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Silver Member Username: Shortysetnies
Rock Vegas,
NC
US
Post Number: 700
Registered: Mar-06
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| Posted on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 - 11:03 am: |
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I am trying to decide between the AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor 3800+ or the Intel Pentium 4 Processor 524 with HT Technology. What is the difference in these two and which would you suggest in a home computer mainly used for internet, video and music listening and downloading? Thanks guys. |
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Gold Member Username: Bernymac
Cambodian
Post Number: 1359
Registered: Sep-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, December 13, 2006 - 03:04 pm: |
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not really a fair comparison. get a intel core 2 duo. Intel cpus outperformed amd's cpu's by a very large margin. I wouldn't get a p4 because amd's non dual cores kicked intels p4 azz's. So if your going to go with a dual core setup get an intel. |
Silver Member Username: James_the_god
Doncaster,
South Yorkshire
England
Post Number: 345
Registered: Jan-05
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| Posted on Monday, December 25, 2006 - 03:33 pm: |
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Have to agree with Berny on this one and Im quite a AMD fan. The core 2 duo is a good future proof product and perfect for your needs. AMD is primarily a gaming processor although at other tasks this doesnt mean they're rubbish. Pretty damn good.
If you have the patience for if its not too late, on my word its next year that you want to be upgrading your pc. Thats when everything changes!! Got a preview already with the new 8800 nvidia, amd quad core and intel quad core, ddr3 but i think thats pointless, amds new idea of the 'sinergy chip' if i remember rightly and intel with a trick or two up their sleeve.
I got my computer last July, a 3500+(when x2 was just released). Today even its a superb performer.
Simply, wait till there's advances and then enjoy the bargains mate!! |
Silver Member Username: Gamerdude
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 382
Registered: Apr-06
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| Posted on Saturday, February 03, 2007 - 07:29 pm: |
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Nah man the AM2 socket X2's are crazy fast and great for gaming and whatnot |
New member Username: Shaun3291
Post Number: 1
Registered: Apr-07
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| Posted on Friday, April 06, 2007 - 05:27 am: |
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i have to agree with ktle here, AMDs are great for gaming, i should know i have one, but also i find it is great for multi tasking and runs multiple programs with ease. I would definately recommend the Athlon. |
Silver Member Username: Stefanom
Vienna,
VA
United States
Post Number: 467
Registered: Apr-06
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| Posted on Friday, April 06, 2007 - 09:17 am: |
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AMD makes a fine processor (I use an old Athlon XP, I should know too), but it is currently outperformed by the Core 2 in pretty much every aspect. When the Barcelona core comes out, things might even out, but if you are looking for a pure performance CPU, the Core 2 is hard to beat. Now, if you're looking for good bang for the buck, AMD is still a strong competitor in many price brackets. |
Silver Member Username: Gamerdude
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 477
Registered: Apr-06
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| Posted on Friday, April 06, 2007 - 04:59 pm: |
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AMD's single core CPU's kill intels , Mac is releasing a 8core core due? whatever its called
www.apple.com |
Silver Member Username: Stefanom
Vienna,
VA
United States
Post Number: 472
Registered: Apr-06
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| Posted on Monday, April 09, 2007 - 09:26 am: |
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Dual quad core processors. Not sure what would take advantage of that kind of processing power, but who am I to question these things.
As far as single cores, its kind of a moot point these days, as the focus is on dual, quad, and beyond. In either case, the Core 2 architecture is superior to what AMD is fielding currently. |
Silver Member Username: Shane24
Post Number: 122
Registered: Mar-07
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| Posted on Thursday, April 26, 2007 - 11:25 am: |
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the amd would defintely kick the hell out of intel's pentium 4, but its incorrect to compare them as amd athlon is dual-core processor.. however if u were comparing it against inteldualcore extreme.. then intel wins big a long shot..... |
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Platinum Member Username: Project6
Post Number: 14514
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Wednesday, January 23, 2008 - 12:32 am: |
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Shane,
You still around? |
Platinum Member Username: Glasswolf
Wisteria,
Lane
USA
Post Number: 12139
Registered: Dec-03
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| Posted on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 02:46 am: |
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the x2 3800+ is a good CPU
I have an s939 version in my second box here. great little PC.
I will say though, that I just built an intel core2quad Q6600 rid @ 3.2GHz, and it absolutely slaughters the AMD. Decimates it.
Granted, not a fair comparison between an X2 that's 3 years old, and a brand new current gen Intel. |
Bronze Member Username: 3dges
Compton
Post Number: 50
Registered: Feb-08
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| Posted on Friday, September 05, 2008 - 06:32 pm: |
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AMD is the way to go ! |
