2007-01-01 16:08:19 · 11 answers · asked by garrett_jew 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
You need to be more specific on the actual chip. For the most part a high-end P4 will best an A64 3200 in synthetic benchmarks as well as real-world apps.
You can find real good cpu comparisons here: http://www23.tomshardware.com/cpu.html
2007-01-01 16:21:13 · answer #1 · answered by vamp2986 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to provide more specifics. There are like 4 types of AMD Athlon 64 3200s and about 6 different lines of P4s. However, in the broadest case, the only thing that is always true is that for the same amount of money (price you pay), the AMD chip is going to outperform any Intel chip that is a P4 or older. This is because AMD sets their prices to undercut Intel chips by a certain percentage. This is NOT true for the current dual core processors, however.
2007-01-01 16:17:45 · answer #2 · answered by Tired and Sleepy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In theory, they can both be faster in different situations. The AMD has a smaller bus, if I remember correctly, so that means it takes more "buses" to get the "kids/data" to where they're going. However, because the bus is smaller, you can unload it quicker when something happens that you're not expecting. Like maybe the programmer didn't design the program correctly. Most programs, however, are usually relatively efficient. So the Intel chip has an advantage there.
Check something like www.tomshardware.com for more information.
2007-01-01 16:13:47 · answer #3 · answered by narrfool 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no doubt amd is faster thanpentium but if u r using ur computer for long time like for 6-10 hrs then pentium is good one but it cant handle heat like in india its not successfull bec its hot place and processor got damage in long run
2007-01-01 16:12:43 · answer #4 · answered by paradise 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the 64 bit
2007-01-01 16:12:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
pentinum chips (CPU) are dearer than AMD so are the motherboards,
If your going to move up in the world go for the
MSI K9N motherboard with the AMD 64x2 CPU
MSI mother board have auto online updates (drivers) and is the highest award winners
check out http://www.kbshopper.com
2007-01-01 16:19:37 · answer #6 · answered by Carling 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The AMD hands down.
2007-01-01 16:12:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The athlon is faster... much faster.
2007-01-01 16:11:28 · answer #8 · answered by Joe K 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
AMD athalon
2007-01-01 16:10:46 · answer #9 · answered by goodboy 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have to ask is it for a laptop or desktop before i can fully answer this
2007-01-01 16:12:54 · answer #10 · answered by Timelapse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