AMD vs Pentium

[JohnBoucher]

I have always gone the Pentium route, but current pricing makes me wonder about the AMD's.

Opinions?

[RKElectricalman]

Originally Posted by JohnBoucher

I have always gone the Pentium route, but current pricing makes me wonder about the AMD's.

Opinions?

Well I'm a Product specialist at CC, and the general opinion about the AMD processors for laptops (The Turion 64) is "smokin' fast!" Regardless if it's the single core, Turion 64, or the Dual core, Turion 64x2, the general public seems to like AMD now.

Before Intel released the Intel Core 2 duo, AMD was was pacing foward, and now the Intel core 2 duo is dominate. It's one of the fastest processors currently, but, as you've said, the pricing is a little high.

So... IMHO, if it's price then AMD processors will do you right, they're still fast.. It isn't like you're buying a celeron or a sempron, ya know? And if speed is your domain, Intel core 2 duo

-Rameez

[AV_guy007]

Originally Posted by RKElectricalman

Well I'm a Product specialist at CC, and the general opinion about the AMD processors for laptops (The Turion 64) is "smokin' fast!" Regardless if it's the single core, Turion 64, or the Dual core, Turion 64x2, the general public seems to like AMD now.

Before Intel released the Intel Core 2 duo, AMD was was pacing foward, and now the Intel core 2 duo is dominate. It's one of the fastest processors currently, but, as you've said, the pricing is a little high.

So... IMHO, if it's price then AMD processors will do you right, they're still fast.. It isn't like you're buying a celeron or a sempron, ya know? And if speed is your domain, Intel core 2 duo

-Rameez

I agree with that. I have always been an amd guy and i have a turion 64 as well as an athlon 64. but i do have to say the core 2 duo is pretty sweet!

[Conor Ryan]

After watching this same question for the past few years its very interesting to watch the results (my choice, which is usually price/performance)

• 2007 (based on company road maps and some tech sites) AMD
• 2006 Intel
• 2005 AMD
• 2004 AMD
• 2003 Intel
• 2002 Intel

But as Adam said, Businesses always go with Intel, Gamers love AMD. If you are looking at portability as in laptop/notebook, it's been Intel (because of centrino - the 3 headed processor, graphics, and wireless monster), but AMD is getting much better at their battery life, mostly because AMD bought out graphics card powerhouse ATI.

My best advice, forget this dilemma and just get a Mac, the software is designed around the hardware so it's more reliable and most efficient. (although Macs would be insane if they had an AMD chip)

[chris31]

If you are going for bleeding edge top of the line then that will change a few times a year. For me its about whats the most bang for the buck. I have found AMD to be a better price for what I get out of them.

[thegathering]

Originally Posted by chris31

For me its about whats the most bang for the buck. I have found AMD to be a better price for what I get out of them.

Same. I've also found that AMD chips tend to run cooler than their equivalent Pentium chip (especially while overclocked).

As for C2D, I've never owned one so I'm afraid I don't know much about them. From what I heard though, C2D OC'ed are still amazingly cool for such a fast processor.

[mtaman02]

I use a Core 2 Duo and its alright but the MotherBoard it goes to can be very picky about which RAM to use . Nevertheless its a decent product my next chip will probably be an AMD just so I can see how much more better it is than Intel.

[Gdeaver]

If you look at total cost MB and processor, AMD still has price performance. Most stable Intel boards are based on the 975 chipset. The 965 express chipset has some stability issues that should be corrected in the next stepping, bring Intel into the price, performance, power leader. If your building your own system, spend a good chunk of money on a real good power supply. It's amazing how many stability issues I've corrected just by changing a power supply. I need to upgrade a few of my computers and I'm waiting to after the first of the year. By then prices should come in line.

[et1337]

Intel has the performance crown right now with the Core 2, but AMD will come back with Fusion.

GET BACK, YOU MANGY BLOODSUCKING INTEL FANBOYS!!!!

[efoote868]

i've had a AMD sempron (1.5 ghz ... the super slow class) and its fine for what i do... until i started video editting

I'm still a fan of AMD, even though Intel seems to have caught up...

[chris31]

Originally Posted by efoote868

i've had a AMD sempron (1.5 ghz ... the super slow class) and its fine for what i do... until i started video editting

I'm still a fan of AMD, even though Intel seems to have caught up...

I still have my Sempron 1.6 ghz and love it. It was cheap and perfect for what I need.

[Steve S.]

Ive had computers with a variety of intel and AMD Chips, now depending on what chip from the companies (core solo/duo, Xeon, Viiv- Intel or Opteron, Sempron, Turion64/X2, Athlon 64/FX/X2- AMD). Now if you have or are running a server of course the view on the processors would once agian be different....

I have had my best experiences with AMD. Their chips run cooler for the most part and they are a little bit cheaper. Im not sure if all but most of their newer chips will only run at the speed required for what is currently being done, right now as i am typing this my Athlon64 is running at 984 Mhz, it can run at a maximum of 2.19 Ghz. It basically comes down to what you need it for, i.e. gaming, modeling, animating...... as well as your personal preference, but id have to reccomend AMD as a processor.

and most people have this opinion.....DONT use a celeron processor!

Here is a link to AMD Processor Pricing:
Processor Pricing effective october 30th 2006

[Adam Richards]

Originally Posted by JohnBoucher

I have always gone the Pentium route, but current pricing makes me wonder about the AMD's.

Opinions?

Usual consensus: gamers choose AMD, businesses choose Intel.

[Joe Matt]

Originally Posted by JohnBoucher

I have always gone the Pentium route, but current pricing makes me wonder about the AMD's.

Opinions?

As stated before, Intel doesn't make the Pentiums anymore (YAY!) Instead they moved to the more effecient and powerful Core Duo/Solo design, which is a supperior processor.

I'd say right now Core Duo 2 > AMD, but again, that's RIGHT NOW.

[Tom Bottiglieri]

I'd go with Core 2 Duo, hands down. Its a newer technology and the current AMD chips can do nothing but play catch up. Also, the motherboard you buy for Conroe (C2D) will continue to be upgradeable.

I would type out my list of reasons, but I am in class. I own an AMD x2 system now, and I still recommend you stick with Intel.