Intel vs AMD, again

snoopy · Post by **snoopy** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 10:04 am

So, I know it's an age-old argument... but I'm not totally up-to-date with the latest on the comparison. What's the latest on the pros and cons of each?

CDN_Merlin · Post by **CDN_Merlin** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 10:46 am

AMD should work better with ATI video cards.
AMD doesn't have answer yet for Intels I series AFAIK.

I've always been partial to Intel. I believe they've always had the upper hand.

Thenior · Post by **Thenior** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 11:52 am

AMD = Budget
Intel = Performance

FireFox · Post by **FireFox** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 12:07 pm

The main question would be what you indent to do with the pc at the end of the day.

Normal Desktop/office AMD = Budget
Gaming = i5 and above no questions asked to my knowledge at this time.

Ever since the i series AMD have been playing catchup with intel with no true answer besides a decently priced midrange performer but nothing for the high end segment. I also believe its got something to do with the new memory controller in the i series, correct me if I'm wrong also a bit rusty on the new tech

Krom · Post by **Krom** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 12:41 pm

AMD is chronically behind Intel when it comes to manufacturing process, thus they can only compete on the low end / budget segment. Intel owns the performance market currently.

Sickone · Post by **Sickone** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 11:27 pm

I built a system for my wife a couple months ago.
What I was able to do for a couple hundred bucks
(MB, RAM & CPU)using an AMD part was impressive.

A month later I built my i7 @ near 4GHz... let's
just say I wet myself a little