proc question - whats better

[Notorious]

AMD ATHLON XP 2600 /333 FSB PROCESSOR CPU- OEM
Specifications:
CPU: 2.08 GHz
Type: XP 2600 Thoroughbred
Cache: 256K
BUS: 333MHz
Socket A
OEM (Processor Only)

$96.00



or


On Sale!
AMD ATHLON XP 2500+ "Barton" 333 FSB PROCESSOR CPU- RETAIL
Specifications:
CPU: 1.83 GHz
Type: XP 2500 Barton Core
Cache: 512K L2, 128K L1, Total 640KB
BUS: 333MHz
Socket A
Retail Box (Heatsink and Fan included)

$92.00



i know the first proc is 200mhz faster, but the barton has a lot more cache. i'm using an epox 8rda+ board (333 fsb)

 

[Sam]

i heard the 2nd is better dont quote me though

 

[Notorious]

thx bompt

 

[mjoe]

depends on whether you want more speed or more cache

k, nevermind