TESTA A single-core consumer orientated processor benchmark test.
Single core integer speed is one of the most important CPU tests for consumers. The majority of typical desktop processing uses just a single integer core. Integer processing includes string and logical operations as well as integer arithmetic. Early processors didn't even have dedicated floating point hardware as it was unnecessary at that time. Nowadays the desktop computing experience is far more graphical and therefore requires better floating point performance than was needed on early terminal based computers. Single core integer speed is the most important element of a processors performance as it determines how quickly the PC will respond to typical tasks such as opening a windows and switching between applications.
Single core integer speed is one of the most important CPU tests for consumers. The majority of typical desktop processing uses just a single integer core. Integer processing includes string and logical operations as well as integer arithmetic. Early processors didn't even have dedicated floating point hardware as it was unnecessary at that time. Nowadays the desktop computing experience is far more graphical and therefore requires better floating point performance than was needed on early terminal based computers. Single core integer speed is the most important element of a processors performance as it determines how quickly the PC will respond to typical tasks such as opening a windows and switching between applications.
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