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I found something interesting on my laptop running this challenge. I have an i7-9750H in the machine with 6 cores-12 threads. When running 12 tasks simultaneously the estimated time per work unit was ~1:40 for the SCC work. When I reduced the # of allowed simultaneous tasks to 8 instead of 12 the estimated time per work unit is now ~1:00. I suspected that would mean the total throughput is increased and when I went to look at the device history at WCG I certainly see an uptick in the daily results. Seems that playing with settings for each machine might optimize the performance better than just going full bore with it.
Crunch on. Still in 3rd place
Crunch on. Still in 3rd place
Usually when the CPU is loaded 100% processing times per task increase. As you noted this can actually lead to reduced output, but it's dependent on the workload and might not be true on every project. You just have to test and see. The estimated time isn't always correct either, look at the reported task for actual run times for a better idea of what's happening.I found something interesting on my laptop running this challenge. I have an i7-9750H in the machine with 6 cores-12 threads. When running 12 tasks simultaneously the estimated time per work unit was ~1:40 for the SCC work. When I reduced the # of allowed simultaneous tasks to 8 instead of 12 the estimated time per work unit is now ~1:00. I suspected that would mean the total throughput is increased and when I went to look at the device history at WCG I certainly see an uptick in the daily results. Seems that playing with settings for each machine might optimize the performance better than just going full bore with it.
Crunch on. Still in 3rd place
Just under 48 hours to go and we're still holding 3rd! We're going to need all hands on deck to keep our spot though. If you haven't joined us why not get aboard today! Don't forget to agree to the stats export so your points count!
Crystal Pellet is almost right...
"When both USA's were 'United' they would be the Greatest Team on the planet now!"
https://www.worldcommunitygrid.org/forums/wcg/viewpostinthread?post=646827
"When both USA's were 'United' they would be the Greatest Team on the planet now!"
https://www.worldcommunitygrid.org/forums/wcg/viewpostinthread?post=646827
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After an exciting week the final results are in. We started the contest in 3rd, and except for a brief period near the end we held there and finished 3rd. We expected a surge from a couple teams behind us. SETI.USA didn't surprise us when they pulled ahead, but thanks to a new teammate and remarkably consistent effort by all we were able to regain our spot and hold it to the end! We were up against some very strong competition in this round, and yet we were able to finish the highest we've ever finished in this event, or any major event like this that I can recall being part of. Congratulations everyone! This is a tremendous result and you all should be very proud! Of course, the hope is that WCG science will benefit and the pace of discovery will be greatly accelerated.
Here's the top ten. Congratulations to P3DNow! for taking 1st place with astonishing output, and SNURK for taking 2nd with more than a little help form his friends.
THOR PURE 2020 Challenge
Full results are here. Just because this event is over doesn't mean you have to stop. I hope you'll join us for the upcoming Birthday Challenge and continue to.....CRUNCH ON!
Here's the top ten. Congratulations to P3DNow! for taking 1st place with astonishing output, and SNURK for taking 2nd with more than a little help form his friends.
| Pos. | Team | Points | Diff. | -1h | Today | Yesterday | -2 Days | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Planet 3DNow! | 317,278,706 | 0 | 1,587,431 | 92,965,879 | 29,412,674 | 26,932,279 | |
| 2 | SNURK and friends | 152,823,820 | -164,454,886 | 543,597 | 18,022,240 | 18,149,930 | 18,065,281 | |
| 3 | USA | 135,665,577 | -17,158,243 | 701,110 | 17,674,857 | 22,011,279 | 13,497,081 | |
| 4 | SETI.USA | 127,575,708 | -8,089,869 | 596,633 | 15,675,697 | 19,370,734 | 13,958,783 | |
| 5 | HardOCP | 121,547,614 | -6,028,094 | 476,968 | 14,827,948 | 17,117,553 | 13,799,992 | |
| 6 | L'Alliance Francophone | 117,583,756 | -3,963,858 | 571,311 | 14,674,848 | 14,690,373 | 15,161,993 | |
| 7 | SETI.Germany | 96,663,145 | -20,920,611 | 338,253 | 9,512,173 | 10,646,748 | 13,248,409 | |
| 8 | TeAm AnandTech | 93,907,722 | -2,755,423 | 397,249 | 18,853,533 | 20,835,097 | 13,857,049 | |
| 9 | Czech National Team | 84,189,967 | -9,717,755 | 426,730 | 10,669,333 | 10,240,144 | 10,285,966 | |
| 10 | Rechenkraft.net | 69,794,477 | -14,395,490 | 306,439 | 9,100,014 | 10,640,303 | 8,580,864 |
Full results are here. Just because this event is over doesn't mean you have to stop. I hope you'll join us for the upcoming Birthday Challenge and continue to.....CRUNCH ON!
