AMD vs Intel - Simple Question ...

[Tiger33]

What is it that makes these new Intels better than the AMDs?

is it just because of the overclocking??

or is there more to it ?


i would really like to know as im building a new system soon (all of my systems have been AMD - the latest being a AMD2 6400+ )


i dont plan to overclock so whats the advantage of going Intel?

 

[Tiger33]

its just overclocking, but why dont you want to overclock?

because i've never really tried i guess

just always thought that if i overclocked i would need a different cooler - maybe water cooling etc and all these other tools

also risking the chip

 

[Tiger33]

Nice to see some well thought out and argued posts on this subject rather than the usual 'u must be some kind of n00b to even think about AMD' that are usually posted on these boards.

I personally prefer AMD purely for reasons that may be alien to others.

1. I've allways used them and been very happy

2. They don't keep changing socket types as often as Intel so upgrading an older rig is easier/cheaper.

3. If no-one buys AMD then Intel will have a monopoly and every thread will be about the increasing costs of new systems.

pretty much my points mate

always used AMD never a problem

its just that when i see people comparing amd and intel the one thing that does stand out is overclocking?

so i just wondered .. what about those of us who dont want to overclock and just want to plug and play


i encode a lot myself and i find the amd 6400 does a good job - i have no complains with it and it cheaper than the intel.


i did check the information on quad cores and does look as though the phenom really is a poor chip but given that i could get one of these into my current am2 mobo (i.e i dont need to change other components) it works out a great deal - although from benchmarks it doesnt actually seem that much quicker than a amd 6400 unless someone can correct me ?


also isnt the amd quad cores the only true quad core chips? (not sure if that really means anything but its someting i heard)


so given i dont want to overclock and just want a nice quick system that gets the job done


also given that the amd quad cores cost about £120 or so

is it worth getting amd still? or are people still following the intel bandwagon?

 

[Tiger33]

yeah thanks guys - not really wanting to change the motherboard really


im glad we are able ot have this discussion without fanboys getting involved.

its great to have a fair comparision between the two chips

but as i said before i am right in thinking that the phenom is the only true quad core chip? (not that it makes a difference but im curious if this is true)

 

[Tiger33]

that's what someone i read over on another forum did to his B3 Phenom to try and avoid the TLB bug

what is this bug?

to the OP, you've got a AMD motherboard so i would say check to see if it supports phenoems with a update bios, if it does then go for it.

yes my board does support phenom

but is there really that much of an advantage if i personally already have a amd 6400+ ?


I know originally was thinking of building a new system but now im actually also interested ina quick upgrade to my current platform if it is in fact worth it?


depends on what happens with the new phenom chips i may in fact build my next system around intel