AMD or Intel?

[jack.m]

Ok atm i have an intel and i am going to build a new rig when i get the money. a lot of people tell me that AMD are better than Intel is this true? i will sped about £100 on my new processor. any comments will help thanks

 

[Nick1881]

I think that AMD offer very good performance for the money.

In some benchmarks I saw it was close to the Intel Core 2 Quads but with a lower price tag.

 

[jms198]

What do you have currently and what do you plan on using your new system for? AMD provide better price/performance at the budget end until the i5 and then its intel all the way.

 

[jack.m]

atm i dont know my spec as i am at college but i am looking to spend about £350 - 400 on a new rig. I want to use it for gaming and college work.

 

[alex24]

With that budget AMD will give you better performance.

 

[jack.m]

ok thanks

 

[alex24]

Need a machine speccing up? Building yourself or want pre-built? Have any components already?

 

[jms198]

Need a machine speccing up? Building yourself or want pre-built? Have any components already?

Definately salvage everything you can!

 

[jack.m]

i already have a custom build pc but my parents have now split up and im going to put my current pc at my dads, so i doubt i will be taking any thing out of it.

 

[BIGBC]

Intel make the better CPUs atm, but AMD offer better budget chips. For your needs an AMD will be great.

 

[DavyBoy]

It all really depends on how much you are looking to spend.

If you are on a budget then I'd say go with AMD, and if money isn't a problem, then go down the Intel route.

::edit::

if you are only looking to spend up to £100 on the CPU, then I'd say you should definitely go with AMD.