What is the best CPU, considering it's performance & price. Either AMD Athlon 64 3500+ or the Intel Pentium D 3200Mhz
Is Pentium D based on 32bit architecture ???
2007-02-01 19:27:26 · 8 answers · asked by Suresh 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
The Pentium D is indeed 32-bit/64-bit hybrid that can run in either mode like the Athlon, no question about that.
Of the two you have listed, the Athlon 64 will win in a majority of benchmarks, though by a slim margin in most cases. Gaming is really where the Athlon will take the lead. You can size it up yourself here:
http://www23.tomshardware.com/cpu.html
Realize that there are two versions of each processor you listed above, so knowing the exact model could make a difference. Overall though, I typically advise users to stay away from the Pentium D. They suck a lot of power and get very hot (causing other components to run at higher than normal temperatures, such as your hard drive).
Instead, consider a Core 2 Duo from Intel. Currently, these are the best on the market beating even the Athlon X2 easily in just about all benchmarks. Best of all, they run at half the power of the Pentium D and a heck of a lot cooler.
2007-02-01 19:59:10 · answer #1 · answered by SirCharles 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-13 06:53:13 · answer #2 · answered by sickels 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, of those 2 processors, the Pentium is faster, but if you get an Athlon x2 it will beat the pentium d. Pentium D is 32 bit.
2007-02-01 19:31:20 · answer #3 · answered by martin h 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While I can't recommend one over the other I can tell you the Pentium D is 64-bit and duel core.
2007-02-01 19:31:33 · answer #4 · answered by Pat M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like Pentium D 945. It's not that expensive like core 2 duo. I read what people said about it and I see that it's pretty good. I am also going to get that processor my new Vista computer.
2007-02-01 23:19:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the amd is better if you are actually going to use 64 bit applications or games (tho is still far form the best amd has to offer...WAY far), if not then go for the pentium
2007-02-01 19:31:00 · answer #6 · answered by Dashes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think pentium d is better
2007-02-01 20:48:37 · answer #7 · answered by pokemon1spiderman2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aliencore hexacore 24gig $200,000
2007-02-01 19:35:53 · answer #8 · answered by winston_lao 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