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Kool Pajamas · Dec 05, 2005, 11:56 PM // 23:56

What would be an AMD equivalent of this:
Intel� Pentium� 4 640 Desktop Processor w/ HT Technology 3.0GHz 800MHz FSB 2MB

???

And which of these would you recommend for the best cost/performance?

AMD Athlon™ 64 FX-57 with HyperTransport Technology
AMD Athlon™ 64 FX-55 with HyperTransport Technology
AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 4800+ with HyperTransport and Dual Core Technology
AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 4600+ with HyperTransport and Dual Core Technology
AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 4400+ with HyperTransport and Dual Core Technology
AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 4200+ with HyperTransport and Dual Core Technology
AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 3800+ with HyperTransport and Dual Core Technology
AMD Athlon™ 64 4000+ with HyperTransport Technology
AMD Athlon™ 64 3800+ with HyperTransport Technology
AMD Athlon™ 64 3500+ with HyperTransport Technology
AMD Athlon™ 64 3200+ with HyperTransport Technology -

Intel® Pentium® 4 670 Desktop Processor w/ HT Technology 3.8GHz 800MHz FSB 2MB
Intel® Pentium® 4 660 Desktop Processor w/ HT Technology 3.6GHz 800MHz FSB 2MB
Intel® Pentium® 4 650 Desktop Processor w/ HT Technology 3.4GHz 800MHz FSB 2MB
Intel® Pentium® 4 640 Desktop Processor w/ HT Technology 3.2GHz 800MHz FSB 2MB
Intel® Pentium® 4 630 Desktop Processor w/ HT Technology 3.0GHz 800MHz FSB 2MB

Narada · Dec 06, 2005, 12:05 AM // 00:05

I don't know about a cost/performance ratio, but I'll tell you from experience that every AMD processor I've seen easily outperformed its Intel equivilant. I'd recommend going with one of the Athlon64 X2's if money isn't an issue.

*waits for pro-Intel flames*

dargon · Dec 06, 2005, 12:12 AM // 00:12

I'm an AMD guy myself, but in all honesty, you won't really notice a difference between any of the similar processors outside of price unless you run a crapload of benchmarks or run them side by side. People here will tell you what they like, what they like isn't necessarily what is best for you. Think about what you plan to do with it and then do some research on which processor best suits your need and what you're willing to pay for it.

Kool Pajamas · Dec 06, 2005, 12:14 AM // 00:14

I was thinking of getting this one:

AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 3800+ with HyperTransport and Dual Core Technology

Is that plenty good? These numbers confuse me. Why cant they just do GHz like Intel does...

And I need answer to first question. My current computer has, Intel® Pentium® 4 630 Desktop Processor w/ HT Technology 3.0GHz 800MHz FSB 2MB, and I'd like to go a little faster but with AMD instead. Or at least consider it, I havent decided officially yet.

This is for gaming.

Bubba Lips · Dec 06, 2005, 12:21 AM // 00:21

AMD>Intel @ gaming
AMD<Intel @ encoding

ShadowStorm · Dec 06, 2005, 12:23 AM // 00:23

It's been my experience, if you want to run games of any kind on your computer, you're better off using an AMD processor. If your computer is going to be for anything else, use an Intel processor.

Edit: Dang it. Bubba Lips basically said the same thing.

Bubba Lips · Dec 06, 2005, 12:36 AM // 00:36

l o l

Kool Pajamas · Dec 06, 2005, 12:39 AM // 00:39

I think I've found my answer. From what I read a:

AMD Athlon™ 64 3200+ with HyperTransport Technology -

is about the same as a

Intel® Pentium® 4 640 Desktop Processor w/ HT Technology 3.2GHz 800MHz FSB 2MB

or with the Athlon XP's anyway. I didnt find anything about the 64's

?????

Detis Zan · Dec 06, 2005, 12:46 AM // 00:46

Just because Intel is something for everything else. That wouldn't mean thatr AMD can't perform/do good at it all right?

Basically if you do some pretty low "other" stuff (e-mail, internet, etc) then between the two processors there's no real "difference" (like said before) if you put them through some real testing.

The processor you're thinking on getting is just as good (maybe better) than the intel's level.

I'm buying a Athlon 64 3200+ 1 GHz (But they're two different processors so it's actually like an intel 3GHz I believe)

Your 3800 would actually be... like the 3.4 GHz Intel.

Blah you posted faster lol
-If I'm way off please tell me so I'm not an expert, going by what others say/logic-

derrtyboy69 · Dec 06, 2005, 12:47 AM // 00:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bubba Lips

AMD>Intel @ gaming
AMD<Intel @ encoding

bam thats about how it goes

Kool Pajamas · Dec 06, 2005, 12:53 AM // 00:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by derrtyboy69

bam thats about how it goes

But that doesnt really answer my question...

Detis Zan · Dec 06, 2005, 01:04 AM // 01:04

Are you just getting a new processor for your computer or planning to buy parts to make one?

Kool Pajamas · Dec 06, 2005, 01:09 AM // 01:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Detis Zan

Are you just getting a new processor for your computer or planning to buy parts to make one?

I'm getting a whole new computer (laptop)

and no, I dont want a desktop instead

Akilles · Dec 06, 2005, 01:10 AM // 01:10

dude, honestly, both are good, AMD is better for gaming if that is your main focus, but if you read the benchmarks out there, they both perform at almost equal levels, I mean within a few frames per second of each other when gaming, if you just want to say damn the man to big corporate america, then go AMD, but both are very very good CPUs. Unless your a tweaker who will overclock and watercool, i doubt you will care or notice the speed diffrences.

Kool Pajamas · Dec 06, 2005, 01:13 AM // 01:13

ok then. But what about DDR2 memory? I've heard its better and will be the new standard, but AMD doesnt support it, yet. If they are both about the same, would it be better to get Intel since it supports the DDR2?

Loviatar · Dec 06, 2005, 01:14 AM // 01:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Detis Zan

Are you just getting a new processor for your computer or planning to buy parts to make one?

that is a key question as AMD does not fit an intel socket.

so you will need a motherboard as well as a matching processor.

newegg.com has good choice excellent prices/service

also make sure the ram will swap over as well

Detis Zan · Dec 06, 2005, 01:16 AM // 01:16

First off. Are you going to be gaming or not? Akilles basically said it. Plus just because it going to be the new standard you don't HAVE to get it.

Kool Pajamas · Dec 06, 2005, 01:21 AM // 01:21

Yes, this will be mainly for gaming.

And no, no desktops. (People always ask me about this)

Detis Zan · Dec 06, 2005, 01:25 AM // 01:25

Okie Dokie.

So far that's out and good.

So Laptop (Mainly Gaming)

Well if you're a tech geek and into getting the BEST thing. Then go ahead and b*tchslap Intel and go AMD.

But in all reality My fiance's laptop she got from her grandfather (Who makes comps) can play pretty much any game on high graphics and runs smoothly and it's an intel.

You're building the laptop (or have someone else build it) or just looking for a already made good lappy?

Kool Pajamas · Dec 06, 2005, 01:30 AM // 01:30

I'm customizing it from Alienware (Yes its expensive, I dont care)