AMD or Intel? But...

[Timdog]

Ok i am thinking about upgrading to a dual core. im on amd 3700 atm.

i was just wondering, which are better at stock, AMD or intel?

reason is im going to be using an aspire x-q pack case and an m-atx board and there isnt enough room for a decent enough cooler for overclocking

not looking to spend much more than $100 so its really either

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-158-IN&groupid=701&catid=6&subcat=793

or

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-192-AM&groupid=701&catid=6&subcat=803

so which is better

 

[lee87]

At stock the X2 6000+ will be faster in most things.

http://www23.tomshardware.com/cpu_2007.html?modelx=33&model1=874&model2=921&chart=426

 

[Timdog]

At stock the X2 6000+ will be faster in most things.

http://www23.tomshardware.com/cpu_2007.html?modelx=33&model1=874&model2=921&chart=426

cool thanks for that!

looks like the 6000+ it is

 

[ACESHIGH]

cool thanks for that!

looks like the 6000+ it is

Yes, at stock its most often the AMD chips that are the better value parts, as in this case. The X2 6000+ is the right choice.

 

[Corasik]

Yes, at stock its most often the AMD chips that are the better value parts, as in this case. The X2 6000+ is the right choice.

Indeed, AMD chips are bargain basement powerhouses.... Primarily because AMD have dumped the prices repeatedly just to avoid ending up with warehouses full of them.

But for a chip chip, for an end user who cant be bothered with much overclocking they offer the best bang for the buck.

Clock for clock however, intel wins hands down, 20-25% faster on average than K8's.

 

[Timdog]

haha it just got put in this weeks offers too