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Uli C asked:


rumors say that amd processors are being measured in a different way and could someone answer how? For example.. how much slower is the amd in MHz from a intel?

xiaowen1212 asked:

Intel Vs AMD processor

tau.reanb asked:


I plan on buying a new computer soon and will be going with Dell. Dell currently has two models of the same system except they have different processors. I have always used an Intel processor, but I hear AMD processors are also pretty reliable.

Should I stick with the familiar, well known Intel or should go for a cheaper AMD system? Recommendations?

Chris Hall asked:


If you are in the market to purchase a computer there are many options in existence. You can purchase a Hewlett Packard, Gateway, IBM, or a custom built system. But there is one thing that all of these computers will utilize and that is a CPU (central processing unit). The CPU is responsible for interpreting and executing instructions for the motherboard. CPU’s are key to the functioning of your new computer. CPU’s from Intel and AMD power virtually every personal computer that you can purchase today.

The argument over an AMD CPU versus an Intel CPU and which has a higher functionality is currently raging. Simply two years ago this was not even a question. Anyone would tell you that the Intel CPU won the speed and complex algorithm war with AMD CPU’s without question. Fast-forward to today and Intel is now playing catch-up to the latest in AMD technologies.

Intel played marketing games with their CPU’s pricing them high and touting the functionality that they posses as cutting edge. AMD started out as the cheap alternative CPU manufacturer for computer brands such as e-Machines and low-end Compaqs. From the beginning, AMD CPU’s were fighting an uphill battle to catch up with the technology in the Intel CPU. As the years have progressed, AMD has progressed.

AMD now clearly leads in the consumer pricing wars. AMD CPU equipped machines with similar performance specifications will cost you hundreds of dollars less than equivalent Intel CPU based machines. This cost differential is now enough to push many Intel CPU customers to the upstart AMD CPU equipped machines.

If performance is the main concern over price, the AMD CPU line was the first to include 64 bit technology. In 2003 AMD pushed the first 64 bit CPU to market. It was unstable and unreliable at first. But the underlying architecture was sound. The AMD 64 bit CPU was soon running stable and fast. The performance of this AMD CPU caught the Intel CPU team off guard.

Intel had to rush to market their EMT64 CPU to compete with this upstart challenge from AMD. The next item on the board was dual CPU power. Again, AMD one-upped the Intel CPU rule.

AMD CPU’s have the information transfer on a dual chip machine flowing through the chips. The Intel dual CPU has a bridge to the motherboard where the information that is being processed by the dual CPU’s flows for splitting.

The internal data flow in the AMD CPU’s allows them to function with lower heat generation than the dual core Intel CPU’s. As a consumer this lower heat generation allows the AMD CPU to last longer than the Intel CPU.

If you are energy conscious, then the AMD CPU will be for you as well. The AMD CPU equipped motherboard will function with approximately 275 watts of power. Compare that to a similarly equipped Intel processor at 400 watts of power, and you have major energy savings by going to the AMD CPU.

So where do the Intel CPU’s win out over the AMD CPU’s? The Intel CPU’s are able to function faster with single programs. So, if you are going to play one game and only that game on your machine, the Intel CPU equipped machine can pull and analyze the data faster. However add in chat and e-mail running in the background and the AMD CPU machine catches up.

All in all, the CPU processor war that is currently waging between AMD and Intel is great for the consumer. Each company is in the middle of a CPU processor one-upmanship and both are looking to gain market share.

Fan C asked:


what is the fastest Intel desktop ?
what is the fastest Intel mobile processor?
what is the fastest AMD desktop?
what is the fastest AMD mobile processor?

Rahul asked:


Hello ppl,
I wanted to buy a new processor, and was looking for new processors, so wanted to ask if amd athlon processor work on my current motherboard, which have intel chip installed currently, My motherboard specs are as follows:

Manufacturer: KOBIAN
Model: PI845GLM
Chipset: Intel i845GL

And Also, please tell me which one’s better (amd or intel) for gaming pupose, i need atleast 2.8 GHz frequency.

Thanks.

jim j asked:


What is the intel equivalent to an AMD Athlon 64 X2 TK-57 and which would be better. The intel or AMD?

xbabe82517 asked:


I currently have an Acer (Aspire 5633) laptop with the following specs:

Intel Core 2 Duo processor, T5500 @ 1.66Ghz, 667Mhz FSB with 2MB L2 cache;
2GB DDR2 RAM;
Intel integrated graphics.

I am thinking about buying an HP Pavilion (DV9820) laptop with the following specs:

AMD Turion 64×2 Dual Core processor @ 2Ghz, 1600Mhz FSB with 1MB L2 cache;
3GB DDR2 RAM;
NVidia GeForce 8400GM 256MB dedicated graphics.

I have never had a machine with an AMD processor before, but I do know that they typically don’t run as fast as the Intel Core 2 Duo.

What I really want to know is will I still see a significant improvement in performance if I buy the HP laptop, compared to my current laptop? I really want an HP, they look so stylish and have much better build-quality than other brands, but they tend to favour AMD processors. The only HP I’ve found with an Intel is well over my budget!

I don’t play games, I basically surf the internet and do some video and photo editing, but nothing too strenuous. I know the specs on my current laptop are still pretty decent – the main reason I’m getting a new one is because I want a 17-inch screen, as opposed to my current 15-inch screen, so I thought I might as well go for the best specs I can afford if I’m buying a new one.

Predator Computing LLC asked:


br/>Ever since Intel launched its Core2 Duo processors in 2006, AMD has struggled to keep up. In order to compete effectively and maintain its already small market share, AMD has had to slash its prices on its processor lines. AMD has been unable to show a profit for almost two years, which has made it more difficult for the company to move to 45nm (one of the few ways to match Intel’s performance) and streamline their fabrication techniques. In early 2008, AMD launched its Phenom processors. Many wondered if AMD would be able to regain the performance advantage it held for most of 2005 after Intel failed to meet expectations with ultimately unsuccessful enhancements to the Pentium 4; AMD failed. Today, AMD competes by trying to win customers on a solid value proposition. In addition, the company has also tried to give its customers a more solid upgrade path by allowing customers to upgrade in favor of faster processors without any major hardware changes. Soon, AMD will be moving to a 45nm architecture, which, if expectations are correct, should put them within reach of Intel’s best processors, but Intel is ready with a new chip design of their own.

Pros:

Solid Upgrade Path & Integrated Memory Controller

Great Value Proposition

Support for Hybrid SLI via Motherboard Chipset

Cons:

Outperformed By Intel

Lack Solid Innovation

Intel Intel has consistently dominated the desktop processor market in terms of market share since personal computers became mainstream. Due to its size, Intel has been subjective to a variety of lawsuits alleging that Intel should be regulated to promote fairer competition. For years, Intel has consistently fabricated the fastest processors. One is probably familiar with the company’s renown “Pentium” brand. In 2005, the company faced its first real challenge when AMD took the performance crown from them. Intel struck back hard with its subsequent processor offerings and has remained unsurpassed to this day. Intel is currently producing a healthy and broad line of 45nm processors; these processor also have superior overclocking potential because of their efficient design. Around the time AMD is scheduled to launch its 45nm Phenoms, Intel is expected to launch Nahalem, which should improve current performance by 25-30% over existing architecture. Depending on the timing of this launch, Intel could retain its performance crown until late 2009 when AMD finally launches its next processor line.

Pros:

Top Performing

Innovative

Support for DDR3 Memory

Cons:

Performance at a Cost

Poorer Upgradability