Intel or AMD

[random0ne]

Which is better for a good general use computer with some gaming.

[cubeo]

Intel ATM. As for AMD's Phenom, they're preparing their new revision in march or april I think so we should just wait and see they will gain any preformance boost with this new stepping

[White Widow]

Intel and AMD are both good since a few weeks i have the Intel Q6600

[1deadpixel]

as of right now it seems to me that intel is kicking amd's ass. the last computer i built (about 2 years ago) i put in an amd 64-bit dual-core because they were the first ones with 64-bit and they had dual-core available at the time whereas intel only had hyper-threading but today...WHOLE different story. intel has a big line-up of dual-core processors, they have quad-core processors and they run 45nm processor architecture.

short answer: intel.

[kurzyk]

i suppose it's intel...sadly...i prefer amd:) but nowadays they offer pretty cheap processors with great oc capability so the best choice is to have intel:)

[redLabel]

It depends on the moment and the $$$, fanboys off, now for games penryn is the top.

Repeat, now intel, tomorrow it can be again amd like at the time of athlon 64.

[hellboy]

Intel... I use AMD, but... till today, Intel is better than AMD.
Cheer up! AMD!

[kaiseris]

Used to be AMD fan, but now have a desktop with C2D E6750. AMD has to trie so much harder to catch up...

[FrankLucasFan]

About the same in my opinion

[JB81]

I've had an used an AMD 4000+ for a while now (couple years), and it stills seems to do pretty good with whatever I need it for (runs America's Army, NWN, Oblivion, F.E.A.R. all ok)

[Radz]

Intel is OK for me..

[pootie651]

I use AMD, the old Athlon 64's were good... But Intel fixed some ****, and now their Core2 Duo's kick AMD's ASS....

Never been able to get Athlon to overclock and be stable at anything over 3GHz... .


I've overclocked to the region of 3.8 GHz with the stock heatsink on the Core2's...

Power usage also...

Athlon64 FX-62 power system consumes upwards of 235W, whereas a Core 2 Duo E6750 system consumes 163W of power... Save on electric for sure...

Also Intel has recently added the support for duo video cards, whereas AMD was the only one that offered that until the P965...

Anyway, keep in mind what you're building... A budget system, you're better off with a Athlon then an Intel, but if you're gonna be building something kick-ass, and have the $ to spend go with the new core 2's...

[sunofgun]

Im using Intel. Never tried AMD .....

Does it have a much difference ?

[m00n st0ne]

i use intel and working goood 4 me

[stayirie]

Intel's dual core and 45nm architecture is just blowing everything out of the water right now... unless you are running 64-bit apps, but the majority of users don't need this capability... the new stuff coming down the pipe right now from Intel looks promising...

[random0ne]

seems like intel has the advantage

[chobits16]

well AMD is the **** and will soon be on top again but sadly for now Intel does take the cake...

[kev3458]

i like intel since it never failed me :)

[hctib81]

Intel's cheaper and better performance atm. I'd go with intel though I'm using AMD now. ;p

[thegoodbadguy]

cyrix ;)

[eram]

i think intel is much beter then amd but i use amd

[DasFox]

Intel is the King at the moment... :)

[KRoCk85]

Intel is the King at the moment... :)

yep.
at least for now intel is king of oc'ing
http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/5193/30650353xm5.jpg

[toxxic]

intel, though i also am using AMD now

[alpha815]

I think... Intel is better than AMD. :)

[tsafrir]

i have had both....and i think that at least for now.....Intel......

[C0ncrete]

AMD does not even touch Intel atm.

Poor AMD :(

[Lyoko is Cool]

AMD. My older computer has an Intel PIII (I need to get a better computer)

[Csesza]

I've had 3 amd processor in 5 years. There was no problem with them

[lukes]

had a AMD x2 4400....vs the pentium D AMD was king.....

but with the Core2duo intel are much better...so i got a intel

[blackicee]

i have intel q6600 2,4 but now 3,2;)

[White Widow]

the q6600 is great

[KRoCk85]

had a AMD x2 4400....vs the pentium D AMD was king.....

but with the Core2duo intel are much better...so i got a intel

me too

[bubucea]

Intel... I use AMD, but Intel is better than AMD now !:)

[TomaB]

Last two year Intel ...

