Category Archives: AMD

Analyzing TPC-E Benchmark Performance by Physical Processor Core

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Glenn Berry

The TPC Benchmark E (TPC-E) is an OLTP performance benchmark that was introduced in May, 2007. The TPC-E benchmark is a not a replacement for the old TPC-C benchmark, but rather is a completely new OLTP benchmark. Even though this … Continue reading →

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SQL Server 2012 Core Factor Table for AMD Processors

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Glenn Berry

As of April 1, 2012, Microsoft has a new SQL Server 2012 Core Factor Table for AMD processors. You can download it here (PDF warning). The complete SQL Server 2012 Licensing Overview is here. The most relevant part of this … Continue reading →

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