current CPU and see what its PassMark score is [ http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu_list.php ].    I wouldn't bother to upgrade unless you're at least doubling the score.

[yukonhijack]

Good advice, thanks!