* 16

[ihatedavidhuang]

intel has better support for gaming and is more reliable while amd is generally cheaper and for lower end pcs

[Sp4rX]

when price budget is tight amd wins,amd is also good in overall memory bandwith hungry apps,
for ocing intel is way ahead atleast with there 45nm tech ;)

[optimus78]

amd

[kanc3r]

VIA. Just kidding. Intel until...AMD puts something better out

[zozo]

Right now Intel.

[tantoun]

intel

[niko456]

Intel!!!

[shamardy]

Intel

[bentomans]

I never have used AMD .

I alway use Intel because it's very good .

[Tricky]

Intel

[Brent1700]

def intel!

[Invernoso]

intel always

[Al3xInn0]

Intel

[AjSi]

Amd

[Epik]

intel by far

[meba1905]

İntel...

[msk.tacibana]

intel

[qwertys]

AMD now in the market is the lider..

[Cal]

depends what i plan on doing with my computer ...ok intel it is

[RAK]

Intel. AMD rip.

[formos]

always amd

[k3kkuli]

i would say intel... gives more profit when oc

[~MaNiA~]

i would go for AMD

[Romeyo]

AMD :) If you use it once, you'll be addicted.

[JBolinha]

i'll go with Intel :)

[NewBoy]

Intel for sure...Much faster in Programing zone,more stablle than Amd,and for sure much much better overclocker:mrgreen:

[Invernoso]

man..intel is better...

[gladiatorgeo]

intel

[fishbulb06]

Intel

[borosk8]

Im using intel for few years without any errors

[Dreamlite]

intel is bettter and faster i think

[Relik]

I've always enjoyed Intel... Always worked well for me.

[kylexy]

i use a dualcore-amd.. i didnt have sort of problems with them.
for me, it's enough.

[Sasha]

For me is INTEL :)

[german103]

Intel hold the performance crown..
AMD will do for basic non-OC users

[tenma]

I have some friends working at AMD and they are concerned about the company surviving in the future.

[papageorgio]

Intel for reliability and AMD for gaming. I have both intell dual core laptop and a old AMD athlon XP DT

[NewBoy]

Intel for reliability and AMD for gaming. I have both intell dual core laptop and a old AMD athlon XP DT
LOL:D,i cant laugh when i heard this:Intel for programs and AMD for games....tell me some examples where AMD are betters in games than Intel???

[papageorgio]

hehe i think i may be wrong..but this my experience. I installed NFS carbon on AMD first and it was running great with all the grapic options, but with the intel i had cut down on some graphic for it play without lag.

[culbert]

I've always been an AMD guy because of better prices but these last two years or so I've been switching over. Now I don't even consider AMD when looking for new computers.

[quicksilver13091]

If you are a hardcore gamer and dont really care about the price too much, then intel is definately the way to go - get yourself a good quad core. AMD is more efficient with their older processors (athlon, sempron, athlon fx, x2, opteron, etc). If you are not going to get a quad core pc, then get an AMD cpu, but if you are going to get a quad core, then get yourself an Intel because they have scored higher overall in gaming :)

[Dailow]

Intel is the current performance leader, and they're also lowering the price enough that AMD can't really be too competitive as it is. It'll only become worse in the Fall when Intel starts releasing CPUs based on their new architecture. I don't think AMD has anything down their pipeline until the new year that would try and counter these new products from Intel.

