Just did q quick test.
40D RAW file: DPP convert to JPG 1200x800:
Windows Vista Home Premium, AMD Phenom 9600, 3GB RAM:
1 file: 6.5 seconds
10 files: 72 seconds
Windows Vista Home Premium, Intel Core2 Quad 6600, 4GB RAM:
1 file: 3.5 seconds
10 files: 40 seconds.
Huh. And I've been using the Intel Q6600/4GB RAM for watching TV and movies and doing all my photo work on the AMD system. Might have to switch functions (both have HD-DVD/Blu-Ray drives) and use the Q6600 for photo work - definitely faster on DPP conversions.
, sign up for a free account, run their tests on your machine. They will give you lots to work on to improve the performance.
