Which CPU is really better and why? (confused about clock speeds...)

twolves90 · 08-22-2006, 02:05 AM

Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 Conroe 1066MHz FSB 2M shared L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor

OR

AMD Athlon 64 X2 4600+ Windsor 2000MHz HT 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM2 Dual Core Processor

I was planning to build and AMD rig with the processor above until I learned of Conroe, and now im interested. The 6600 Conroe looks more to my taste, but if the 6300 or 6400 would kill the AMD processor above anyway, I may just grab one of those for a cheaper price.

IN ADDITION, Here is what I currently use (according to my comp's online spec sheet):
Pentium 4 / 2.60 GHz with HyperThreading Technology
800 MHz front side bus
mPGA478
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...name=c00024879

Would either processor be much of an upgrade to my current one?

Thank you

insaneazian · 08-22-2006, 02:16 AM

I would definitely go for the Conroe, they are the superior product in performance and overclock very well.

PC eye · 08-22-2006, 02:18 AM

The dual core Intel model runs at 1.86ghz while the 4600+ X2 runs at 2.4ghz. Since the AMD model is also a dual core model you would be looking at a faster cpu there. The E6600 Core 2 runs at 2.4ghz http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115003

Rambo · 08-22-2006, 02:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PC eye

The dual core Intel model runs at 1.86ghz while the 4600+ X2 runs at 2.4ghz. Since the AMD model is also a dual core model you would be looking at a faster cpu there. The E6600 Core 2 runs at 2.4ghz http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115003

Clock speed doesn't necessarily mean it's faster... The E6300 is a great overclocking chip, and will easily be able to overclock to 2.8 Ghz... I currently have mine @ 3.4 Ghz, on stock cooling. Anyway, I recommend the Conroe CPU

Motoxrdude · 08-22-2006, 02:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rambo

Clock speed doesn't necessarily mean it's faster... The E6300 is a great overclocking chip, and will easily be able to overclock to 2.8 Ghz... I currently have mine @ 3.4 Ghz, on stock cooling. Anyway, I recommend the Conroe CPU

Agreed.

Akareza · 08-22-2006, 02:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rambo

Clock speed doesn't necessarily mean it's faster... The E6300 is a great overclocking chip, and will easily be able to overclock to 2.8 Ghz... I currently have mine @ 3.4 Ghz, on stock cooling. Anyway, I recommend the Conroe CPU

OMG you over cloacked it almost twise its speed??

did u have to play with voltages and other little tricks to make it stable at stock cooling??

PC eye · 08-22-2006, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rambo

Clock speed doesn't necessarily mean it's faster... The E6300 is a great overclocking chip, and will easily be able to overclock to 2.8 Ghz... I currently have mine @ 3.4 Ghz, on stock cooling. Anyway, I recommend the Conroe CPU

Why do you think AMD held the record of outperforming faster Intel models for several years?! Do you see any 3+ ghz AMD cpus around? But AM2 as well as the newer plans for the new Opteron line look good here still.

34erd · 08-22-2006, 03:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PC eye

Why do you think AMD held the record of outperforming faster Intel models for several years?! Do you see any 3+ ghz AMD cpus around? But AM2 as well as the newer plans for the new Opteron line look good here still.

He knows that... he was just saying that since you said you should go with a 2.4 Ghz E6600 to match the 4600+'s clock speed. Core 2 Duo's match if not beat A 64 clock-per-clock.

Quote:

Would either processor be much of an upgrade to my current one?

Yes, but you would have to upgrade your mobo, RAM, and probably video card... possibly even more.

palmmann · 08-22-2006, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 34erd

He knows that... he was just saying that since you said you should go with a 2.4 Ghz E6600 to match the 4600+'s clock speed. Core 2 Duo's match if not beat A 64 clock-per-clock

i'd say beat if not TOTALLY PWN

[-0MEGA-] · 08-22-2006, 03:49 AM

Deffinetly go with the Conroe.

08-22-2006, 02:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
twolves90 Gold Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California Age: 21 Posts: 379	Which CPU is really better and why? (confused about clock speeds...) Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 Conroe 1066MHz FSB 2M shared L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor OR AMD Athlon 64 X2 4600+ Windsor 2000MHz HT 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM2 Dual Core Processor I was planning to build and AMD rig with the processor above until I learned of Conroe, and now im interested. The 6600 Conroe looks more to my taste, but if the 6300 or 6400 would kill the AMD processor above anyway, I may just grab one of those for a cheaper price. IN ADDITION, Here is what I currently use (according to my comp's online spec sheet): Pentium 4 / 2.60 GHz with HyperThreading Technology 800 MHz front side bus mPGA478 http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...name=c00024879 Would either processor be much of an upgrade to my current one? Thank you Last edited by twolves90; 08-22-2006 at 02:16 AM.

08-22-2006, 03:49 AM	#10 (permalink)
[-0MEGA-] Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Concord, NH Age: 20 Posts: 27,082	Deffinetly go with the Conroe. __________________ Desktop // Laptop Core 2 Quad Q9550 @ 4.0GHz // Core 2 Duo P8400 2.26GHz Asus Rampage Formula X48 // Intel PM45 ATI 4870X2 2GB GDDR5 // 512MB GDDR3 9800M GTS 4GB (2x 2GB) DDR2 940 // 4GB DDR3 800 750GB SATAII w/32MB // 200GB SATAII 7200RPM Creative SB X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty SilverStone 750W +12V@60A 3DMark06: 21391 // 9179

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

08-22-2006, 02:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
insaneazian Silver Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 138	I would definitely go for the Conroe, they are the superior product in performance and overclock very well.

08-22-2006, 02:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 19,730	The dual core Intel model runs at 1.86ghz while the 4600+ X2 runs at 2.4ghz. Since the AMD model is also a dual core model you would be looking at a faster cpu there. The E6600 Core 2 runs at 2.4ghz http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115003