AMD or INTEL which one should you buy?
405101
Surely...AMD for game based, n Intel for Other work
913048
I have been looking into this too.  After reading a lot of materials, I think the best choice of those two is probably the E6300.  This link below gives you some idea of relative performance between the processors.  I have heard Core 2 runs cooler and uses less power.\n\nhttp://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1697,2014651,00.asp\n\n GPUs are becoming as important, or more important, than CPUs.  If you do buy the new machine, I say go cheap on the graphis for now, and upgrade that when you go to Vista - high quality directX 10 cards will be cheaper in the spring.  Also,(if you don't already have a motherboard) I would recommend socket AM2, not 939, if you do go with AMD, because you might be able to use AMD's upcoming 4x4 motherboards.
879665
Amd all the way..............
1122939
You hit it right on the nose.....\n\ni have been building / repairs PCs for 12 years. In that time I have preferred AMD over INTEL unless a customer came to me with a specific need. I personally (4 PCs in house) use AMD for gaming, work and general apps. AMD is cheaper because you are not paying for the name. They have proven many times (I am not just being bias) that the chips outperform the Intel counterparts. They run cooler, and do not need as much power (except the new mobile core duo, they are nice). In my own personal opinion, take it how you want it, AMD's perform much better in a "Desktop" PC while Intel has a good lock on the laptop market.
817073
FYI, intel is a good processor but AMD is better processor. intel is still trying to catch up to amd because the amd processor runs faster and more reliable than intel. shop around on newegg.com to get some better ideas on how you want your computer.
198099
Pentium processors have had the best overall performance. However, the new AMD processors are faster than their Pentium counterparts in some tests. In general, you'll pay the most for an Intel processor, which means the AMD processors typically have a better price-performance ratio.\n\nSo conclusion go for AMD Athlon.
358245
Intel is first then Followed by AMD.
729487
AMD is a CPU brand alternative to Intel. \n\n1.6 GHz is nowadays kind of outdated  but he would be still be able to play most games provided that the graphics card that the system has (which you dont specify) is good.\n\nIf not, the graphics card can be upgraded.
1073775
The AMD Athlon is better for gaming..and the Intel Pentium is better for multi-tasking stuff..so its up to you..go by what you plan to do the most with your computer
865069
Always looks for Ati or nVidia graphics card NOT intel. Intel has basic gaming cards,while many game makers prefer Ati or nVidia over intel. Also look for any card that has 128MB Video RAM or more and make sure the Video RAM is NOT shared with the system RAM **you will get better perfromance if it has its own RAM and not sharing with the system**
86109
AMD for me. They keep the lowest prices for the productivity.
16901
Right now it's a no brainer, especially when comparing the dual-core offerings.  Intel has really botched this round.  On nearly every benchmark, AMD CPU's stand tall against the Intel chips.  Only the highly expensive Pentium Extreme series (over $1000) are able to beat the reasonably priced Athlon X2's and get beaten by AMD's highly expensive FX chips (also over $1000).\n\nNot only that, but the midrange dual core Athlons (like the 4400 X2) are extremely overclockable, meaning you can get even more bang for your buck without worrying about instability.
672533
Basically Intel and AMD are rival processors. They both are same in capability. AMD is new in market, so no one is aware about its capacity. But Intel is quite old one which has gained much publicity and trust in people. I heard AMD is more  powerful than Intel processors. \n\nIf you want to use computers for high end job like graphics design, 3d, animations then i recommend Intel Pentium. If it is for normal use like Office, emails n nets then Celeron would do for you.
809604
AMD is really good for gaming and videos, Intel is better for programs and such. I'd prefer AMD becuase it more faster in my opinion.
986573
Because AMD chips are less expensive than Intel chip.\nBecause AMD owner is less money thirsty than Intel owner.
12991
AMD is far superior to Intel.  In laptop land you will want to look for a AMD Athlon 64 3200+, 3500+ or 4000+ and if you can get the 4000+ you will be one very lucky, person.  I wanted the laptop with a 4000+ processor in it and they ran out of stock before I could get over to Best Buy so I guess I'll have to make do with my 3000+.\n\nIf you're looking for benchmarks, see the link below.  Notice all the processors at the top are AMD.
651296
For a laptop currently Intel's Core Duo is best. The new AMD processors are not for laptops.