Is Intel really that much better than Amd?

Question

I dont want any bias answers. I want to get a amd turion 64 X2 mobile processor. but i keep hearing intel has a way better processor. is it really that much better. all i'll be doing is school stuff, surfing, and video streaming ( from youtube or whatever), and i'll download music and store pictures. will it make that much of a difference. what does the processor even effect ?
im getting 1.80 ghz

Answer 1

Doing those kinds of things you will see no difference between those two processors.

Answer 2

The Intel Core 2 architecture is superior in every test to AMD's X2, clock for clock. Intels Core 2 also overclocks like a madman (en e4300 at 1.8ghz will overclock to 3.0ghz+ with an aftermarket air cooler).

BUT you're only going to see that difference if you're using CPU intensive apps like:
New games
Lots of photo/video editing with Pro type apps
Video encoding

And not much else.

You could actually get by on a $350 Celeron Laptop, but looking through the ads today, the best for the money is a $449 X2 at one of the big box stores.

Answer 3

For given tasks that puts AMD and Intel along the same line, although AMD edges out with lower price.

Here is up & downs commentary I've seen over the years:
AMD is cheaper than Intel for same grades.

Intel comes with lesser clocking tweak hence better for after-market overclocking (run in overrated speed against the recommandation of manufacturer)

AMD got 64-bit first and more mature in that area.

AMD was doing catching up after value market only except the recent 64-bit.

Answer 4

i usually go with intel because ive always had better luck with them but if u wanna compare processors on diff programs go to the source.u can pick a bunch of intel and amd processors and compare the benchmarks.

Answer 5

AMD is better than Intel based on fact.