AMD vs intel

Okay. IMO I think intel's processors cost way too much and I think that AMD has similar performance. I mean really, an amd x6 1090t black edition costs approximately $270 and an i7 -980X extreme costs around $900. And your'e barely getting extra power. IMHO that is a comeplete rip.

AMD wins price/performance easily I believe.

I prefer AMD since I have always built my systems with them. :)

AMD. But for graphics nvidia is better.

Performance wise, Intel wins without a doubt. But they are also incredibly overpriced.

AMD for Price/Performance

Intel for raw power.

Intel seems to always have the most powerful processors, but they are usually around a thousand $ which is WAY too much.

Okay. IMO I think intel's processors cost way too much and I think that AMD has similar performance. I mean really, an amd x6 1090t black edition costs approximately $270 and an i7 -980X extreme costs around $900. And your'e barely getting extra power. IMHO that is a comeplete rip.

theuncharted34

Actually a comparable 4 core i7 at around the same price as the AMD X6 processors is actually more powerful.

From the benchmarkes a Core i7 920 at 2.66 ghz is very close in terms of power to the X6 1090t. Source. However the i7-980x blows them all out of the water.

I have a Core i7 930 at 3.8ghz in my current build and I wouldn't trade it for the world. I've always preferred Intel. Their parts usually are stronger and last longer than comparable AMD processors. However their stuff is a bit more expensive.

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Okay. IMO I think intel's processors cost way too much and I think that AMD has similar performance. I mean really, an amd x6 1090t black edition costs approximately $270 and an i7 -980X extreme costs around $900. And your'e barely getting extra power. IMHO that is a comeplete rip.

Wasdie

Actually a comparable 4 core i7 at around the same price as the AMD X6 processors is actually more powerful.

From the benchmarkes a Core i7 920 at 2.66 ghz is very close in terms of power to the X6 1090t. Source. However the i7-980x blows them all out of the water.

I have a Core i7 930 at 3.8ghz in my current build and I wouldn't trade it for the world. I've always preferred Intel. Their parts usually are stronger and last longer than comparable AMD processors. However their stuff is a bit more expensive.

Fair opinion. Do you have a custom heatsink/fan on that chip?

Intel usually makes the best chips, but their prices are insane compared to AMD.

Example:

An Intel i5 750($190) is around the same price as an AMD Phenom II X6 1055T ($185).

Intel usually makes the best chips, but their prices are insane compared to AMD.

Example:

An Intel i5 750($190) is around the same price as an AMD Phenom II X6 1055T ($185).

NVIDIATI

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but those aren't even equivelent cpu's though

wouldn't it be a 955/965 vs i5

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Intel usually makes the best chips, but their prices are insane compared to AMD.

Example:

An Intel i5 750($190) is around the same price as an AMD Phenom II X6 1055T ($185).

davidkamayor

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but those aren't even equivelent cpu's though

wouldn't it be a 955/965 vs i5

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Intel usually makes the best chips, but their prices are insane compared to AMD.

Example:

An Intel i5 750($190) is around the same price as an AMD Phenom II X6 1055T ($185).

NVIDIATI

OMG FIVE DOLLARS

but those aren't even equivelent cpu's though

wouldn't it be a 955/965 vs i5

Oh I thought you were comparing equivelent CPU

I'm wrong sorry

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[QUOTE="davidkamayor"]

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but those aren't even equivelent cpu's though

wouldn't it be a 955/965 vs i5

davidkamayor

Oh I thought you were comparing equivalent CPU

I'm wrong sorry

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[QUOTE="theuncharted34"]

Okay. IMO I think intel's processors cost way too much and I think that AMD has similar performance. I mean really, an amd x6 1090t black edition costs approximately $270 and an i7 -980X extreme costs around $900. And your'e barely getting extra power. IMHO that is a comeplete rip.

_Matt_

Actually a comparable 4 core i7 at around the same price as the AMD X6 processors is actually more powerful.

From the benchmarkes a Core i7 920 at 2.66 ghz is very close in terms of power to the X6 1090t. Source. However the i7-980x blows them all out of the water.

I have a Core i7 930 at 3.8ghz in my current build and I wouldn't trade it for the world. I've always preferred Intel. Their parts usually are stronger and last longer than comparable AMD processors. However their stuff is a bit more expensive.

Fair opinion. Do you have a custom heatsink/fan on that chip?

Of course. The thing does have some heat problems with the stock and I pushed the OC a bit.

Intel usually makes the best chips, but their prices are insane compared to AMD.

Example:

An Intel i5 750($190) is around the same price as an AMD Phenom II X6 1055T ($185).

NVIDIATI

Dang that is cheap.

However the benchmarks of the X6 series aren't fantastic like that of the i7 series, but you don't pay nearly as much.

AMD CPUs and nVIDIA GPUs

but it is HARD to find northbridge chipsets mobos that handle SLi meaning AMD CPUs w/ nVIDIA GPUs is really hard.

Performance per watt leadership = Intel.

Performance per $$$ = AMD.

Intel's upcoming CPUs will be limited in overclocking unless you purchases the premium K series. AMD's performance per cost is going to be even better.

