2007-07-02 11:29:14 · 5 answers · asked by brian w 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Depends upon how much you're looking to spend and what choices you're considering. The first guy is correct- the particular processor matters more than the brand.
Intel's Core 2 Duos are the best desktop processors on the market right now, so if they fit your budget, great. But at a given price point, you might be able to build an overall better system going with AMD X2. Spend $100 less on a CPU and get more RAM, or a much better video card, etc...
p.s. The CNET review link in the post after this one is from 2005, well before Intel introduced the Core 2 Duo series of CPUs. It's comparing the old Pentium-D line of dual-core processors against the AMD X2 line. For more up-to-date performance comparisons among current generation CPUs, check:
2007-07-02 11:37:48 · answer #1 · answered by Proto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As an IT professional I can tell you from experience that Intel chips are generally more reliable. AMDs tend to overheat more and die out.
However AMDs clock better generally on Gaming Speeds and cost a bit less.
Check out this link for a good comparision
http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-10442_7-6389077-1.html
Also look at this video for the issue of AMDs being less reliable
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1qr6lZ52-k
2007-07-02 11:46:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go with an AMD...only because I have had an Intel....Mine burned up in a year.
2007-07-02 11:59:05 · answer #3 · answered by Mathyboo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the processor more than just the brand the intel core 2 duo line especially the E6600 is blistering fast and very overclockable
2007-07-02 11:35:37 · answer #4 · answered by mm_uk_2005 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
amd is geared for gaming..intel is not
2007-07-02 11:37:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