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[brandon10092]

What is the best brand of processors in your opinion? I have an AMD 3100+ in my Compaq desktop computer (it's a couple years old now) and I know Apple moved to Intel for their processors. Does that mean Intel is definitely the way to go next time?

Edited by BuffaloHELP, 14 January 2007 - 07:40 PM.

[korin]

In my opinion, I'd stay with AMD. But you gotta look at both sides I suppose. Intel is dominating with their dual-core and quad-core setups. But if you look at AMD they are always a little behind, but then they come out with some killer CPU's that really put the smack-down on Intel. Also, AMD is getting dual-core, quad-core and they are already in deep research on octo-core (which is eight). I'm a AMD man so I'm prolly not the best person to talk to about Intel's side. AMD is king of 64-bit CPU's. So, I hope I helped you a little bit.

[Jimmy]

I have used intels for a long time with them in the desktop computer in my house and two laptops up to now. Im my opinion AMD is better to go with. They seem to be more trustworthy, reliable and powerful and as korin said, they are never behind, always slipping in front with the better engineering.
Plus, for another thing I'd rather not support intel, feel like going with a different company!!!

[PlugComputers]

If you're looking for bang for the buck (as many people upgrading or buying new computers are..) I'd go with AMD. You can snag one of their X2 series dual core processors for less than $200.

As far as performance, Intel currently has the edge in my opinion. Many of the systems that people request from Plug Computers are Intel based. Intel seems to be preferred for gaming/video editing while AMD is more geared towards basic computing/word processing/internet surfing. Not that you can't use AMD for gaming, just seems like the trend is shifting towards Intel right now.

Look for prices to drop on the new Intel core 2 duo processors soon, as they already have, technology is moving forward and you'll be able to pick one up for a great deal.

If you need any other help or have any questions PM me or visit www.PlugComputers.com

[korin]

I don't agree that AMD is not the gaming leader. I have played games like FEAR and Oblivion on both a Intel and AMD system, they both had the same vid cards, memory, and everything. The AMD system ran everything a bit smoother and at an average of 5 - 9 frames per second higher. Both of the processor were equal as long as comparing brands goes.

I agree that Intel is better for video editing, but I would pick AMD over Intel for gaming any day.

[brandon10092]

Thanks for all the advice guys. All your responses are pretty much the same taking AMD's side, so I'll most likely stick with AMD next time I come around to buy a computer or laptop.

[blendergalactica]

I have serious heat issues with AMD in the past. Personally I'm a fan of the PowerPC processor line, but I got my Dad a DualCore iMac for christmas.

I did some rendering tests and was extremely impressed with rendering times for 3D animation. I'm not ready to abandon my Quadcore G5 for video editing and compositing just yet.

[darran]

While shopping for a new desktop/laptop, I have never seen one which uses an AMD processors, so I reckon the only way for us to get an AMD is if we customly create our computers, am I right to say this? Plus I am thinking of getting a Mac just as soon as I save enough money but then again, they are being built on Intel processors, so how can anyone suggest the way to go with AMD for Mac?

[korin]

I'm not sure about getting AMD for Mac, but AMD's are a custom build friendly company. I think Dell is signing some agreements with AMD and will be using AMD processors in their machines soon. And if your looking for laptops/desktops with AMD processors, just go to any gaming computer company and look. I got my laptop from ABS and I love it. Powerful enough to keep up with the newer games and stuff coming out, and rendering and stuff goes quite quickly.

Edited by korin, 15 January 2007 - 07:32 AM.

[Yacoby]

It depends what you want to do with your computer, and at what price range. If you want to get the best processor on the market at present, no matter what the cost, you want an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, as that beats anything AMD can throw at it at present. If you want a lower range CPU, then as PlugComputer's said, AMD have more bang for their buck, and they tend to overheat less.

[panicsafe]

The latest Core 2 Duo Processors are the first Intel processors which would convince me in not buying an AMD for a long time. Before Intel came out with the Core 2 Duo I bought an AMD X2 and now I am quite jealous that Intel's processores are much faster for equal or less money. Anybody has the feeling no matter what computer you buy a month later you regret it?

[korin]

All I guess I can say is that it takes a Dual-Core processor from Intel to finally beat AMD? lol

[zeronelife]

Intel is the best you can use conroe CPU s and feeling the power.

[Silivar]

AMD's been way ahead for anyone into gaming, and most people overall, until recently. As far as price to performance goes, you're best off with a Core 2 Duo. I've got a Core 2 Duo E6300, which, at the time I bought, was around the same price as the Athlon X2 3800+. I was gonna go for that, but I'm glad I didn't. As far as a raw comparison between those two goes, the Core 2 Duo wins out in most cases.

The cheaper Core 2 Duos have overclocking ability on their side. With good cooling, you can get a normally 1.86GHz E6300 to the mid 3 GHz area. On stock cooling, they can usually go up to 2.5GHz or so. If you're into overclocking, Core 2 Duo is for you.

Of course, by the time you buy something new, AMD may have something new out. It's bound to happen before too long. Currently, I've gotta say Core 2 Duo is your best value overall.

