which one is better, amd x2 or  fx?
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I have done some pretty extensive research on computer processors, including the AMD X2 and FX series.  My overall suggestion is to go with either the FX-60, or one of the X2 series.  I say this because by having two cores (X2) then you are capable of running multiple threads in parallel.  Also consider what the computer will be used for.\n  IF a Gaming computer:\n     FX-57, FX-60, or Intel Pentium 4 Extreme Edition.\n  IF an office computer:\n     AMD 3800 X2 or better, I would also reccomend the Intel 930D and above.\n  IF just a low performance computer:\n     Go with a single core Intel, some of the AMD 64 bit lines have problems.
323347
Currently the AMD CPUs give you better performance at a slower click speed as well as at a price point too.\nI've used AMD and Intel chips right from the type of my first 386. As I obeserved, the Intel Pentium I from the 90s were really good. They out performed my AMD K6 at the time... but eventually I found the K6-II and K6-III giving similar performace to an Intel Pentium 2 or 3.\nAnyway, that old news... check out the link below to see come comparisons.
292470
AMD is better overall, lower power usage, price/performance, and better for multitasking. The benchmarks prove it, just Google AMD vs Intel. Even better, most AMD systems are cheaper than Intel systems. I agree with the poster below, go for Athlon 64 for the best performance.
258212
X1900XTX: Core clock: 650MHz, Memory Clock: 1550MHz\nX1900XT: Core clock: 625MHz, Memory Clock: 1450MHz\nX1900 CrossFire: same specs as the X1900XT, but has additionally a HDTV Output in place of a 2nd DVI\n\nno, you don't need dual graphics
195530
Supposedly it is because the theory is that games were not written to go on dual-core processors so the fastest single core one is the best,,therefore the AMD FX. The best video card to go with it IMHO is the Nvidia 7800GTX. If you have enough $$,then two of these in SLI will blow away anything. The 512MB Version of this card is over $700, so it all depends on how much money you have.
42011
Now we are talking apples and oranges.  I my self have both AMD and Pentium processors.  It really depends on what you want your PC to do.  If you just surf the net and use your PC for email go with the cheapest processor out there.\n\nFor gaming go with a P4 or a AMD XP.  It really depends on how much money you what to spend and then you can boost that you have a P4 or an AMD and then tell people about your PC’s bench marks.   \n\nThe difference for most people is little.  Both do well.  I like both of them.  BTW I am using an AMD XP processor as I am typing this.  lol
452202
The new Intel Duo-something. I have an AMD processor in this one though and it seems to be pretty fast.
315113
AMD has the best gaming processors these days. Go with an AMD FX or X2 processor. Many people prefer Intel because they are familiar with it and so they have brand loyalty, but the latest Intel models are really getting crushed by AMD for gaming. AMD may show a slower clock speed than the Intel chips, but they still end up faster for a number or reasons. First of all, the dual cores (in the X2's and even numbered FX's) talk directly to each other, but on the dual core Intels, the data has to leave the processor to go to the other core, I believe through the North Bridge, which slows it down comsiderably, and kind of defeats the purpose. Also, the new Athlon chips have a dedicated memory bus, which means that they communicate with the computer's RAM on one line and the rest of the computer on another, rather than having all communication jammed into a single bus, like with Intel. On a side note, as it doesn't deal with gaming but should still be noted, Athlon has adopted Enhanced Virus Protection (EVP) which is a processor-level virus blocker. Intel has plans to use this in the future, but Athlon has it now.\nAlso, if you plan to build a good gaming rig, you should know that athlon and Nvidia fit together like a glove. Athlons also tend to run cooler than Intels as well as being more stable.\nIf you have plenty of cash, and are building a system, I'd recommend an ASUS A8N32-Deluxe Motherboard, and Athlon AMD FX-60 Processor, dual Nvidia GeForce 7900 GTX's from BFG, and 4GB or Corsair memory. (and if you're really loaded, buy me a set, as well) The slightly more budget model (although still not cheap) would be the same motherboard, an Athlon AMD 4200+ or 4400+, dual 7800 or 7900 GT's and 2GB or RAM.\nTrust me, AMD is the way to go. I just did a lot of research to upgrade my system, and everything I found showed AMD kicking Intel's @$$.
1028760
Generally the AMD processors run more operations per clock cycle than the Intel chips. Intel can make thier cpu's run faster and faster but when you do the math a slower processor that can perform more operations per cycle wins every time.
