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AMD X2 or Intel Core 2?

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by mjwx 2 views

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I'm replacing my 2 yr old gaming PC which is an Athlon 64 3800+ (single core), Asus A8N SLI, 2GB RAM, Geforce 6600GT. With games like Supreme Commander beginning to tax my current system I figure that it is time to upgrade.

I have already bought a GeForce 8800 GTS (I just wanted the latest graphics card, I have no intention of downgrading to Vista) but I cant decide between an AMD or Intel processor. I'm more that satisfied with the performance of my Athlon 64 and am a bit biased towards AMD.

So does anyone have any compelling reasons to switch to Intel, are there any significant performance boost in a Core 2 (E6600)compared to an Athlon (X2 5200)?

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by cjbruning

Clearly Intel has created the current fastest and lowest power consuming processor of its kind today. The benchmarks speak for themselves. The only reason someone should switch over to intel is if the best AMD processor that they have is not doing enough for thier particular needs. That is the only reason.

by techexec2

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The Intel processor you mentioned costs about US$83 more than the AMD one (1)(2):

...AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+, US$139.99

...Intel Core 2 Duo E6600, US$222.90

Or, you could buy the fastest dual core processor that AMD has ever made and still save money. And, this processor is faster than the E6600.

...AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+, US$195.00

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(1)AMD Athlon 64 X2 Processors
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010340343+50001028+1050717007+1051720996&name=Socket+AM2

(2) Intel Core 2 Duo Processors
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010340343+50001157+1050722265+1051707842&name=LGA+775

by mjwx

Right after AMD's prices dropped like a brick.

Made the decision a lot easier.

My AMD X2 6000+ was AUD $325 when I bought it and the price has dropped again since then.

by techexec2

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I noticed gbruning's post and added mine. But I did not notice that your original post was back in February! Doh!

Congratulations on your super fast AMD X2 6000+ system! That is one really fast processor and a great value.

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