What are the differences between the AMD Athlon 64 processor and the AMD Athlon 64 FX processor?
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AMD Athlon 64fx\n\nworld's ultimate processor for PC enthusiasts\nFeaturing the world’s most advanced processor technology, the AMD Athlon™ 64 FX processor is the first Windows®-compatible 64-bit PC processor designed specifically for PC enthusiasts. The AMD Athlon™ 64 FX enables enthusiasts to immerse themselves in their digital world. You can play games at a level previously only reserved for the world of simulations or create and manipulate digital media like a pro.\n\nAMD Athlon 64\n\nSimultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing\nGet powerful performance for your unique digital experience. It’s not just about email, Web browsing and word processing anymore. The AMD Athlon™ 64 processor gives you leading performance to go wherever your digital world takes you.
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Okay always remember this: 64-bit Processors are WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYY better than a 32-bit processor becuase they have faster data transfer rate so I always recommend AMD processors with 64 in the title, I don't really care for Intel Processors. Even though this is a bit of topic, heres a question.... Which is better an Intel Pentium 4 with 1. ghz or an AMD Athlon XP 1800+, well the answer is the 1800+, even though the processor speed will be lower than the Intel Pentium but because of higher data transfer speed in AMD CPU's you notice higher speeds in AMD processors, so I recommend always go with the AMD.
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athlon 64 is a 64-bit processor with only one core and pentium d is also an 64-bit processor but with two cores on one die. Simple enough...
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Athlon 64 Dual Core uses AM2 socket \nbut notmal Athlon 64 uses socket 939\n\ncheck what kind of socket you have on your M/B
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Pentium is generally better than Celeron benchmark wise, but Celeron has a price edge.  The advantages of 64 bit processors are nicely explained here: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserversystem/64bit/benefits.mspx
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a 64bit processor has more computing capacity so its faster. But the programs have to run at 64b to take advantage of this feature\n\nat this moment, there are not many programs written for 64b, you can get a windows beta version, or some linux distros like ubuntu, that are 64b compatable.\n\nhope this helps
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Celeron is a budget processor and therefore doesn't perform as well.  What do you mean by ORIGINAL Pentium?  If you have to choose between the two, get the Pentium.  Unless you're talking about a P3 versus a Celeron D or something.  Then get the Celeron.  You will have to get whatever is compatible with your motherboard.\n\nIn response to the answers that mentioned the Athlon64 X2, I agree, this is an extremely fast processor.  But, personally, if I were strictly a gamer, I would go with the Athlon64 FX.  It was built specifically for gaming and provides better gaming features and functions.  Well, honestly, I'm power hungry and would probably opt for the dual core anyway.  I'm still running a 2800+ at the moment. **SIGH**  so broke.  I'm not buying anything spectacularly amazing until I can afford my dream machine.  Will probably cost me in the $7,000+ just for the hardware - not even considering display.
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I will have to say its the FX 5200 as it has a hardware direct X version of 8.1 and the MX 4000 uses hardware DirectX 7.\nAnd Also that FX 5200 has a Cine FX Engine which is atleast a generation ahead of the MX level card which has a slightly upgraded Geforce 4 chipset.U may also notice that many games will run on FX 5200 but won't run on MX4000 due its lack of pixel and vertex pipelines, while the FX has one pixel pipeline that can emulate a vertex pipeline at software level.
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your mobo supports\n 64-bit AMD® Sempron, Athlon™ 64 /Athlon 64 X2 processor (Socket AM2)\n\nAthlon 64 X2 CPU: 3800+, 4000+, 4200, 4400+, 4600+, 4800+, 5000+, 5200+\n\ntry to get athlon 64x2cpu 4800 or 5200 if you got a big budget.\n\ntry these sites to get your ram and processor\n\n\nhttp://www.newegg.com\nhttp://www.tigerdirect.com\n\nand dont forget to put a graphic card geforce 7950 to make it a perfect machine
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AMD not just for the value but for superior performance as well.  The latest generation of AMD Athlons completely shredded Intels offerings.  The fastest AMD chip currently is the Athlon 64 FX-57 series followed by the FX-55 series.  Just behind those are the AMD 64 4000+ and the AMD 64x2 4800+.  See the link for a benchmark comparisons of 77 processors, notice how all the ones at the top are AMD processors.  Intel chips are, lacking to say the least.\n\nI'm into gaming so for gamers there is no better choice than AMD.\n\nI'll let the benchmark speak for itself.
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I prefer my Pentium 4. It has-\n\n3.00 GHz (Reports of up to 4.00 GHz succesful overclocking!)\n800 MHz FSB\n1 MB L2 Cache (I'd have prefered two, but whatever)\n478-Pin (I think...)\nHyper-Threading (Doesn't work well with windowed 3D stuff though)
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Semprons are the low end processors for AMD, just like Celerons are for Intel.  What the exact difference is depends on which set of Athlon and Sempron you are talking about, but usually it is less cache and a slower HyperTransport speed.
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I am currently putting my new system together.  I settled on the AMD64 X2 because I could take advantage of a dual core processor ( I use linux exlusively). I haven't looked at the pentium D so I could not comment or make a comparison.  I have built a few AMD's and a few pentium 4's .  I find the AMD 64's  more responsive and a better bang for the buck.
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I'd say it depends on what you need to do.  BUT, I prefer Intel processors for laptops.  Someone said that AMD processors run hotter than Intel, they do.  And AMD processors are not as power efficient as Intel when it comes to mobile processors.  That being said, AMD has a dual core 64-bit Turion processor for laptops.  This means you can run 64-bit applications but note that there aren't many, save for Windows x64 and some versions of Linux.  That being said, many programs are not supported under 64-bit environments, those that use 16-bit installers for example.  Most computers with 64-bit processors just come with Windows XP home or Pro (32-bit) which is fine and what I reccommend, only you can't run 64-bit programs in that case (again, not many out there).\n\nNow we come down to it.  It turns out that the Core Duo processors from Intel are faster and more efficient than the AMD Turion 64x2.  You decide, but I'm sold on Intel as far as laptops are concerned.  Note, I still prefer AMD when it comes to desktops because AMD desktop processors still crush Intel.  Intel has caught up in the mobile world, it'll be a while before I trust my desktop to one.
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there is a new Intel CPU in the pipeline, named Conroe. the only thing i read is a short test report of a comparison, Conroe vs. an overclocked (2.8GHz) Athlon 64 FX-60, whereby amazingly the Conroe beat in all tests AMDs flagship.\n\ntest report\nhttp://techreport.com/etc/2006q1/conroe/index.x?pg=1
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Chipset as in the motherboard Chipset like Intels 975x or do you mean the processors?  \n\nIf you're talking processors AMD is kind of spanking Intel the last year.  They're chips are running quicker at slower Speeds and in the last couple large benchmark tests done by Cnet and a few other sites like anandtech.com AMD seems to be the better processor in almost all benchmarks and not to mention they also win the Price war with Intel. \n\nMy last PC that i bought, a $3000 Alienware, i got the 3.0Ghz Intel Dual core,  Now i'm kinda jealous of the new AMD chips that seem to run all over the Intel chip that i have. \n\nIf money is no object get the new AMD Athlon 64 FX-60+.  You won't be disappointed.
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In a head to head comparison, AMD soundly defeated Intel in the gaming category playing Half-Life 2 (and costs less).  The AMD Athlon 64 X2 4800+ finished first in ALL categories.  Most of the games on the market now don’t take advantage of the multiple processing threads of the dual-core CPU’s, but newer games coming out will perform better with these by taking full advantage.  Good luck in whatever you choose…and happy gaming.