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AMD has the best processors these days. Go with an AMD FX or X2 processor. Many people prefer Intel because they are familiar with it and so they have brand loyalty, but the latest Intel models are really getting crushed by AMD for gaming. AMD may show a slower clock speed than the Intel chips, but they still end up faster for a number or reasons. First of all, the dual cores (in the X2's and even numbered FX's) talk directly to each other, but on the dual core Intels, the data has to leave the processor to go to the other core, I believe through the North Bridge, which slows it down comsiderably, and kind of defeats the purpose. Also, the new Athlon chips have a dedicated memory bus, which means that they communicate with the computer's RAM on one line and the rest of the computer on another, rather than having all communication jammed into a single bus, like with Intel. On a side note, as it doesn't deal with gaming but should still be noted, Athlon has adopted Enhanced Virus Protection (EVP) which is a processor-level virus blocker. Intel has plans to use this in the future, but Athlon has it now.\nAlso, if you plan to build a good gaming rig, you should know that athlon and Nvidia fit together like a glove. Athlons also tend to run cooler than Intels as well as being more stable.\nIf you have plenty of cash, and are building a system, I'd recommend an ASUS A8N32-Deluxe Motherboard, and Athlon AMD FX-60 Processor, dual Nvidia GeForce 7900 GTX's from BFG, and 4GB or Corsair memory. Then add a pair of 300GB SATA hard drives in RAID setup, a Thermaltake 735 water-cooling system with flow monitor and temp. indicator, a HardCano 13 fan controller and card reader, 2 lightscribe DVD+-R drives, a soundblaster X-Fi Fatal1ty, and (once it's available) an AGEIA PhysX physics processor card. Put all of this into a Thermaltake Armor or Kandalf with the optional side panel fan, and then add in the thermaltake cupholder and car cigarette-lighter-style plug just for the heck of it. (and if you're really loaded, buy me a matching set, as well) The slightly more budget model (although still not cheap) would be the same motherboard, an Athlon AMD 4200+ or 4400+, dual 7800 or 7900 GT's and 2GB or RAM, along with whatever accessories you could afford. \n\nTrust me, AMD is the way to go. I just did a lot of research to upgrade my system, and everything I found showed AMD kicking Intel's @$$.
796500
Intel is faster but AMD is a LOT more reliable!...it's not all that much slower at all....we're talking nanoseconds here!\n\nI have several AMDs, different ones and had a Pentium 4 FRY. The Pentium I'm on right now seems to be ~ok~, but I still like AMD a LOT better.
52421
There's no contest, dual or single core, the Athlon 64 is by far the best of the bunch. If you want the best, choose an AMD Athlon 64 in dual core formation.
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I would definitely suggest the AMD Athlon 64x2 4200+ for the following reasons:\n\n1.) AMDs use a cross bridge between the two cores to communicate while Pentium dual cores utilize the FSB for core communication. The FSB for Pentiums is used for all communication between the CPU and all other parts including communication with RAM, and is also a one way highway (can't send and receive at the same time). Communication between cores in Pentiums just adds to the bottleneck and noticeably slows down the system at higher usages. In addition, the Pentium 920 does not even have the hyper threading feature, which bogs it down even more in intense computing environments. The cross bridge in AMDs is a direct link between cores and is used exclusively for the purpose of communication. \n\n2.) The hypertransport in an AMD system is a two way highway (it can send and receive at the same time). This allows RAM such as dual channel PC3200 to show benchmark scores which are the same as PC2-6400 used with Pentiums. \n\n3.) If you look at what the top websites such as tomshardware.com use in their gaming desktops to benchmark video cards, it's always an AMD. \n\n4.) AMD's produce less heat which require less cooling and have more potential for overclocking.\n\nIf you want the best answer, go to this link and compare the two directly in each benchmark:\n\nhttp://www23.tomshardware.com/cpu.html
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amd is best for games and graphically intensive programs right now.\nremember things change fast.
319652
Both Intel and AMD have their plus points. Intel was the pioneer and so has the largest mind share.\n\nAMD has some pioneering work too to its credit. AMD came up with the 64 bit processor earlier than the INTEL range. The range that you have as the popular ones is PENTIUM in the Intel series and the Athlons in AMD. Pentium continues to be the 32 bit processor but Athlons have 64 bit processors.\n\nCost wise AMD has less price while Intel commands a premium. Don't be swayed by the numbers like 3400. You need to read fine prints of each process to know of it.\n\nHowever the 64 bit component of AMD is not very much to use right now as we are still in the 32 bit OS in the normal segment of desktops.\n\nGraphically they both lead into their own forte but AMD scores there due to its 64 bit.\n\nSo as someone said.... its dependent on your budget, your application and then future roadmap\n\nHappy selecting your processor
236514
That really depends... If we are talking about same frequency.\nWell AMD is cheaper and usualy runs better on games, but Intel performs better on simulations and maths calculations.\nIf we talking about stabiliry and maintenance... then the Intel CPU is much better. And why u might ask.\nWell,... if for example, your AMD CPU gets hot and the protections from MB are off ... he will soon start up a fire in the real seanse of the word witch will burn ur CPU and MB plus if ur lucky will destroy other components too(like removing fan from it). That will not happen with a Intel CPU at same frequency, for if he get's hotter then it should be, he enters in a state of blocking some electrycal power that leeds in the reduction of speed and the quantity of temperature generated. Then the blue screens appear and if no action is taken the computer will just shutdown.\n\nSo if u plan to buy a CPU... and make urself a computer think a little before u do that. What do you prefer... a faster more unstable CPU for games and just that, or a Good performer for games, with stability and low maintenance costs and great performance for simulations and high demanding aplications??\n\nThink about something else too... when people are buying a computer if they choose AMD they buy a lot of thing that just comes like that A LOT, BUT if they buy a Intel CPU ... they are considering the quality of the components they are going to use on there computers.\n\nMe personaly... I prefear Quality not Quantity. I prefear stable and depending. I prefear INTEL.
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AMD is good for Graphics work