Re: which Xeon processors don't have the context switching problem - Mailing list pgsql-performance

From Geoffrey
Subject Re: which Xeon processors don't have the context switching problem
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In response to Re: which Xeon processors don't have the context switching problem  (Josh Berkus <josh@agliodbs.com>)
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Josh Berkus wrote:
> Geoffrey,
>
>> I recall a reference on the list indicating that newer Xeon processors
>> don't suffer from the context switching problem reported last year.
>
> Just to be clear, it's a software problem which affects all architectures,
> including AMD and Sparc.  It's just *worse* on the PIII and P4 generation
> Xeons.

Thanks, that's what I need to hear.  They've since cut a deal for
Operton based hardware, so the point is now moot.

--
Until later, Geoffrey

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temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.
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