[NewBoy]

hehe i think i may be wrong..but this my experience. I installed NFS carbon on AMD first and it was running great with all the grapic options, but with the intel i had cut down on some graphic for it play without lag.Mate its just looking to you...I try almost all AMD and Intel CPU and trust me,they same;),with diference that Intel is much stabile and better for some programs like Auto Cad

[argantinatracker]

of courese intel

[sandman]

i think AMD is value for money but when it comes to performance its intel

[ctitan7]

AMD is always a better product anytime. Intel has made lot of money cheating people. Intel is for people who does not know about performance. It is purly for Illiterates.

[Trigger]

AMD is always a better product anytime. Intel has made lot of money cheating people. Intel is for people who does not know about performance. It is purly for Illiterates.


AMD was rocking and smoking 3 years ago and Intel was lagging behind. Today, it is the other way around. Tomorrow???

[Rocko]

I got AMD now, but I probably get INTEL soon...

[jonatasmz]

INTEL xD
sure

[GomeZ]

Intel might have that 5% performance lead right now, but they have always had the 20% price lead :)

Opterons for life :D

[RichPeasant]

INTEL FTW...AMD is dog****

[asdfroflmao]

Intels have more power. All the time, Intel has been ahead of AMD.

[808ninja]

e8400 INTELLLLLL

[808ninja]

intel owns amd. go with a wolfdale

[forthat]

Amd

[pino]

intel for sure!

[ghostrider13]

I currently have an AMD processor, but when I build my next computer I'm going to get an Intel Q6600. This CPU seems to be pretty good and the cost is pretty reasonable. I think I should be able to build a decent PC from scratch for about $1500 or so.

ghost

[seatownclown]

I currently have an AMD processor, but when I build my next computer I'm going to get an Intel Q6600. This CPU seems to be pretty good and the cost is pretty reasonable. I think I should be able to build a decent PC from scratch for about $1500 or so.

ghost

yeah the q6600 is probably the best value for your money right now

[nothclif]

I've been a amd user for a long time, but I'll probably be switching to intel with the next computer I build. AMD seems to have fallen behind in the past couple of years.

[PirateChest]

I've got a Intel Q6600 Quad core I like Intel I've always had Intel's but i also think AMD have excellent CPUS

[macrohack]

amd i swear by it i live to support amd i had one pentium and it was junk

[Algernon]

in my apinion intel. :P

[doncobra]

intel right now.

[aleksang]

Amd

[TheloniousMonkey]

Jeez,
I have an AMD system which I like because it had always seemed that it handles video better. Especially if you avoind Nvidia products.
But after all this, I guess I'll consider going Intel when it comes time to upgrade to an X4 processor.

[freak35]

I use AMD now, my old system was Intel. I prefer amd because it's cheaper and there's no big difference between their performances

[davidav]

I perfer AMD for Desktop and Intel for Laptops

[r00tz]

Intel. AMD is very behind now.

[shotdown]

I use AMD now because it's cheaper

[smole]

intel quadcore

[jonah_ro]

intel i guess

[InZeL]

Intel has the CPU`s mostly dedicated for hardcore gaming , The AMD prossesors are more for work.


I have used both AMD and Intel , and think that INtel has the greatest prosessor(s)


Therse also a reason, why gaming companies always anounce "Works best on Core 2 duo Extreme", And not "For best performance, use AMD Athlon 4400++" :)

[EnzO']

I agree with Inzel Intel processors are the best for players, but if you need computer only for work and graphic better is AMD :)

[ZoKK]

AMD cheaper

intel beter performances

[fuzzylogic]

AMD, always used AMD, cheaper and their X2 series are the best bang for buck.

[netnv]

use intel now my second system was amd

[tikuna]

amd x2 atm cause its cheaper, but the C2D and C2Q are great processors.

[xtkxhom3r]

intel ftw dude

[piejustice]

intel for now :D

[_ReApEr]

I haven't looked into it for a few years since I built this computer, but back then it was basically AMD is for gaming, Intel is for things like Photoshop.

[MidTown]

Intel Quad Core for performance and AMD Quad Core for overlocking and price...

