Which is faster?

infinitemethod · 05-15-2006, 05:45 PM

I'm wondering if the new macbook pro with the 2.16 GHZ core duo would be faster then my current cpu which is AMD Athlon 64 x2 4400+. Someone that is a huge mac fan said it'd blow my cpu out of the water and I guess I just find that difficult to believe, then again, I could be wrong. Thanks.

4W4K3 · 05-15-2006, 05:55 PM

Are we comparing processors alone, or the entire computer vs. his Mac? Because this is REALLY an Intel vs. AMD topic if you're just comparing processors. However, if you mean the entire system...it's Mac vs. PC. Tough cookie.

EDIT: have a look here. http://www.gamepc.com/labs/print_con...ookie%5Ftest=1
it appears that the Duo Core is pretty evenly matches...hard to tell who is better here. depends on other hardware.

fade2green514 · 05-16-2006, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by infinitemethod

I'm wondering if the new macbook pro with the 2.16 GHZ core duo would be faster then my current cpu which is AMD Athlon 64 x2 4400+. Someone that is a huge mac fan said it'd blow my cpu out of the water and I guess I just find that difficult to believe, then again, I could be wrong. Thanks.

for some things yes (probably just superPi haha) and some things no.
generally the core duo is better (if they both have the same frequency) because it has more cache, but the 4400+ has plenty of cache, and a slightly higher frequency, so i'd go with the 4400+...
basically you won't see any real performance differences.

[-0MEGA-] · 05-16-2006, 03:24 AM

The X2 would be better overall, and especially at gaming. But the Core Duo us also very nice, however it's not as good as the 4400+ in most apps/games.

infinitemethod · 05-16-2006, 07:18 PM

Thanks for the input fellas. I'm extremely happy with my AMD and theres a good chance I'll never stray away from AMD.

fade2green514 · 05-17-2006, 01:18 AM

yea plus a core duo normally wouldn't be paired with a 7800gt lol

ill stray away from AMD if the performance/ price is better lol

Mac OS X · 05-18-2006, 02:54 PM

Your PC is better than that Macbook Pro. I say unless your rich, don't buy it.

CmoAMD · 05-18-2006, 03:48 PM

Nice lookin set up in the link of your sig.

05-15-2006, 05:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
infinitemethod Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lansing, MI. Posts: 35	Which is faster? I'm wondering if the new macbook pro with the 2.16 GHZ core duo would be faster then my current cpu which is AMD Athlon 64 x2 4400+. Someone that is a huge mac fan said it'd blow my cpu out of the water and I guess I just find that difficult to believe, then again, I could be wrong. Thanks. __________________ CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ MOBO: Asus nForce4 Memory: Corsair 1GB DDR400 Vid Card: eVGA GeForce 7800 GT Hard Drives: 2 36GB 10,000 rpm WD Raptors in a RAID 300GB Maxtor 7,200 rpm Monitors: 2 20.1" Wide Aspect Dell 2005fsp http://www.infinitemethod.com/images/dualmonitors.jpg

05-15-2006, 05:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
4W4K3 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lewisville, TX Age: 20 Posts: 6,875	Are we comparing processors alone, or the entire computer vs. his Mac? Because this is REALLY an Intel vs. AMD topic if you're just comparing processors. However, if you mean the entire system...it's Mac vs. PC. Tough cookie. EDIT: have a look here. http://www.gamepc.com/labs/print_con...ookie%5Ftest=1 it appears that the Duo Core is pretty evenly matches...hard to tell who is better here. depends on other hardware. __________________ My Computer I choose to believe what I was programmed to believe. Can I eat your brain? FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND :F@H Team 44358 Last edited by 4W4K3; 05-15-2006 at 05:58 PM.

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05-16-2006, 07:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
infinitemethod Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lansing, MI. Posts: 35	Thanks for the input fellas. I'm extremely happy with my AMD and theres a good chance I'll never stray away from AMD. __________________ CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ MOBO: Asus nForce4 Memory: Corsair 1GB DDR400 Vid Card: eVGA GeForce 7800 GT Hard Drives: 2 36GB 10,000 rpm WD Raptors in a RAID 300GB Maxtor 7,200 rpm Monitors: 2 20.1" Wide Aspect Dell 2005fsp http://www.infinitemethod.com/images/dualmonitors.jpg

05-17-2006, 01:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
fade2green514 Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: buffalo ny Age: 19 Posts: 3,623	yea plus a core duo normally wouldn't be paired with a 7800gt lol ill stray away from AMD if the performance/ price is better lol __________________ Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 3ghz HD 4850 512mb (750/2350mhz) 2x2gb G.Skill ddr2-835 (5-4-4-10) 2x80gb sata2 in RAID 0 system drive 250gb sata2 storage drive 13,574 - 3dmark06 score

05-18-2006, 02:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mac OS X Silver Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 100	Your PC is better than that Macbook Pro. I say unless your rich, don't buy it.

05-18-2006, 03:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
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