Should i enable hyper threading technology

You can then run more than a few demanding programs at the same time without experiencing any lag. But most video games that are now being released usually do well on hyper-threaded CPUs.

It helps only if the tasks you perform require it, in which case there can be as much as a 30 percent increase in speed and performance. Also, if you have to make a choice between two CPUs where one has more physical cores while the other has fewer but with hyper-threading enabled, it is better to go for the former.

For instance, if you have an opportunity to use a quad-core four cores CPU without hyper-threading enabled, it is preferable to choose it over a dual-core two cores hyper-threaded CPU. However, if the HT-enabled CPU also has four cores, then the choice will now depend on the kind of apps you run on your computer.

You can look up how to do so for your device. Keep in mind that not all processors allow hyper-threading. I would recommend you follow what my peers have already said, and check through this forum.

Best of luck with your overclock. Joined Dec 5, Messages 7, 1. This was common knowledge for P4's with HT as well, this hasn't changed. The ONLY time HT comes in handy is when you are running things as stated, stuff like WCG, F H, video encoding, some editing software, anything that is extremely hard on the cpu for extended periods of time that will utilize the extra threads.

Saying you have an i7 in the gaming world since Sandybridge is just e-peen. Joined Nov 13, Messages 0. As for course in "overclocking" that doesn't exist because its something that you can learn for free easily trough reading and googling.

Joined May 23, Messages 0. Neuromancer said:. Joined May 4, Messages 1, 0. Have that happen to you the wrong time especially playing an FPS game, doesn't take much to see the problem. No it wasn't only with the Pentium 4, take a look around. This is common knowledge. Same goes for Supreme Commander which supports 8 threads. Joined Oct 2, Messages 13, 2. Disabling HT is only feasible if you know that you will be able to overclock that very same CPU higher because of it and gain more performance with higher frequency than simply doing more work per clock with HT.

I have it enabled on my Core i7 ever since and i haven't had a single problem because of it. Not that bad eh? While the operating system sees two CPUs for each core, the actual CPU hardware only has a single set of execution resources for each core. Hyper-threading is no substitute for additional cores, but a dual-core CPU with hyper-threading should perform better than a dual-core CPU without hyper-threading. More threads means more work can be done in parallel.

The amount of physical cores will not be the same as the number of logical processors. If the number of logical processors is greater than physical processors cores , then hyperthreading is enabled. Does AMD have a hyperthreading equivalent? Neither of them. In my experience, 4 cores means you can do 4 things at the same time with impunity.

The program should run better on the 8 core xeon if it uses 8 threads, having 8 real cores is going to perform better than a 4 core with hyperthreading. So diffrence will be less. Log in. Category 1 Category 2 Category 3 Category 4. Support UI. X Donate Contact us. New posts Trending Search forums. What's new.

New posts New profile posts Latest activity. Current visitors New profile posts Search profile posts Billboard Trophies. Question Would it be a good idea to disable Hyper Threading? Thread starter Matthew Dilks Start date Dec 6, Forums Hardware CPUs. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.

Previous Next Sort by votes. Matthew Dilks Reputable. Sep 22, 19 0 4, 0. My current processor is equipped with 6 cores and 12 threads.

Dec 6, 19 1 15 0. When u turn off hyper threading, your cpu will run at the same load, just maybr a littke bit cooler. As to having it on your cpu will get things done quicker, and be able to cool off faster. Reactions: Matthew Dilks. Feb 17, 5, 43 37, 1, It will certainly lower the temperature provided your CPU is under heavy load.