AMD vs Intel?

[frodo82801]

Why would you go one way or the other?

I've got computers with both in the house and have never had any processor related problems with any of them. The performance for comparable processors is very similar.

[TomSki]

I piece together my own PCs and always go with AMD because of price only.

[frodo82801]

I piece together my own PCs and always go with AMD because of price only.

Because the performance seems to be similar, you pay for Intel's name. Someone has to pony up for that annoy little jingle they make everyone play when mentioning the Intel brand.

[Hootmon]

Core 2 Duo (Not 'Core 2') is the current price/performance leader.

[frodo82801]

Core 2 Duo (Not 'Core 2') is the current price/performance leader.

According to Tom's Hardware?

[frodo82801]

Of course, with CPUs, I'm not gaming and am not interested in paying for the latest and greatest. If you are on the cutting edge, things have been favoring Intel at the moment, from what I read.

Things have changed a lot in the last 10 years or so. It used to be that you had to update your computer at least once every 2 years to keep up with software advances. These days, if you aren't doing gaming, you can use a computer for years.

[Tall Timbers]

All the computers in my home have amd inside, but only because of price considerations. I just recently purchased the last computer and it seems that with each new amd computer I get, the more disappointed I am... but still, will likely continue to purchase based on price considerations. Intel is way far ahead of amd in terms of performance, but the price can be way out there as well.

Would love to have a ddr-3 capable system... you see, it's not just the cpu, but the rest of the goodies you wrap around it that makes the price. Maybe by this winter :) ...

[Hootmon]

According to Tom's Hardware?Pretty much anyone...

AMD has the lower absolute pricing, but Core 2 Duo (specifically) has the best price/performance ratio.

[Chris]

Pretty much anyone...

AMD has the lower absolute pricing, but Core 2 Duo (specifically) has the best price/performance ratio.

I agree. It's been said to use AMD for gaming, and Intel for business applications, etc. I use Intel chips only and I use them for web graphics software (Adobe Photoshop), web design, and other business related tasks. I think it has been said that AMD tends to get a little overheated as well. That's what I've heard, but being an Intel only fan I have never personally experienced this problem. :idunno

[Tall Timbers]

I agree. It's been said to use AMD for gaming, and Intel for business applications, etc. I use Intel chips only and I use them for web graphics software (Adobe Photoshop), web design, and other business related tasks. I think it has been said that AMD tends to get a little overheated as well. That's what I've heard, but being an Intel only fan I have never personally experienced this problem. :idunno

I've heard the same about amd chips, but haven't had an overheating event ever... but I don't overclock either. I don't game but use our systems for graphics related work, web design, publishing, databases, spreadsheets, etc., and am sure I'd be more productive with intel inside, but am always tempted when I price an amd and intel configuration together and the amd is usually substantially less. I get a new system each year so at least I'm always headed towards computer nirvana, even if I don't ever get there.