Intel vs. AMD

kraznyi_oktjabr · 03-09-12, 07:23 AM

Which one's processors are currently better for gaming computer? I have earlier used AMD's Athlon and Phenom II processors but my info is "a bit" outdated as I did latest upgrade 3 years ago.

Skybird · 03-09-12, 09:45 AM

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/...ck,3106-5.html

Check the i5-2500-kind of CPUs, they offer excellent bang for the buck ratio, means they are cheaper than the latest stuff, but can compete with the very fastest out there. It's incredible. Got myself such a CPU last year - perfect buy. Perfect. And I run it even without overclocking!

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/...ck,3106-4.html

To answer your question, currently Intel is the way to go, no doubt.

Sledgehammer427 · 03-09-12, 09:49 AM

I just upgraded from a pentium something or other dual core 2.4 ghz to a core i5 quad core 3.0 ghz and its lightning fast. I just took the dive and bought a base model Dell XPS 8300 since my old machine practically burned itself out (and with motherboard drivers dating back to 2003, who could blame it!)

Arclight · 03-09-12, 11:25 AM

As Sky said, i5-2500k is the CPU to get at the moment. Lovely little thing.

Kaleun · 03-09-12, 03:35 PM

Another i5-2500K user, here - awesome piece of kit!

CaptainMattJ. · 03-10-12, 01:51 AM

AH yes. Intel is a better buy if you have the money. But not by alot. AMD is still up there. Depends on what you have to spend and what you want to do. Intel's K processors are built for overclocking, so more or less "future proof", and are wonderful.

While AMD's Six core or quad core processors still get the job done well at a lesser cost in most cases.

03-09-12, 07:23 AM	#1
kraznyi_oktjabr Sea Lord Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Republiken Finland Posts: 1,803 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	Intel vs. AMD Which one's processors are currently better for gaming computer? I have earlier used AMD's Athlon and Phenom II processors but my info is "a bit" outdated as I did latest upgrade 3 years ago. __________________ You talk to God, you're religious. God talks to you, you're psychotic. - Dr. House

03-09-12, 09:45 AM	#2
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 40,554 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/...ck,3106-5.html Check the i5-2500-kind of CPUs, they offer excellent bang for the buck ratio, means they are cheaper than the latest stuff, but can compete with the very fastest out there. It's incredible. Got myself such a CPU last year - perfect buy. Perfect. And I run it even without overclocking! http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/...ck,3106-4.html To answer your question, currently Intel is the way to go, no doubt. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert. Last edited by Skybird; 03-09-12 at 05:50 PM.

03-09-12, 09:49 AM	#3
Sledgehammer427 PacWagon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Drinking coffee and staring at trees in Massachusetts Posts: 2,901 Downloads: 280 Uploads: 0	I just upgraded from a pentium something or other dual core 2.4 ghz to a core i5 quad core 3.0 ghz and its lightning fast. I just took the dive and bought a base model Dell XPS 8300 since my old machine practically burned itself out (and with motherboard drivers dating back to 2003, who could blame it!) __________________ Cold Waters Voice Crew - Fire Control Officer Cmdr O. Myers - C/O USS Nautilus (SS-168) 114,000 tons sunk - 4 Spec Ops completed V-boat Nutcase - Need supplies? Japanese garrison on a small island in the way? Just give us a call! D4C!

03-09-12, 11:25 AM	#4
Arclight Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of windmills, tulips, wooden shoes and cheese. Lots of cheese. Posts: 8,467 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 10	As Sky said, i5-2500k is the CPU to get at the moment. Lovely little thing. __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.

03-10-12, 01:51 AM	#6
CaptainMattJ. The Old Man Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sin City Posts: 1,364 Downloads: 55 Uploads: 0	AH yes. Intel is a better buy if you have the money. But not by alot. AMD is still up there. Depends on what you have to spend and what you want to do. Intel's K processors are built for overclocking, so more or less "future proof", and are wonderful. While AMD's Six core or quad core processors still get the job done well at a lesser cost in most cases. __________________ A popular Government without popular information nor the means of acquiring it, is but a Prologue to a Farce or a Tragedy or perhaps both. Knowledge will forever govern ignorance, and a people who mean to be their own Governors must arm themselves with the power knowledge gives - James Madison

03-09-12, 03:35 PM	#5
Kaleun Chief Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 329 Downloads: 266 Uploads: 0	Another i5-2500K user, here - awesome piece of kit!