Is an Intel Processor better than an AMD Processor and why?

Both are good, for different reasons Intel is the "tried and true" brand - and the more expensive one. AMD, on the other had, is the newcomer, thinking outside the box. For the line of processors immediately before the current one (Athlon X2 versus Core Duo) for the first time, AMD's top of the line processor superseded Intel's best of show.

AMD in the past has always been "almost as good", but considerably less expensive, securing the low-end market. Now, in the most recent lines, the newest Athlon X2s are benchmarked as being slightly below the Core 2 Duo's. Most importantly, Intel is ahead of AMD not by achieving greater clock speeds, but in CPU power per watt power as well (meaning the processor is more efficient, not just overclocked, sucking energy, generating tons of heat).

All this being said, There are few noticeable differences between the two lines (unless you are talking about high-performance computing, in which case certain lines are better for certain applications). AMD processors tend to have better memory bandwidth, while Intel processors have better cache utilization and Out-of-Order instruction execution. Whether it is for gaming, desktop use, graphic design, or just surfing the net, choose AMD for more "bang for your buck", Intel for more "Name-brand stability/reliability/performance", or whichever one is on sale for the best deal (or whichever one you have the most experience with, if you are building your own).

For these applications, the differences are barely noticeable. To summarize: Intel's newest and greatest is slightly better than AMD's, but nothing one would notice for normal use. They are basically as interchangeable as Toyota and Honda.

Sources: I'm a computer engineer =) .

Intel vs AMD: It all depends on what you are looking for. Reviews from people much more Computer savvy than I:* Are we all forgeting or just unknowledgeable to the fact that AMD used to make processors for Intel back when they were just getting started and AMD was using Intel patterns to create processors it wasn't until the mid 90's when AMD finaly broke the pact with Intel to make their own processors and that is when AMD really had taken off AMD has done their best to stay on top of current and advancing technology they are currently at a holdback right now on their quad-core cpu's due to the extravagant features that they plan to integrate into the cores of this monster chip. AMD will be on top for ever and for always AMD doesn't put their name out as much as they should intel intel intel is all you here to day and it makes me sick intel trumps foreward currently as AMD sits in the midst awaiting the release of the new QUAD-CORE CPU AMD is going to lay the smack down on Intel once and for allAMD IS KING* Intel vs AMD?

I have both and the what I found is dependent on the application. Either chip you buy will problably be discontinued (Intel and AMD are releasing 65nm and 45nm this year). If possible test the applications you going to use daily and see if there is a difference, then decide if the difference is worth it.

Check for compatibility issues. Also, if you are not a techie, don't forget about support. Don't assume that the hardware or software vendor will develop a patch (they have decide if its worth it).

As far as performance. If you are willing to pay for it, you can usually match the performance between the two of them. *AMD outperforms Intel and it happens the other way around also, but not too often anymore.

The simple fact is AMD has been extremely honest about the performance of their CPU's. Pricing them appropriately compared to the intel counterparts and to their own. Intel blows smoke and uses the media hype to drive their processor prices up(actually to release them with high prices).

AMD doesn't need any of that just honest performance that proves itself. Intel might have money but it doesn't help them catch up to AMD in terms of 64-bit processing and dual core. Most people in this world just want a low cost pc to use for the 3-5 years they last on average.

AMD offers low-budget and high-performance in the same package. Right now only 64 bit processors are gonna last long enough for the avg pc user. AMD has a 64 bit processor for $100 with 939 CPU's starting at $130.

Intel EMT64 starts at $180. I bet if AMD didn't release the Athlon64 then EMT64 wouldnt be out for another year and would be priced terribly high. I for one am so greatful for AMD CPU's ever since my first AMD 386 system.

Then my k6-2+ then my Duron, Athlon, Athlon XP and now 64. By the way I have also bought the pentium, PII, PIII, and P4 at one point in time. Now all my intel systems have been sold.

I still have 3 XP systems in my house and they all work perfectly for what I use them for. Gaming machines and media centers/home theatre pcs. I play the newest games like BF2 on my older Athlon XP systems great.

Besides lacking ram, 1 gig isn't enough anymore even on my amd64! Any other game ram isnt an issue. Sources: http://www.businessweek.com/the_thread/techbeat/archives/2005/08/intel_vs_amd.html .

It depends on what you use your computer for.... I personally love my AMD computer, and find that it is wicked fast at gaming, especially online gaming. Unfortunately, I have a few programs that seem to get bogged down on my AMD machine, and lucky for me, I have the resources to keep two newer computers around. So I bought an Intel machine, and wouldn't you know it, they didn't have any problems anymore.

Personally, I attribute it not to the processors, but rather to the graphics cards that are compatible with each, and their various quirks. As a note - if you play the sims, just get a seperate machine for that game. It will screw up your settings for everything else, no matter what your equipment.

Sources: experience .

reviews.cnet.com/4520-10442_7-6389077-1.... Dual-core desktop CPU bout: AMD vs. Intel .

We do not back up desktops or laptops. " "i hear that laptops w/ AMD processors get overheated ... is there any truth to this?" "What are the 3 latest, most powerful CPUs from Intel for mainstream desktops and laptops? How about AMD?

" "intel pentium processor vs amd" "What is the best cooling options for a AMD or Intel 64bit, CPU's, Processor's (Quad-Core) and also to Overclock?" "AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+(2.20GHz,512KBx2) verses Intel Core 2 Duo Processor...which one is best processor" "can I install an intel cpu on a amd motherboard? " "What's a better processor, Im thinking of getting a notebook, but can't decide if I should get an AMD or a Pentium?

AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+(2.20GHz,512KBx2) verses Intel Core 2 Duo Processor...which one is best processor.

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