Pentium D Vs Amd Athlon Vs Intel Dual Core

webdev · 02-05-2007, 07:54 AM

Which is the better computer available from this ebayer:

1. Pentium D Dual Core 5.2ghz

2. Intel Dual Core D 5.2ghz

3. Amd Athlon 64 X2 4200

Can AMD's be compared to Intels via the Ghz?

Thanks,
Alex

**The_Other_One** · 02-05-2007, 10:49 AM

What the hell? There is no 5.2GHz Intel. This guy is totally ripping people off.

Kornowski · 02-05-2007, 10:51 AM

I know yeah, Thats stupid!

I wouldn't buy anything from him!

Also, GHZ isn't allways faster...

webdev · 02-05-2007, 10:53 AM

Yeh I found out about all that. They double it because it's dual core.

But despite the fact he has stretched the truth, are these computers still not worth it for the price. (I won the bidding on http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...1365&rd=1&rd=1)

Is that still not worth it?

Also is the intel D the same as the pentium D, i think he just used dif words.

And if you had to make a choice of those pc's (following on from question 1) which is best, not just manufacturer but actual power.

Alex

webdev · 02-05-2007, 11:06 AM

This is the Intel on Dabs for £58 http://www.dabs.com/productview.aspx...avigationKey=0

This is the AMD on Dabs for £106 http://www.dabs.com/productview.aspx...0&v=2#infoarea

I dont know whether that is the same AMD processor actually as:

AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200 AM2 2.2GHz (Dabs)
AMD ATHLON 64 X2 `DualCore` 4200+2MB SKT-939 (ebay)

The one on Dabs has an AM2 socket, could that be the price difference?

Alex

Kornowski · 02-05-2007, 11:12 AM

I think the guy on Ebay knows squatt about computers!

The Dual Core Athlons are AM2 Sockets...

If you are considering getting an Intel chip, I'd recomend the Core 2 Duos... They're great for gaming and multi tasking and they perform better than the AMD dual cores...

[-0MEGA-] · 02-05-2007, 11:35 AM

Besides the fact that they dont know how to determine the actual speed, the Core 2 Duo would be better then the Athlon 62 X2.

**ceewi1** · 02-05-2007, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kornowski

The Dual Core Athlons are AM2 Sockets...

There are Dual Core Socket 939 models as well...

Kornowski · 02-05-2007, 12:03 PM

Oh right, I didn't know that. Sorry

**The_Other_One** · 02-05-2007, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kornowski

Oh right, I didn't know that. Sorry

Seems he knows more than you're giving him credit for

But yeah, my X2 is s939

02-05-2007, 07:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
webdev New Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3	Pentium D Vs Amd Athlon Vs Intel Dual Core Which is the better computer available from this ebayer: 1. Pentium D Dual Core 5.2ghz 2. Intel Dual Core D 5.2ghz 3. Amd Athlon 64 X2 4200 Can AMD's be compared to Intels via the Ghz? Thanks, Alex

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02-05-2007, 11:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
Kornowski VIP - Graphics Guru Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool, UK Age: 18 Posts: 10,332	I think the guy on Ebay knows squatt about computers! The Dual Core Athlons are AM2 Sockets... If you are considering getting an Intel chip, I'd recomend the Core 2 Duos... They're great for gaming and multi tasking and they perform better than the AMD dual cores... __________________ Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 @ 2.8GHz Gigabyte GA-965P-S3 - Rev 3.3 4GB Crucial Ballistix @ 800MHz PNY 8800GTS G92 @ 800/2000/1000 Corsair HX520W Windows Vista Home Premium Seagate Barracuda 500GB 7200.11 SATA II WD 120GB SATA II Tuniq Tower LED OCZ XTC RAM Cooler Antec 900 (Modded) Winner of Photo Tournament: People, Jewelry & Dead Space Member of COD4 [CF] Clan: [CF] Kornowski

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02-05-2007, 10:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
webdev New Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3	Yeh I found out about all that. They double it because it's dual core. But despite the fact he has stretched the truth, are these computers still not worth it for the price. (I won the bidding on http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...1365&rd=1&rd=1) Is that still not worth it? Also is the intel D the same as the pentium D, i think he just used dif words. And if you had to make a choice of those pc's (following on from question 1) which is best, not just manufacturer but actual power. Alex

02-05-2007, 11:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
webdev New Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3	This is the Intel on Dabs for £58 http://www.dabs.com/productview.aspx...avigationKey=0 This is the AMD on Dabs for £106 http://www.dabs.com/productview.aspx...0&v=2#infoarea I dont know whether that is the same AMD processor actually as: AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200 AM2 2.2GHz (Dabs) AMD ATHLON 64 X2 `DualCore` 4200+2MB SKT-939 (ebay) The one on Dabs has an AM2 socket, could that be the price difference? Alex

02-05-2007, 12:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
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