[xtkxhom3r]

I haven't looked into it for a few years since I built this computer, but back then it was basically AMD is for gaming, Intel is for things like Photoshop.

LMAO!!! well you need to look more into it because intel will blow ANYTHING amd has in ANY kind of bench photoshop,encoding,gaming, normal use you name it intel does it. amd is prettymuch dead right now.... lets hope it comes back up and kick intel's ass like it used to but with nehalem i dont think amd really stands a chance....

[xtkxhom3r]

Intel Quad Core for performance and AMD Quad Core for overlocking and price...

what?!?! amd quad for oc'ing?!? no way the q6600 is at a stock 2.4 ghz and it can be overclocked to 3.4-3.6 on air!!! id like to see a amd quad do that and even at 2.4 it will still kick amd's ass but!

if your going for budget amd is the way to go but there isnt a good price per performance ratio with amd...

[german103]

Its hard to say right now, when AMD's stock is 4.65$ VS. Intel's 22$.
AMD in difficult financial position, its a fact that Intel is leading right now.

[sankalp]

intel always

[PokerMD]

Intel

[konfig]

I use amd for 5 years now and i'm happy with it (no problems, cheaper than intel). it' enough for me (office applications and older games). i don't play new games actually. i don't know what i'll have next and when.

[darkseed]

I heard that AMD is more suited to gaming than Intel which is more of a general purpose CPU.

Intel is probably a more better rounded CPU in my opinion.

[aka]

intel.
always intel.

[phaetor]

Intel is the best for games atm but amd can do his comeback

[JayZilla]

I prefer AMD for workstations and intel for laptops.

[loggedin]

right now Intel is Rocking :D. I play games, do heavy server work on it. I am thrilled with Intel's new core processors performance

[optimus78]

my AMD Phenom 9750

[ZRYTYBERET]

Intel the best ;)

[tomlock]

Intel

[sambbacell]

Intel

[NiX4]

It allways depend who is better ! AMD was owning when was one core time , but now Intel are kicking ass with dual and quad cores !

[sectoRR]

intel >>> amd. i hope amd comes back

[debdas]

Its always been INTEL ... AMD comes second .. !!!

[NOLIMITS19M]

It is interesting to see how many people are giving up on AMD. I just received my new Phenom 9950 Black Edition Today. I fully expect to be having this Quad Core running at 3.0 GHZ plus within the week. I think far to often people overlook AMDs price / value advantage over Intel. I mean the Flagship chip cost me $230 and aside from its high wattage and slightly slower clock, it's comparable to Intels 45nm flagship in my opinion (by comparable I don't mean equal but reasonably close). Check Sharkys out and see the chart for yourself, they didn't even compare the 9950 and still the AMD is close to Intels top chip. If you have tons of money then the Intels are superior for the time being. And definately there are far more Socket 775 mobos and of course there is always the DDR3 memory and higher FSB on the intel systems. But all those components come at much higher premiums then AMD component. I mean I could build 2 or 3 top of the line AMD based systems for what it cost to build one Intel. But lets face it, AMD will be back in this game. Even Intel was behind at one point. One of the two will always be winning. AMD will be dropping there 45nm chips soon and then we will see where things go. Long live AMD, the computer enthusiast chip of choice and the original OC top pick.

[togomory]

Intel

[gjwwe]

I am an AMD man myself....but i think i only got it becuase it was on sale ROFL! My other computers have INTEL and i am almost positive INTEL is better bang for buck...so I am choosing INTEL for next rig, quad core that is :)

[Invalid]

Intel all the way now. Those core quads are monsters

[Xpress]

Intel, because its faster....

[zxspectrum]

intel is poor ;)
AMD > all

[Pube]

Before the best was amd but right now i prefer INTEL !
;P

[nobody]

intel. amd is the cheaper one but intel is more powerful

[Xiel]

Intel, always have, always will.

[Maestro]

Intel is the best in my opinion

[memasmota]

intel all the way, the 45n processor makes a big diff in heat and other areas!

