power of encoding

[jerets]

im trying to get my svcd/vcd encodes to take much less time. heres my situation.

me and a friend both encoded a 1min vcd clip (as a test) w/ TMPGEnc. Heres my system:

Windows XP SP1
1GIG PCI133 PNY Memory
1.4Ghz AMD
Ati All in wonder 8500 128mb video card
Encode time: 2min 26sec

Heres his system:

Windows XP SP1
256mb of memory
1.7Ghz Intel
Geforce 3
Encode time: 1min 47sec


The wee little bit of CPU he has over me makes a huge difference.. i couldn't believe it... so im stumped.

Why was his able to encode so much faster and what practical upgrades could i make that would make a difference?

Thanks
jerets

[ghoster]

the best upgrade you can do is get cce.

[afwasborstel]

I've seen a lot of difference with an AMD and a Intel...I know CCE runs faster with an Intel...maybe there is the problem???