Is amd better than intel. I have heard both sides, and i think amd is better. Which has a better price, faster? ( i build computers and i dont know if i should switch over to intel, i am currently working on a gaming computer with a raid 0 or 5 array.) Also if you think intel is better, which one do you like the best that is a reasonable price.
Thanks.
2006-10-22 16:43:25 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
I always enjoy listening to the stuff people say, if a processor is faster, it is generally faster no matter what you do with it. The Athlon 64 and the Pentium 4 were about equal, with perhaps a slight edge to Athlon 64. The Athlon 64 X2 crushed the Pentium Ds. But now Intel has the Core 2 Duo out, which is hands down the fastest processor out, gaming or business or playing solitaire, it is the fastest processor out, period.
I really take issue though with people saying AMD is just coming up to the standards of Intel, AMD has been beating Intel soundly for the last few years, only recently did Intel get back on top.
I will provide benchmarks to back up my claims.
2006-10-22 16:59:53 · answer #1 · answered by mysticman44 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
AMD used to be better until very recently when intel came out with the core 2 duo that completely blow AMD away in terms of performance. I think AMD is going to try to catch up but as of right at this moment, intel has a good lead. The processor is pricey though, so if you're not going to do something overly processor intensive, you probably can go for the older models, and in that case AMD and Intel are about the same level (I would personally go with AMD, but I think it's a matter of preference).
2006-10-23 00:04:57 · answer #2 · answered by rice kid 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
here is the truth (coming from a previous AMD lover)
Intel Core 2 Duo > AMD cpus > Intel Pentium 4s
if u don't under stand that, then
core 2 duos are better than any cpus in the world
any AMD cpu is better than Pentium 4s which are right after Core 2 Duos in the Intel cpu line
anything below P4s are slower
so, go with Intel Core 2 Duos
the best bang for the buck is either the
E6300, E6400, or E6600
i like the E6600 because it is only 315 bucks on www.newegg.com
and it has the ability to clock to atleast 3.4ghz
that is about a 10ghz Pentium 4 (dual core)
2006-10-23 00:11:06 · answer #3 · answered by Eng 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Regardless what you do (I'm an AMD guy myself), match the right memory. I read somewhere where a slower processor will beat a higher processor when matched with the right memory. It really is that critical.
Regarding price, buy the most that you can afford. You know that in 2 years that it wont even be on Toms Hardware benchmarks. If all you are going to do is surf and word, then you dont need much. The rest you can expand into. If you are a gamer, then you need deep pockets (and dont skimp on the memory specs - not just the size)
2006-10-23 00:38:27 · answer #4 · answered by orlandobillybob 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
although intel come out with their new duo technology, the price is too expensive, but the performance is great and stable. the warranty coverage, terms and condition are better than amd. amd, in term of performance, is great, personally, in both gaming and biz. amd weakness in their thermal status. they can easily burnt and you must install extra cooling device (fan, heat pipe and others). the better the performance the hotter it'll be! still amd is much more cheaper (a lot more) than intel.
2006-10-23 00:14:06 · answer #5 · answered by ustazshifu 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
what he just said is true...amd is much better for gaming and intel is good for business and stuff...i have a custom nuilt computer and i have the amd athlon 64 it's one of the best processors i've seen but now the dual core seems good i aint sure
2006-10-22 23:51:20 · answer #6 · answered by luiz 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i have bought and used every processor to date....from Pentium 10Mhz, to the New Core2Duo Extreme, and to this date, my favorite processor was the AMD Opteron, it was a server processor, but transplanted into a desktop....it was extremely reliable and overclock crazy! i went from a 2.0 to a 3.4 with only 1 degree temp raise....plus i never turned off my computer for a year. Go AMD!
2006-10-23 00:22:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
amd love them never had a problem over 10years now still have a working 386dx that my 5 year old plays on
2006-10-23 00:02:10 · answer #8 · answered by halicon2000 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hey amd.....is just coming up to the standards of intel.....not really good....but becoming a competitor to intel....but definitely not better!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-10-22 23:52:22 · answer #9 · answered by Kim 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Both have their pros and cons, but basically...
AMD - Gaming
INTEL - Business
2006-10-22 23:45:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