AMD destroys in price vs performance. Intel wins in just ultimate power. Intel is also infamous for never dropping processor prices even after new cpus are out. Kinda weird to see Core 2 quads still sell way more then i5's or i7's.jedikevin2

wow that sucks:|

my X4 955 already dropped $15 because the X4 970 came out just this week I think.

I've only had my 955 for 3 weeks. it is kind of annoying to see your $15 feel wasted though, but I'm just one person after all:P

AMD destroys in price vs performance. Intel wins in just ultimate power. Intel is also infamous for never dropping processor prices even after new cpus are out. Kinda weird to see Core 2 quads still sell way more then i5's or i7's.jedikevin2

Definately agree with that. Maybe they do that so it's only worth upgrading to their new parts.

Would be nice to replace my old c2d to a c2q in my old computer on the cheap.

AMD has a quad core that runs a 3.4GHz, that sound faster than an Intel CPU to me.

AMD has a quad core that runs a 3.4GHz, that sound faster than an Intel CPU to me.

metroidprime55

eh. I don't understand all of that fully.

but I do know of the Mhz myth. that's not what it all comes down to. there's other factors. an Intel running at a slower clock rate than 3.4 Ghz can still outperform the AMD CPU you're talking of.

AMD CPUs and nVIDIA GPUs

but it is HARD to find northbridge chipsets mobos that handle SLi meaning AMD CPUs w/ nVIDIA GPUs is really hard.

samuraiguns

AMD has a quad core that runs a 3.4GHz, that sound faster than an Intel CPU to me.

metroidprime55

On Topic - Intel

Personally I've used AMD.

Intel outperforms AMD in every aspect at least for 4 cores and above. There six core fails to outperform Intels quads, and those are at stock. AMD processors not so geat, AMD GPU's (or should i say ATI) are really great, and the AMD 6000 series is looking really impressive.

However i will add AMD are good processors if your on a tight budget.

Is the LGA1366 your only ticket to 3 channel DDR?

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AMD CPUs and nVIDIA GPUs

but it is HARD to find northbridge chipsets mobos that handle SLi meaning AMD CPUs w/ nVIDIA GPUs is really hard.

EmperorSupreme

For graphics cards AMD are just better period. Intel CPU's are better but high priced, i have AMD build atm and its very cheap and you get very good performance with it. So i will be going with AMD CPU and well as AMD graphics cards in the future my pick AMD.

AMD allows me to stay within my budget :P

I've been buying them for years because you can always buy great (though not the best) processors for $50-$100. As far as I know AMD still is the only one with a quad core on the market for under $100 which is what I got, and well, my PC plays everything :P

Honestly, I don't have a real preference for either one although it has been AMD for my gaming PCs during this decade. I also have assembled other (non-gaming) PCs with Intel processors.

For pure processing power, I'd go with Intel. But with new tech becoming available such as Stream and CUDA which outperform the latest mainsteam processors, it makes more sense to get an intermediate CPU and save some moolah. Or use that moolah on a beefier GPU.

Intel is better for laptops, AMD is better for budget desktops. For everything else who really cares since they both make great cpus that are far faster and cheaper than what was available 6 years ago.

I never understood Intel or AMD fanboys, buy whatever meets your needs.

I've used Intel and AMD and I can tell you that neither cpu's have any noticeable advantages or disadvantages in games. drspudz

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Okay. IMO I think intel's processors cost way too much and I think that AMD has similar performance. I mean really, an amd x6 1090t black edition costs approximately $270 and an i7 -980X extreme costs around $900. And your'e barely getting extra power. IMHO that is a comeplete rip.

Wasdie

Actually a comparable 4 core i7 at around the same price as the AMD X6 processors is actually more powerful.

From the benchmarkes a Core i7 920 at 2.66 ghz is very close in terms of power to the X6 1090t. Source. However the i7-980x blows them all out of the water.

I have a Core i7 930 at 3.8ghz in my current build and I wouldn't trade it for the world. I've always preferred Intel. Their parts usually are stronger and last longer than comparable AMD processors. However their stuff is a bit more expensive.

Is the LGA1366 your only ticket to 3 channel DDR?

juno84

For Intel cpus's - yes it is.

Intel = Power

AMD = Price/Performance ratio

I normally go with power.

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Is the LGA1366 your only ticket to 3 channel DDR?

Jesus_on_fire

For Intel cpus's - yes it is.

This is incorrect

1156 socket uses DDR3 as well. 1366 is for tri-channel memory, which AMD doesn't even support yet.

intel wants to charge you to unlock stuff thats already on your cpu

intel wants to charge you to unlock stuff thats already on your cpu

dontshackzmii

CPU manufacturers already do that. They charge you more money for the same processor at a slightly higher clock speed that you could easily get it at.

the best cpu right now is the Intel quad core i7-875k

its a $300 dollar unlocked i7 quad core cpu that can easily be overclocked to 5ghz+ with water cooling and at that speed it destroys the six core amd by 75%+ in most benchmarks.

I prefer AMD for the price and performance. My first pc build used a phenom II X4 and it works great.