[iguanzzz]

inter c2d of course.

[bluejazz]

I use AMD

[ripjak]

Intel and AMD are both good since a few weeks i have the Intel Q6600
me too, G0 or B3?

[toufu]

Intel, defintitely...

[GBytz]

hey intel all the way Intel rocks , AMD ? what is that?

[timan]

intel best for my hackitosh
so it is intel

[scratch]

Intel. Never used an AMD. Never been tempted to either.

[Vincero]

It depends on the moment.

[jandarma]

i think intel

[uploaddude]

quad core all day long

[Midnight]

intel, the rumor is they work with microsoft, gives me the idea I might get more performance or compatibility.

[danish007]

AMD is better

[thamotormouth]

I'm not picky, whatever works best and costs less!

[Tomson]

I've been with AMD long years, till now, 'couse at this moment Intel has just faster and chipper proccesors. So until AMD does something better, its Intel for me too ...

[Jarkkoo]

Intel for gaming.

[kasiapawelek]

At the moment Intel

[sankalp]

Intel

[fire86]

Intel

[Cal]

Intel for now

[butters]

amd d best

[Scene_team]

amd! is the best if you take a look at the price/quality

[vintage2]

pre 2004 INTEL / 2004-2006 AMD / 2006-present INTEL (Not to say your AMD from 2004-2006 isn't still good)

[mrflibble]

AMD seems pretty good to me, my first one seems a lot better thatn any intel

[phantomofinternet]

they are both good in my opinion

[jibma]

Intel is the best

[kev3458]

AMD seems ok to me. Intel doesn't seem to make that much of a difference.

[fabiojo]

AMD because the €€€€

[andey]

i have a Q6600 since around last year

[fant0mas]

Intel is OK for me..

[renegatul]

ITEL i have intel cuare 2 duo E6550 is veryy good. .

[insightwave]

Intel is very good becouse amd quickly temp. up

[regression]

Intel for sure. It trumps AMD both in terms of power consumption and overall speed :) Imho AMD has lost the multi-core processor battle.

[kiko123]

I think Intel is better than AMD.

[catch22]

i got intel and amd,both are good enough

[p3psi1991]

i think intel is much beter then amd but i use amd

[Jonhyota]

Intel is better, but too expensive, i have only AMD, and its good too.

[boris_pg]

Intel rules

[Eon]

Intel, they just can't be beat right now.

[Vandal]

Intel rocks

[AlexeyG]

amd more cheeper that intel = better

[GeOrGe-89]

I did not test AMD, but Intel is very good..

My vote by Intel xD

[rph]

I have both AMD and Intell Systems and i hardly notice the diffrence apart from that intell systems allow you to install some software that AMD processor won't let you install.

[Iserlohn]

Intel !

[gwelsh1]

Intel celeron its the best!

[ASPIRE]

intel core duo the best!!!!!

[Absurd]

Intel Pentium.
no doubt!

[utmarch]

Intel core duo

[Elites of T.I.]

Intel seem to have the upper hand atm.

[blinkblink]

Fot desktop PC's i reccomend AMD but lets wait for a Intel new baby -> i7 CPU. Probably situation will change caouse it's a little revolution. For portable computers laptops/notebooks I recommend Intel and only Intel. AMD mobile processors are not so good, the'y using more power and making trouble to hardware. Centrino or Santa Rosa is good choice.

[Lighter]

used to be AMD
now....intel is making a comeback

[Cenariusx]

Intel of course

[admiral.old]

Amd

[gwelsh1]

I am still with intel, but is planing on setting up an amd plus asus computer soon!

[possible]

Intel 100%

[one1]

Intel is always best. I have used two them But i think Intel is far better than AMD

[vendetta]

The new core i7 will pwn all hands down lol

[lara]

intel is good

[Erooer]

i prefer intel ... amd is like ati in graphics

[spiders96]

I like the new Intel chips, but I am currently using a computer that I built with an AMD chip a couple of years ago. It has performed very well and has proven to be very stable. No complaints with either.

