Okay nerds, freaks and computer geeks! Answer this... What in the wide wide wide world of sports is the difference between a AMD processor and a Intel processor? Can a guy do the same things with both or is one much better than the other? If you are cash stricken, can you get by with an AMD? So there it is people, now answer this JaCkA--'s question!
2007-08-18 13:00:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
For many years therewas only Intel and a few years back AMD started making chips.
The fact of the matter is they are both very good and top of the line. Both do the exact same thing.
Don
2007-08-18 13:10:00 · answer #1 · answered by Don M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most (if not all, I don't think I know any) of the processor lines of both AMD and Intel use the same instruction set architecture, which is x86. Although they are two technically different things, most of their processors use the x86 instruction set as a base, then adds their own instruction set to it. If you look at it on a not-so-detailed view, they're just the same, and x86-compiled operating systems are 98% sure to work on both. However, there are of course certain characteristics and features that Intel puts into their chips that AMD's chips don't have, and vice-versa. You may want to take a look at their websites for more detailed answers.
http://www.amd.com/
and
http://www.intel.com/
2007-08-18 20:13:19 · answer #2 · answered by RJ Arce 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Currently AMD has the best processor on the market, because it is the only company with a true 4 core processor. Intel's 4 core processor is only two dual cores on a single die. I prefer AMD, because they are usually just as good as Intel and they are cheaper. Here is a general rule: AMD is better for gaming computers, Intel is better for multi-tasking and office computers.
2007-08-18 20:14:09 · answer #3 · answered by JDH1820 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
AMD processors are generally slower than their Intel equivalents but this is due to the higher IPC (Instructions Per Clock) that AMD processors have. I'd have to agree with the other answers here that say Intel is mainly the office processor, as AMD's higher IPC has the upper hand in gaming.
2007-08-18 22:55:14 · answer #4 · answered by fellnerfx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well hello back! Like your work.
Functionally there isn't enough difference to make one a better choice. This wasn't the case a few years ago but with good reason.
Intel's business practices and alliances with industry leaders like IBM, HP, Microsoft and Dell gave them a huge advantage in being able to push the technical requirements towards their strenghts in development.
You have to respect AMD for being able to challenge the "big dog" and come away with as much success as they have had. You have to admire them for having been able to do this with assets and resources that where only a fraction of Intel.
For the money, there's no reason not to pick AMD.
2007-08-19 02:24:42 · answer #5 · answered by THE ONE 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Amd is more for people who are gamers and a Intel are for office
2007-08-18 20:13:50 · answer #6 · answered by Misstravel 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I build custom built computer and i never built Intel, all AMD and nobody ever complained, they are the best!!!!!
2007-08-18 20:32:01 · answer #7 · answered by Diana R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