AMD vs Intel

vieya · 11-06-2009, 04:35 AM

So I'm deciding whether I should get AMD or Intel.
Honestly which one is better for multitasking video editing etc. A lot of intense work?
Or how about which one good overall? Price and performance?
Which one is better? opinions please!

**The_Other_One** · 11-06-2009, 04:42 AM

Don't go looking for a specific brand. While Intel tends to be on top at the high-end, I hear the top AMD Phenom II's overclock like crazy (though the i5's and i7's overclock quite well too

). But along the middle to low range, both companies are about equal. It all really depends on your budget.

ganzey · 11-06-2009, 04:52 AM

although i am an amd fan, intel does give better performance, but amd gives you more for your money. Intel i7 motherboard are a lot more than amd mobo's are, and yes-phenom II's do overclock quite well. i got my phenomII 940 3.0ghz running at 3.7 all the time, although i can go up to 4.1 for short periods of time, like for 3d mark or superpi.

Gooberman · 11-06-2009, 04:53 AM

If you're going to be video editing/intense work and on a budget i would probably get an i5

Bodaggit23 · 11-06-2009, 05:47 AM

It all boils down to budget, as both manufacturers make great chips.

You'll get more "value" from an AMD system as you can get decent chips for much cheaper than Intel's high end stuff.

If you want the best and have the money, go for Intel socket 1366.

maroon1 · 11-06-2009, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vieya

So I'm deciding whether I should get AMD or Intel.
Honestly which one is better for multitasking video editing etc. A lot of intense work?

For multi-tasking, intel i7 would be the best choice since it supports Hyperthreading

daisymtc · 11-06-2009, 10:59 AM

I would say depends on budget.
Go for intel if you can afford core i5/ core i7. Anything else go for AMD.

moneymoguls · 11-06-2009, 09:42 PM

AMD is less expensive with excellent performance. If money is no option, then go with the top end Intel Proc.

dushuai · 11-07-2009, 05:23 AM

This is decided by your purpose,if you want get a table PC and play games ,then choose AMD of course,but you wish do some other applicate or use laptop to do sth. Then choose Intel

Twist86 · 11-07-2009, 05:26 AM

Intel - Top Tier Higher Price Best Performance

AMD - Middle Tier Cheaper Prices

Depends on your budget...the sales going on at the time...and how motivated you are on hunting for the items.

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vieya Bronze Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 67	AMD vs Intel So I'm deciding whether I should get AMD or Intel. Honestly which one is better for multitasking video editing etc. A lot of intense work? Or how about which one good overall? Price and performance? Which one is better? opinions please! __________________ intel pentium 4 CPU 1400 MHz 1.4 GHz, 512 RAM windows XP service pack 3

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The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 25 Posts: 13,406	Don't go looking for a specific brand. While Intel tends to be on top at the high-end, I hear the top AMD Phenom II's overclock like crazy (though the i5's and i7's overclock quite well too ). But along the middle to low range, both companies are about equal. It all really depends on your budget. __________________ Primary- i7 920 \| 6GB RAM \| 9800GT \| 160+160+500GB Secondary- Athlon X2 4200 \| 2GB RAM \| 7600GT \| 80+250GB Netbook - Atom N280 \| 2GB RAM \| GMA945\| 160GB

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ganzey Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: belvidere, Illinois Age: 16 Posts: 665	although i am an amd fan, intel does give better performance, but amd gives you more for your money. Intel i7 motherboard are a lot more than amd mobo's are, and yes-phenom II's do overclock quite well. i got my phenomII 940 3.0ghz running at 3.7 all the time, although i can go up to 4.1 for short periods of time, like for 3d mark or superpi. __________________ When I walk through the shadow of the valley of death I will fear no evil, cause I'm the biggest son of a b*tch in the Valley

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Gooberman Diamond Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hastings, Michigan Age: 17 Posts: 1,410	If you're going to be video editing/intense work and on a budget i would probably get an i5 __________________ Compaq Presario SR5130NX AMD Athlon 64 x2 3800+ 2.01 GHz 2GB DDR2 667 MHz Evga GeForce 8500GT 22" Acer monitor Asus MB (don't know what one :) ) 200 GB HDD Windows 7 Professional 250W PSU probably made by chinese workers making like a couple dollars a week

11-06-2009, 05:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
Bodaggit23 Diamond Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Aperture Science Posts: 4,520	It all boils down to budget, as both manufacturers make great chips. You'll get more "value" from an AMD system as you can get decent chips for much cheaper than Intel's high end stuff. If you want the best and have the money, go for Intel socket 1366. __________________ Team Stats @ ExtremeOverclocking.com Team Stats FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND :F@H Team 44358 CPU: i7 920 Batch#3841A525 (@3.43Ghz) Board: EVGA E758-A1 Memory: Dominator 3x2GB DDR3 1600 Hard Drive: 300GB VelociRaptor GPU: EVGA GTX260 SC Core 216 Optical: Sony Optiarc 22x DVD/CD Burner PSU: Corsair TX850W CPU Cooling: Noctua NH-U12P SE1366 Primary OS: Windows Vista x64 SP2 Case: Coolermaster HAF 932

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daisymtc Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 3,918	I would say depends on budget. Go for intel if you can afford core i5/ core i7. Anything else go for AMD.

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moneymoguls New Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 15	AMD is less expensive with excellent performance. If money is no option, then go with the top end Intel Proc. __________________ Kevin MCSE, A+

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dushuai New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 15	This is decided by your purpose,if you want get a table PC and play games ,then choose AMD of course,but you wish do some other applicate or use laptop to do sth. Then choose Intel __________________ My own Favorite thing , Computer Tech and Game . http://www.photosnag.com/img/4713/n0...vnsn/clear.gif

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Twist86 Diamond Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Missouri Age: 23 Posts: 2,321	Intel - Top Tier Higher Price Best Performance AMD - Middle Tier Cheaper Prices Depends on your budget...the sales going on at the time...and how motivated you are on hunting for the items. __________________ Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 400x8- 3.2ghz / XFX GTX 260 868mb 192 Core 2x2GB G-skill PC6400 DDR2 800 / Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST3500418AS GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3R LGA 775 (rev. 1.0) / TX750w Corsair PSU Antec 900 Case / 1680x1050 ASUS VW224U 22' Logitech S-220 Speakers / Windows 7 Ultimate x64

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