[Tide]

Intel usually has better cache speeds and is a higher price in general, but for the price and quality I would go for AMD. I had an AMD processor for the longest time, they are really great and man can they last.

[Mitch]

Intel is the best for gaming by far.

[delysid]

I prefer Intel..but I don't have much experience with AMD so I can't really tell
I think it mostly comes down to ones own preferences :) (telling from what my friends buy)

[Fake]

intel

[Memento]

INTEL for sure.

[KillerBoy]

Intel is my best choice,but I do like AMD for it's super fast reliability along with it's monster core files that can perfectly handle different threads at a time!

[kretenmiki]

I use Intel,and never tried any other :)

[Anarchy]

I have AMD and it is good !

[Spyder]

AMD is fine for me.

[flux]

i'm buying the new i7 920 when i build my new rig.

[tomhalo]

intel

[Jayson]

Intel. Not that it's superior in any way, it's just that I'm familiar with it and I don't feel like spending money I don't have on experimenting with AMD.

[nGage]

I have both Intel and AMD ... But I like INTEL :D

[george_sanderson]

Intel unless building an HTPC, would go AMD for 780G chipset

[Bod68]

Always gone for AMD and always been happy. Not into giving Intel more money and monopolising the chip!

[yuky2k7]

Intel fits very well
It runs perfectly when I play CS and some ps2 games with an emulator

[zakyshan]

intel ofcourse is the best

[fireedo]

still intel for now....but I think it will change a bit (maybe) next year...just wait n see what will Phenom II can do :)

[hackor]

intel

[King`Z]

Intel !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[FALC0NR15]

The one and only Intel. I hope AMD brings out something great because Intel are charging ridiculous prices on some of their products.

[shanal]

No doubt Intel.

[bigmatt]

I am gonna say medium to high end range pricing I would go with intel, but for people on a super low budget AMD is great. Good thing for me I go midrange so intel wins there.

[zablik]

ONLY Intel for me too...

[Lampard19]

Intel!! (Quad)

[raptor]

Only INTEL

[PwnEm]

Having AMD cut their prices

I would say an E2200 wins AMD Athlon 6000. But at the same time AMD Athlon Phenom Quad 9550 is a best bet than E7300 at its equal price tags.

No matter what, intel wins for reliability and sustainability in market. Likewise AMD tries to competes without giving up has to be appreciated, good to have competition for better pricing.

[.Eliran.]

Intel

[Arsener]

I would say Intel has better high end cpus than AMD ( The core i7 , Core 2 Quad ) , but Intel CPUs are more expensive than AMD for the same class . So AMD offers better value for money .
BTW , AMD on a third party chipsets can be a nightmare (not always ). Intel have their own chipsets . So does AMD lately with their ATI chipsets .

[finemaster]

In this time, Intel better than AMD.

[FireintheHouse]

Yeah these days Intel rule over AMD

[yahav876]

Intel !

[Fands]

Intel :D but must admit i never used an amd :P

[Red Hook]

Intel, clock for clock there faster. We'll see how the Phenom 2 stacks up.

[atom666]

Intel for the win!

[Cogliostro]

AMD will exceed in the future.

[Diablo92]

Intel is number 1

[Gedwin]

I like Intel .

[bamakolove]

it varies with time.

[eklipse91]

Get an Intel Core 2 Duo for porcessor but an ATI graphics card. I have read in multiple places that Intel processors while they are more expensive are also much better, but there have been problems regarding heat management with the nVidia graphics cards so ATI is better for that

[arnygn]

intel is always the best

[tonymontana]

Intel is the best

[DiME]

Intel. Always trusted it back to my oldest PC (133MHz). :)

[RobGordon]

I'm an AMD user. They have a great bang for the buck!

[plapand]

At the moment, Intel have better CPUs, but it varies with time, AMD had some good ones too, and their CPUs are usually cheaper

[kielu30]

Only Intel