Intel vs. AMD?

Question

i wanna know which one is better?; it seems that AMD Athlon's are better than Intel according to reviews and test on Cnet. But i wanna know which one is more reliable/durable; cuz i hear AMD processors dying, burning, crashing, incompatibility issues etc which makes me feel that maybe AMD is not as reliable as Intel even though technichal performance is better...

So ppl, tell me ur opinion and from ur experiance...
Thanks

Answer 1

I've been using AMD since about the begining of the Pentium era. I've never had one burn out or go bad. I've even messed up and ran a 1.0 Ghz for 20 min without the CPU fan plugged in and it didn't fry. But thats not what makes the AMD (in my opinion) better than Intel (most cpu's dont every go bad unless its end user error, like no cpu fan).

What makes the AMD better is that they are designed to be overclocked. Most gamers get their AMD and are curious about how far they can overclock it before it starts locking up, and then save it right there. I personally don't overclock them because I'm a cheapskate and don't want to overburden the CPU with all the excess heat generated by the overclocking. In order to successfully overclock a cpu dramatically will require an oversized cpu fan, leaving the side panel to your tower off, pointing house fans at your computer, etc, lol.

But the main reason I prefer AMD is the same reason as it was back in the early 90's. AMD is always cheaper than Intel, always outperforms Intel on benchmarks, can handle overclocking with ease. So if you can get a brand new Cadillac at a Honda Civic price, why not?

Answer 2

Which one is better is and probably always will be open for debate. I have been in the industry for the last 10 years researching all chips, video cards and so on. Most people posting here have listed their love for AMD while others have stated theirs for Intel. The truth lies in the following.

AMD usually comes out AFTER intel does with a chip that outperforms for lower costs. This is mainly because AMD will push their chips to the fastest point and therefore will run hotter. I say this tongue in cheek because thousands of people will state they have overclocked AMDs all the time. Thats true, but they are going well beyond the chip makers specs. This being said, doesn't change the fact that at stock speeds, AMD for the last 5-7 years has been out performing Intel in most respects. This has changed with the Core Duo introduction earlier this year.

Currently, Intel reigns supreme in the market for speed, flops and stability. The current chip by Intel far outshines anything AMD currently offers and seems to have taken AMD by surprise as they haven't responded yet and probably won't for awhile.

I would recomend to you getting an Intel Core Duo E6600 2.4 Ghz chip. It's priced reasonable and is a good solid stable chip for about $320. If money isn't an issue, you can get the Extreme 6800 running at about 2.88Ghz for about $1000. There are many motherboards and memory vendors out there to research also before buying. If you need further help, email me and I will give the low downs and the high points of what to look for.

Hope this explains a bit

Answer 3

AMDs are a better value and run COOLER. That means that they will also last longer.

While I always look for systems with the best overall value for my customer, I do not place an emphasis on the choise between AMD and Intel. The status of good deals changes on a daily basis. So I will buy a system with Intel this week, and AMD last week. It all depends on the WHOLE package.

Staples sells a Compaq computer for $399 without monitor, that features an AMD Semperon. It's an awesome package for someone that has no interest in games and other intense applications. I often will pick a 19inch monitor that I find elsewhere for about $210, so BINGO, we've got a great system for under $700. But next week will have another great bargain.

If someone wants to spend the money on a really fast machine for GAMES, then we look elsewhere. At this point, we consider Intel Core 2 Duo; but we check the ratings. Visit http://www.cnet.com and check for full systems.

Good luck and Happy Computing!

Answer 4

A lot of people have AMD processors and are having no problems. They do run just a tad hot, so that might make them break down other components, but not if the manufacturer put them in.

Most gamers feel that AMD is faster and all around better.

I wouldn't give Intel an edge on reliability either.

Answer 5

Intel Core 2 Duo > AMD Athlon 64 X2 > Intel Pentium D

They're all equally reliable and will last at least 5 years.

Answer 6

you have answered your own question.
AMDs are better than intels.
for example i have a tv tuner card requireing a 2.2Ghz CPU to function, however my AMD sempron is 2Ghz and it works with the tv tuner almost flawlessly, the only problem i have is i'm in a weak signal area so the tv picture is intemittent (even on a normal TV).
I only USE and will always only use an AMD CPU in my computer systems, they provide and have always provided the most reliable system on the market today.

old AMDs decades ago did burn out quickly but all those bugs have been worked out and that was as a result of tweakers overclocking the processors (forcing the processor to run faster than it is designed to run).

you will need to build your own system by assembling all the parts to get the best performing and most reliable system you can get.

you need a high quality motherboard, an AMD CPU, the RAM compatible for your mother board the faste the better and seagate hard drives. if you want gaming then you will need a high quality GPU (gaming GPUs can cost £200 and over for a decent card).
but you can get a basic system with basic VGA built in to the motherboard.
so depending on the actual specification you need a complete tower only can run you from £500 to £5000
plus your high quality display panel and othe peripherals this could add another couple of thousand on to the overall price as could allowing a grand or two for a quality UPS (uninteruptable power supply).
Remmeber when building your perfect system to get a PSU (power supply unit) that has more power than your system demands typically allowing a minimum of 20% extra power will provide for a more stable computer system.

speaking having built three amd based systems in the last two years. and next year i'm planning to build an AMD based dedicated hi specification Server system. (if i can afford it as the server systems i plan to build will run me for the two servers and an UPS around £15000. to £20,000) and to be a dedicated web host will run me at £500 per month minimum.
a lot of money when you currently have none.

any processor regarding of brand will have a reduced life span when over clocked.

i hope this insite from a system builder helps.
and remeber intel may seem to have a higher clock speed but that does not mean that because the number is higher that the system is going to be faster or better.
my 2ghz system with 1.5GB RAM running windows XP home is currentl;y being used as a webserver, ftp server and email server. it idols at around 0-5% CPU power. and when transfering files my system can turn windows estimated minutes into seconds (1 estimated minute = 1 actual second) on average.
so i'd have to say my system is operating better than peak performance.
it does also help regardless of chipset to run registry clean expert once or twice a week (registry-clean.net) as well as a high quality firewall and malware detection and defence suite, as well as running defrag and diagnostics frequently. as does cleaning out the web browsers history logs and other data.
registry clean will clean out not just your registry it can erase other data.
adaware can also help you to clean up your computer system.
see www.lavasoft to get your copy of adaware free version or the profession which cost a little money.

good luck.

Answer 7

Been fooling around with computers for a long time. Have never-ever had an Intel CPU go bad on me. Have never had software incompatibilty issues with an Intel CPU. Having said that, just about every current review I read, from many sources, indicates that AMD is the better CPU overall.

Answer 8

Actually its Intel that has recalled dying or bad cpus. AMD never has. as for reliable/durable, now adays they are about the same. People that told you AMD was not a reliable lied to you. AMD has been the superior cpu for years until the Intel Core 2 cpu came out. Intel has the fastest cpu for now. As long as you keep the cpu cool (within it's tolerent heat range) it will work fine.

Answer 9

For the last couple of years
AMD has been the best by far on a dollar for dollar comparison speed and cost have favoured AMD.

Most young and not so young people by much more chip than they'll ever use. So by accurately forecasting your CPU requirements and purchasing just what you need you can save hundreds and get what you really need.

Answer 10

I'm using intel core i5-4440 processor. It is very faster and best perforence in gaming, web browsing,music and other.My 100% vote still goes to intel.