25. DivX Encoding With Auto Gordian Knot (mpeg 4 Encoding)

The more efficient a video codec works, the lower the demands made on the system during playback and, especially, during the encoding process. That's why these types of programs are generally well adapted to current CPU functions, so as to keep processing times as short as possible.

The Compaq 6125 proved to be quite nifty in this test. However, we'd bet that the system would be able to encode a few seconds quicker if only it had a teeny bit more memory bandwidth. You've probably already figured out where the missing bandwidth went.

Windows Media Encoder (video Encoding And Editing)

The Windows Media Encoder is used to convert video files into Windows Media Video Format (.wmv). The conversion process is very CPU-intensive, which makes WME an excellent benchmark tool.

In this test, a higher core clock rate has a positive impact on the speed of the conversion process. The most important factor, however, is the size of the Fullspeed L2 cache. It follows, then, that the nx6125 would come in last in this test. In reality, however, the marginal difference in time wouldn't keep any halfway reasonable person from buying the Turion 64 laptop, especially considering its substantial features included in the price.