P4 3Ghz or AMD3000+ ?

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Geoff

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Im wondering what would be better for gaming, some multi-tasking, and internet use. I was debating between an Intel P4 3.0 or 3.2Ghz, or an AMD 64 3000+.

Now i know that the Intel has a faster speed then the amd (1.8Ghz), but i've heard that the 3000+ is pretty much the same as a 3Ghz. But will the 64-bits and 1Ghz FSB make it faster and better then the P4 3Ghz w/ht?
 
For most tasks the AMD will be just as fast or faster, for something like video encoding the intel will be faster.
 
i would go amd cos its better at gaming, it is slower at most other things, but if your a gamer amd would be better, and probably cheaper too:D
 
I have an AMD 64 3000+ in my new rig and it is great for gaming. Also, since it is a 64 bit processor it can multi-task much better. Also like ionicle said it is much cheaper.
 
Nope, no coorelation what-so-ever. In fact a CPU being 64bit doesn't have anything to do with it delivering better performance.
 
Cromewell said:
Nope, no coorelation what-so-ever. In fact a CPU being 64bit doesn't have anything to do with it delivering better performance.
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Unless its running a 64bit only program, then its giving some proformance instead of none.
 
Sure you can, they both run 32 bit programs. Many people think an Athlon 64 is better than a 32bit P4 because it's 64bit.
 
Then how come people say AMD 64's are better for gaming even though all games now are only 32 bit, since you say it doesnt make a difference since no appolications run in 64 bit?
 
Cromewell said:
Sure you can, they both run 32 bit programs. Many people think an Athlon 64 is better than a 32bit P4 because it's 64bit.
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We were saying if itsa 64 bit program a 32bit CPU cant run it. I think.

skidude said:
Then how come people say AMD 64's are better for gaming even though all games now are only 32 bit, since you say it doesnt make a difference since no appolications run in 64 bit?
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Its not better for games BECAUSE its 64 bit, there are difffernet reasons for it,
Some apllications DO run 64bit...
 
skidude said:
Then how come people say AMD 64's are better for gaming even though all games now are only 32 bit, since you say it doesnt make a difference since no appolications run in 64 bit?
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i think because amd 64 has onboard memory controller...correct me if im wrong.+
 
if your playing farcry 64 bit vs farcry 32 bit, the amd would most likely run better.
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But that again has nothing to do with the address bus size. Amd would naturally win that fight anyway (on k8's)
We were saying if itsa 64 bit program a 32bit CPU cant run it. I think.
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of course not, no more than your old 16bit os would run a 32bit app

Then how come people say AMD 64's are better for gaming even though all games now are only 32 bit, since you say it doesnt make a difference since no appolications run in 64 bit?
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a. The people saying it are wrong
b. AMD's are better for gaming generally, when compared to similar class intels
c. 64 bit games/apps are on there way

You are right liuliuboy.
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Well he's right and wrong at the same time, see below :)

i think because amd 64 has onboard memory controller...correct me if im wrong.+
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True the AMD 64 has on-die memory controller but that is completely unrelated to the fact that it is 64 bit. It's just built into the architecture.
Also most of the sempron s754 are 32bit and they have on-die memory controller. (there are some newer models with 64bit).


The fact of the matter is that a cpu beng 32bit or 64bit has nothing to do with the performance of the cpu, and never will. Maybe in the future when we need to address more than 4gb of ram, even then its arguable where that performance increase come from (cpu or ram)
 
So, when do you think the 64 bit games will start coming out, I already know that the 64 bit windows is out.... also, will you need Windows XP X64 to get those 64 bit games to work?
 
will you need Windows XP X64 to get those 64 bit games to work?
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no the 32bit games will play on the 64bit cpu even if you using a 64bit proc.

Not sure of the date that 64bit games will be the standard. You can probably find wome already
 
No I'm talking about if you will have to have the 64 bit windows to play 64 bit games when they come out.
 
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