Hi all, I got an FX-8350 for a computer that is intended to do things like running Dolphin, and I am a little confused on how Dolphin can be expected to run on it (on a theoretical level). I know that Dolphin uses 3 threads, and what I'm not understanding is basically the Bulldozer (and successors) architecture. Supposedly it's two cores on four modules, and I guess that what I am asking is if something like a more conventional 4-core CPU or APU (like an A10-7xxxK or a modern i5) would have been a smarter purchase and, specifically, if Dolphin will be employing up to 75% of the processor's power or a mere 37.5%. I only know enough about this stuff to get in trouble, so any advice from anybody who actually knows their hardware would be much appreciated.
Edit: I recognize that it's probably powerful enough to do whatever I want anyways, but I have concerns about wasted electricity and other stuff, since I'm going to be consuming far more than I would have with a quad-core APU.
Edit: I recognize that it's probably powerful enough to do whatever I want anyways, but I have concerns about wasted electricity and other stuff, since I'm going to be consuming far more than I would have with a quad-core APU.