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| 860934 | 2010-02-23 08:31:00 | Hi I can get a dual core Intel processor @ 2.93ghz for $212 NZ, but for a slightly higher price from the same place I can get an AMD Phenom II X4 Processor Black Edition 3.2GHz @ $280 NZD. Will the AMD out class the Intel? or is there a reason to the high Intel prices? :2cents: |
icow (15313) | ||
| 860935 | 2010-02-23 08:46:00 | You will always pay more for Intel. For my own personal opinion, I have had both AMD and Intel in my rigs and right now I think the i7 is the better architecture. |
DeSade (984) | ||
| 860936 | 2010-02-23 09:15:00 | Better how? Value wise? Speed? icow: Depends highly on what you plan to do with the computer.... Are you talking about the Intel E7400? |
Blam (54) | ||
| 860937 | 2010-02-23 09:47:00 | Value wise the AMD is best I think. I say 'I think' because I haven't read much on the performance of the new i3 and i5 CPUs. However what you are comparing is a dual core Intel and a quad core AMD. What do you use your PC for? Because if it's not gaming/rendering and other CPU-intensive stuff, then a dual core is enough for you. If you intend to game, I would go for the Phenom II X4. |
qazwsxokmijn (102) | ||
| 860938 | 2010-02-23 09:53:00 | Value and feature wise. Quite a few AMD mobos have more on them (like firewire) which is usually cheaper than an Intel mobo (if its got firewire on it) | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 860939 | 2010-02-23 12:31:00 | If it is not much more I would go for the quad core, I don't think there is much doubt that Intel has a superiour product but the OP is asking between a dual core intel vs a quad core AMD, seriously, there is no contest, the AMD is definitely better value. | Deimos (5715) | ||
| 860940 | 2010-02-23 19:05:00 | At the moment imo, AMD still offers better bang for buck in the lower and midrange sections (such as what the OP is looking at here), but as you get higher up the performance chain, it starts becoming Intel vs Intel and AMD are left for dead, sadly. | inphinity (7274) | ||
| 860941 | 2010-02-23 19:45:00 | Intel has always been more expensive. In general the top Intels outperform the top AMDs lately. It was the other way round for a while. However, you have to compare the equivalent to get a real performance comparison. The AMD will be cheaper. Therefore I'd buy a core i7. |
pctek (84) | ||
| 860942 | 2010-02-23 19:49:00 | Really the thread is better labeled dual core vs Quad core. Depends on what your doing with the PC largely, but if you can afford it go for the AMD Quad, there are plenty of Apps and even a few games now benefit from Quad. You should also look at Intel I5 as a option. As for Intel vs AMD, Intel really do have the performance lead in the upper middle to high end market, but you do pay for it. Having said that I remember the entry higher end CPU's costing $500+ 10 years ago , where now you can grab a I7 920/860 for around that price, you have to keep that in perspective. |
Battleneter2 (9361) | ||
| 860943 | 2010-02-23 21:16:00 | Better how? Value wise? Speed? icow: Depends highly on what you plan to do with the computer.... Are you talking about the Intel E7400? There is NO deigning that the Intel chips are the better processor, both in IPC and speed. As to value, that can also be classed as better as in time required to run certain applications, against cost. So to answer your question, Intel are better in both value and speed. |
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