Re: Xeon processors &&Hyper-Threading

From: Chris Friesen (cfriesen@nortelnetworks.com)
Date: Fri Jun 13 2003 - 11:39:37 EST

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Joe wrote:

> I'm not asking if Linux can RUN the Xeon processor.
>
> I'm asking if Linux processor takes any advantage of the Hyper-Threading
> built into this processor?

The kernel has full support for hyperthreading. Be aware however that it
doesn't always buy you any performance gain and can actually result in
performance decrease.

Chris

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