1. AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ 2.60GHz
2. Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 2.13GHz
I want to know which one should I choose? I am going to build
a new computer soon, mainly for gaming. Please advice,
thank you
2007-03-14 08:12:16 · 14 answers · asked by Brian S 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Intel Core 2 Dua is better and has been proven to be faster and more reliable than AMD by a research group (shouldn't mention the company here). AMD used to be the top dog until Intel came out with the Duo.
Chuck
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2007-03-14 08:18:36 · answer #1 · answered by Dakota 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As someone who has built both platforms, and who most recently built only AMD, I would say of those two, the E6400. Cooler, faster. AMD has slipped behind a bit recently.
Matter of fact, E6400 is what's on my list right now. If you are really savvy, it's got far more overclocking room than the 5200+ too.
2007-03-14 15:44:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Intel Core 2 Duo is the better CPU for what you want to do with you're computer.
2007-03-14 17:59:56 · answer #3 · answered by Cool Guy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are going to build a high end gaming pc go with AMD. i have tried both and in my opinion i prefer intel over AMD because of all the anti- crash protection they have. im not a gamer at all, but ive noticed that AMD chips although they say they perform at 1.8 they do more per cycle so the speed of the AMD 1.8 GHz is equal to that of an Intel 2.8. also when playing high end games like F.E.A.R AMD outperform Intel. so if its for gaming purposes then AMD all the way.
2007-03-14 21:44:23 · answer #4 · answered by captn_sal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one really knows how Intel benchmark their processors speed, so It's a little bit difficult to say which is faster. But if it's for general computing, either will do. If it's for gaming, well, either will do also as it's the graphics card that counts there.
2007-03-14 15:30:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It would depend on what games you are planning on playing.
Though, the Core 2 Duo seems to be outperfoming most of the AMD chips these days.
Here is a good link to a site that allows you to compare these processors on several different games and programs
http://www23.tomshardware.com/cpu.html
2007-03-14 15:18:43 · answer #6 · answered by Bjorn 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have always preferred AMD over Intel, so I would suggest the Athlon X2.
2007-03-14 15:15:36 · answer #7 · answered by Yoi_55 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
intel core 2 due its better for gaming purpose bec it has a better cash memory and its 40% faster than the intel core which was realised few years back
2007-03-14 16:40:19 · answer #8 · answered by rafibeyondall 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Core 2 Duo!!!
It is faster than the AMD, this is not personal opinion rather it is fact.
2007-03-14 15:16:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
IMO the Intel chip is much better, especially if you're going to overclock.
Here's a review that compares those two chips head on.
http://www.legionhardware.com/document.php?id=621&p=0
2007-03-14 16:34:50 · answer #10 · answered by DarkCond0 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