[everflame]

Hmm, I am a fan of intel, but as long as you use your PC for games, or some multimedia delelopment I'll say stick with AMD, if it's a 64bit AMD even better, but still I've got a Core Duo processor, and it's doing a great job so far, my other PC has P4 HT processor, and I use it for both Game development and movie making, and a lot of stuff that require powerfull computing. They both handle tempreture and data overloading pretty well, In my experience Intel processors are what I prefer, but AMD chips are not to be underestimated....they are cheaper and hotter, but they are made for working that way....if you need speed than intel is what you need, if you need performance, a 64 bit AMD will do just fine for you.

[dre]

Well, look at it this way. AMD has been using the 64 architechture now for quite some time, and up until the Conroe showed up to give it serious competition and to finally beat it, Intel had no answer for AMD with their P4's. When it's AMD's turn to launch their new line of proccessors, then they will be the new king in performance.

In my experience, the difference between a core 2 duo and an athlon 64 x2 isn't as huge as benchmarks tend to say, its more of the amd being an avg. 5-10 fps behind. Boo hoo, not enough of a reason for me to buy a whole new system just because of that. AMD dual core procs run very cool and use little voltage, which makes them great at overclocking. A Zalman fan and some tweaking will do me good .

Also, in respone to the new conroes, amd lowered its prices considerably, so you can get a very good cpu for a fraction of the price of what it used to cost before the added competition. Competition= better procs at lower prices.

[hitmanblood]

I also prefer the AMD it is a lot better processor and the company itself produces many better solutions then Intel. Eventhough they are regulary late with new processor types and behind the Intel when their new processor is on th emarket it is sold at higher rates ebcause of price range then because of the stability and overheating problems and so on.

I would like to point out biggest advantage of AMD processors over the intel processors and that is operations per second it is just that you would compare Olympic weight lifter with Body Builder. One uses shear power and doesn't look to have muscles at all while other uses stereoids and other medicins to grow his muscles and show them around. Its the same thing here. AMD doesn't show his muscle by his speeds like intel does but instead it is able to do a lot more oprations then intel processors on the same clock speed.

[srujanlive]

AMD processors are definitely reliable more than Intel ones upto the pentium processors. About Core 2 Duo I have not used it and i dont know how good it is. But nearly everyone seems to agree that they are better than AMD processors of the same kind. But AMD hopes to reverse it with the launch of Barcelona chip. But Intel has huge resources and money and have promised several multicore processors and more usage of 45nm technology. So only time will tell how this plays out.
Another news today is that AMD plans to use on chip DRM. Man that is bad.

[harshcpu]

The best processor company I would say is AMD. AMD processors are made for performance where as Intel processors are made for everyday use. The best processor to get today would probalbly be one of AMD's Dual Core processors.

[iGuest]

Can anyone tell me the better CPU?Computer Processors ComparisonHi,I am a relative novice regarding buying computers. I want a new laptop and have settled to buy from Dell as I have had an old Inspiron 1000 for 6 years and it although as slow as a dustcart and dated, it has been reliable.The trouble with Dell is that they present you with so much choice, which to someone like me, leads to total and utter confusion and eventual shutdown!I am looking at the Inspiron 15 (1545, 1546 and 1564). All offer a choice of different processors and many other options. I do not understand what most of it means.Besides the different variants of the Inspiron 15, which in itself I do not understand the difference between and what each is capable of and suited to, the processors confuse me too.The three different processors are:Intel Core 2 Duo P7450 (1545)AMD TurionX2 ZM-82 (1546)Intel Core i5-520M (1564)What is the difference and what are they capable of and what applications would benefit from having them fitted?If anyone can shed any light with some clear plain english explanations to this old novice, I would much appreciate it!-reply by Brian

[Nik]

According to me AMD is the best processor. Intels processor is also good but for gaming purpose, I would prefer for AMD processor. Every software runs on AMD processor.So my choice will always be AMD processor.

[Maggot]

"Intel's previous NetBurst architecture had de-emphasized FPU power in favor of special instructions (SSE, 2, 3). This is partly the reason so many gamers ditched their Pentium 4/D computers in favor of AMD Athlon64 processors and it's more powerful FPU.


With the Intel Core processor architecture, the company finally addressed the FPU issue. Intel's "Conroe" CPU core has a very powerful FPU, and that has guaranteed a very welcome reception by gamers ever since.

As it stands in the fall of 2007, the Intel Core 2 Duo processor is generally more powerful than AMD's Athlon64 X2/FX series in games, and all around.

Whether you're working on multimedia tasks, workstation or just need raw data crunching power, the Core 2 Duo trounces AMD's best almost every time."



Amd Athlon - Said to be better in comparison to Pentium 3 cpus but the heat generated was their down side...

Amd 64 Athlon - Then best what Amd had against Intel's pin less Pentium 4 processors....

Amd X2 - By the time this processor was released every one heard about Intel's new Core 2 duo processors....

Core2 Duo was faster than any of the Amd or Intel cupus even less power consuming.....

Intel Cor2 duo and processors released after it reign supreme... Not only gaming but Video editing, Compression etc... And lets face it from the start Intel cpus have had a bigger L1 and L2 than cache Amds.

When i used to work for a It company in the uae i remember Amds sales going higher than intels in the middle east.... But only desktops...

Later and like before Intel is still the king.....