What cpu for fast number crunching?

Hi, we write our own algorithms in matlab to crunch really big files (a
few gigs). This is single threaded stuff and it uses up as much ram as
we can throw at it.We generally don't use swap space much, as we use
many gigs of ram, so neither disk access or network access are issues.
We don't use the workstations for anything else, and they are generally
crunching 24/7.

Anybody know which of the current workstation CPUs out there we should
look for in buying a few new workstations? I've heard the core 2 duos,
the woodcrests, and the opteron socket f's are all new chips. Which
will serve us best?

Many thanks to you...

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  • Re: What cpu for fast number crunching?
    ... many gigs of ram, so neither disk access or network access are issues. ... We don't use the workstations for anything else, ... No matter if you have the fastest chip ...
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  • Re: What cpu for fast number crunching?
    ... many gigs of ram, so neither disk access or network access are issues. ... We don't use the workstations for anything else, ... and the opteron socket f's are all new chips. ...
    (comp.os.linux.hardware)