Which processor is better?

Question

An AMD (and why + source) or Intel (and why + source)

Answer 1

It depends on which model of processor you're talking about.

Currently the best processors on the market (if cost doesn't matter) are the Intel Core 2 Duos. They were just released in mid-July and beat all other processors in performance, both Intel & AMD.

The next-best choice is AMD. Their X2 AM2 line beats all of Intel's other processors, and cost less than Core 2 Duo. Prior to the introduction of Core 2 Duo, these processors were king of the hill. Now you can get them at bargain prices.

Stay away from Intel's Pentium-D, they are cheap because they don't compare favorably to any other offerings, and nobody wants them. They lag behind the field in price/performance.

So if you're going high-end, get yourself a Core 2 Duo. Otherwise, go AMD and save some $$$.

Answer 2

The most powerful dual-core non server processor available from AMD now is the AMD 64 FX-62, which runs at 2.8 GHz with a 2 x 1MB cache. It is available on the market for around $857 U.S.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AMD

Consider that Intel was founded in 1968 by Gordon E. Moore (a chemist and physicist) and Robert Noyce (a physicist and co-inventor of the integrated circuit) when they left Fairchild Semiconductor. It is noteworthy that Intel competitor AMD was also founded by members of the Traitorous Eight, in 1969. Intel's fourth employee was Andy Grove (a chemical engineer), who ran the company through much of the 1980s and the high-growth 1990s. Grove is now remembered as the company's key business and strategic leader. By the end of the 1990s, Intel was one of the largest and most successful businesses in the world, though fierce competition within the semiconductor industry has since diminished its position.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel

Personally I think without an Intel to backwards engineer, AMD would not be around, AMD is not visionary it is a knock off...

Answer 3

I like AMD - they make their processors differently in layers and you get things like 3D. It's too complex to answer on here. The athlon is good - I have that in my desktop and the Turion is a good one for laptops. The new dual processor 64 bit ones are good - but not worth the money unless you are setting up a server and there isn't much 64 bit software anyway. You find with AMD that they date slower than Intel too. Buy Intel and it will be out of date next year. Intel are also too cosy with Microsoft and give out a lot of misleading and confusing information. Centrino is a good example. Just wireless - same as everyone elses! Check out the AMD link below and read about the 64 bit stuff - but maybe wait to buy 64 bit if you can - prices will drop.

Answer 4

It depends on how much you wanna spend. For a while now AMD had the best high end processors, but with the Core 2 Duo coming out by Intel, Intel has the best high end. And since yesterday's high end is today's low end or mid range, AMD has the best mid range or low end out right now. I will provide a link to some benchmarks, but basically my source is that I have been following the processor market for the past several years. Just to note that one guy who said the AMD FX-62 is the fastest out right now, that was true 4 months ago, but the Core 2 Extreme has since passed it.

http://www23.tomshardware.com/cpu.html

Answer 5

Its the numbers which tell you how fast or powerful the processor is not the brand, and it depends whatyour main use of the system will be.

AMD is just the cheaper version of Intel Pentium, there isnt a big difference in performance...

Pentium just has a bigger advertising budget so they can market their brand image to make you think you NEED it

"Mainstream x86 chips with dual-processing engines began coming to market in 2005 and are becoming widely used. Quad-core models are the next step and a further indication that Intel's effort to improve performance focuses more on adding more cores than on increasing a chip's clock speed."

but

AMD's version will have all four processor cores integrated on a single slice of silicon. But Intel, in the past, has taken a less sophisticated approach that puts two separate cores into a single package that plugs into a processor socket.

but AMD consistantly win awards from recognised piblishers as "THE BEST..."

Answer 6

If you are looking for speed, then Intel Core 2 Duo is the best choice. It is faster than AMD.

Cost wise AMD Athlon 64 X2 might be cheaper. But this one is not as fast as Intel.

Here is a comparison chart.
http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1697,2014651,00.asp

One advantage of AMD over Intel is that AMD's motherboard used for dual core processor can be used for quad core processor (which is scheduled for some time next year). This means that you can change just processor just in case you decide to upgrade your processor some time in future.

Even though Intel does not say that their quad core processor can work with the same dual core mother board, there are rumors that quad core can work with intel's mother bard for dual core.

If you are planning to buy a computer now, it is better to hold off for 3 months if you can. Intel is scheduled to release their quad core processor in 1st quarter of 2007. This would slash the proce of core 2 processors including AMD's processors.

Quad core should be much more faster than dual core processor, that way you will have one more option early next year.

Answer 7

Of course an intel processor is better.Intel Inside Centrino Pentium 4

Answer 8

have recently built my first PC there was a huge discussion within my clan regards AMD versus INTEL i chose to go with the INTEL duo core E6600 and £ for ability INTEL is currently the best option this will probably change but right now INTEL is on top the abilities of my new PC are stunning if you are in the UK have a look at overclockers or DABs

Answer 9

Both are the same, but AMD is cheaper, but I think intel runs a little cooler, so the fan noise might be less.

I always go for AMD, I'm not going to pay that rip off price.

Answer 10

AMD 64 4800+ Dual-core. Miles ahead in speed in comparison with Intel Dual-core.