Intel i5 v AMD range

[golwg]

Will the Intel i5 750 beat all the AMD CPU's in performance / speed etc? Especially against an AMD Phenom II X3 Tri Core 720?

I know AMD are cheaper but what about the performance side of things? Is the i5 750 a faster CPU than say the Phenom II 720?

 

[golwg]

So what 'if' the AMD 720 unlocks to a quad. Would it be better than the i5?

 

[golwg]

So, overall, the i5, without looking at cost, is the better / faster CPU?

 

[golwg]

Thing is, not worth going the LGA775 route though is it?

I think that an i5 route looks the best, as long as your pockets match the price.

 

[golwg]

Thats what i will do now. Bite the bullet and get a i5 setup. Just got to choose the right ram now as i have read it is fussy?

 

[golwg]

Just check out some pre-built systems on the website for ram ideas.

Thanks.

 

[golwg]

Ok, i do game a little so which Intel setup would be best? I have used AMD but much prefer Intel these days. Would a Core2Duo be ok then? If so, spec me a mobo, ram and CPU.

 

[golwg]

Although I think I am one of the minority on this forum that have owned and overclocked both AM3 and i7 rigs.. I sold my i7 rig as my AM3 rig performed better with my dual 4870x2's

i7 are great CPU don't get me wrong.. but you will see NO difference if all you do is surf / game between an i7 and an i5 or an AM3 CPU or a 775 CPU.. so why on earth spend ££££ more?

The only reason you need to buy i7 is if you need it for rendering / video editing / etc.. where clearly its the better CPU..

What AM3 CPU etc do you have now.

I also believe that in real day use, nobody will be able to tell the difference between a 3 or 4 GHz cpu. Its in benchmarking that they really shine.

 

[golwg]

Anyone on here jumped ship from an AMD system to the new i5? If so, what do you think of the move?

 

[golwg]

Interesting to see that the E8600 is 2nd from top.