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AMD vs Intel

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by wiscountryboy, Jul 11, 2007.

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  1. wiscountryboy Newcomer, in training

    hey guys ive read a ton about the core 2 duo kickin amd ***....but i was shopping and it seems that all the core 2 duos are so much more expensive for the realatively same ghz speed.....so i was wondering what were 2 relatively similar cpus in the performance category....

    i am looking right now at the amd 5000 x2 just to give u guys a cpu that i would like 2 have...

    Mike
    wiscountryboy, Jul 11, 2007
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  2. w0lf Newcomer, in training

    I'm running a Core 2 duo 2.4 G, and an Amd 4800 x2, and I have to say both are awesome systems. Yes, when reading performance reviews on the net, the Core 2 does seem to perform better, but here in South Africa my Intel cpu is almost twice the price of the Amd. So, I think if you're looking for the best performance-to-price ratio, then probably go for the Amd.
    w0lf, Jul 11, 2007
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  3. SNGX1275 TechSpot Special Forces

    Google up some benchmarks. Mhz/Ghz has always been a pretty worthless comparison for 2 different chips running on different technologies. So in other words you can't compare a 2.4Ghz Core2Duo to a 3.0Ghz Pentium D and expect the Pentium D to win. Similar applies comparing Intel to AMD.

    Maybe somebody will do the research for you and post a comparable performing C2D to that x2, but your best bet is googling yourself.
    SNGX1275, Jul 11, 2007
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  4. kpo6969 Newcomer, in training

    kpo6969, Jul 12, 2007
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  5. k.jacko Newcomer, in training

    I've always worked on (and actually tested) for comparability, the E6300 core2duo and the AMD 5000+. Both are about the same price and compare in performance too.
    BUT, i'd choose the E6300 cos you can overclock it to hell and back. Put it in a Gigabyte DS3 mobo and you could get up to 3GHz with a stock cooler (if you're lucky). You'll definitely get 3GHz, with an AMC and decent ram though.
    THERE is the difference in quality.
    k.jacko, Jul 12, 2007
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  6. wiscountryboy Newcomer, in training

    alright thanks guys....i had heard that anything intel had to offer was crap inside a given price range...but now im all cleared up...
    wiscountryboy, Jul 16, 2007
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  7. ChrisLam Newcomer, in training

    Intel also uses less energy for its Core2Duo chips and they run at a lower temperature so you can overclock them more.
    ChrisLam, Jul 16, 2007
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  8. mancURmission Newcomer, in training

    Don't forget we are on the brink of the new 1333 FSB range, so current price of core 2's will drop, its all good!
    mancURmission, Jul 16, 2007
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  9. MetalX TechSpot Chancellor

    Yes, the Core 2 Quad Q6600 is supposed to go down to only $266 after the QX6850 is released.
    MetalX, Jul 16, 2007
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  10. ChrisLam Newcomer, in training

    $266 only? wow. How much does it cost now? about $450?
    ChrisLam, Jul 16, 2007
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  11. mancURmission Newcomer, in training

    That will make the quad a more appealing chip, but still not for the gamer, not enough multi threaded software available, good for the multi tasker.
    mancURmission, Jul 16, 2007
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  12. Barney_Calhoun Newcomer, in training

    Stupid question, Wheres the poll?

    AMD.
    Barney_Calhoun, Sep 2, 2007
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  13. hamas123 Newcomer, in training

    If there's a 2.0 ghz intel core 2 duo and an AMD Phenom 2.0 ghz which one will be faster ?
    hamas123, Jan 13, 2008
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  14. MetalX TechSpot Chancellor

    Core 2 Duo. But why resurrect this thread...?
    MetalX, Jan 13, 2008
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  15. captaincranky TechSpot Addict

    captaincranky, Jan 13, 2008
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  16. BorisandBailey Newcomer, in training

    I like the AMD processors I've put into all the computers I've built.
    BorisandBailey, Nov 10, 2008
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  17. ikalinin Newcomer, in training

    I also prefer AMD.. its less expensive, and i bet just as comparable as Intel. so AMD +1 :)
    ikalinin, Mar 22, 2009
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  18. Rage_3K_Moiz Sith Lord

    Holy thread resurrection, Batman!

    But seriously, try to look at the date of the last post in the thread before posting in it.
    Rage_3K_Moiz, Mar 22, 2009
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  19. spikester48661 TechSpot Enthusiast

    AMD for the $$$ is my way to go.
    spikester48661, Apr 10, 2009
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  20. ralphedison Newcomer, in training

    Last 6 years AMD disappointed me. So for now Intel for me is the only way to go, well at least for now.
    ralphedison, Apr 15, 2009
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