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da franksta
2nd March 2002, 20:57
could you comment on this proposal?

Q...: Does DVD2SVCD support dual processors?

A: DVD2SVCD is a frontend to multiple steps. Most of these steps don't support multiple processors, in fact only CCE and TMPG do. The good thing about this is that the most time consuming process, video encoding, is performed by any of these two programs. On the downside, these programs' speed relies highly on the frame serving by avisynth. Avisynth, sadly, does NOT support dual processors.
Practically, this means that:
1) when encoding with the ultrafast program CCE, speed is mostly limited by avisynth. Avisynth is using 50% of your cpu resources, CCE only needs about 10-15%. Speed will be faster compared to a single processor pc, but not that much.
2) when encoding with the not so fast program TMPG, speed is limited by both avisynth and TMPG. Most of the time 100% of your cpu resources will be used. Speed will be a lot faster compared to a single processor pc, but it will still be slower than encoding with CCE.

markrb
2nd March 2002, 22:25
You would need to add that the OS must also support it, but if they already have a dual cpu system they probably already know. However it's just more info.

You could also add this does aid in the ability to use the computer while DVD2SVCD is running.

Mark

da franksta
3rd March 2002, 12:14
yep, good one :)

anyone else?

markrb
4th March 2002, 01:20
Added as Q49 with a few small additions and edits.

Thanks for the question and answer.

Mark

da franksta
4th March 2002, 10:57
:cool: