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PC hardware: AMD Athlon(TM) 64 X2 or Intel® Core(TM)2 Duo
AMD Athlon(TM) 64 X2 or Intel® Core(TM)2 Duo
by packer57 - 4/30/07 6:23 PMWhich one would you get AMD Athlon 64 X2 or Intel® Core(TM)2 Duo.
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by R. Proffitt
- 5/1/07 5:08 AM
In reply to: AMD Athlon(TM) 64 X2 or Intel® Core(TM)2 Duo by packer57
tomshardware.com you can take the CPU comparison for a spin then decide for yourself.
Bob
depends on cpu models
by ramarc - 5/1/07 7:19 AM In reply to: AMD Athlon(TM) 64 X2 or Intel® Core(TM)2 Duo by packer57hp has a few pavillions that are just about identical except for the platform (intel vs amd). for the same price, an athlon x2 4800+/5000+ pc is a faster choice than a core2duo e4300/e4400/e6300/e6320.
Re
by packer57 - 5/1/07 4:51 PM In reply to: depends on cpu models by ramarcThe two computers I was looking at were
HP a6030n with AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 dual-core processor 4800+
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce 6150 SE
HP a1740n with Intel® Core™2 Duo processor E6300
Graphics Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
The pice difference is $5.00
re: pavillion faceoff
by ramarc - 5/1/07 6:06 PM In reply to: Re by packer57here's a comparison of a HP Pavilion a1630n (Athlon 64 X2 4600+) and a HP Pavilion a1640n (Core2Duo E6300).
http://www.sharkyextreme.com/hardware/article.php/3673796
The X2 4800+ will give you slightly better performance than the E6300.
The unit with GMA will play few games.
by R. Proffitt - 5/2/07 4:19 AM
In reply to: Re by packer57
Battlefield for instance is a non-starter. So unless you put in some 3D card that system is not so good. It has the better CPU according to the charts.
Bob
no, the x2 4800+ is faster than a e6300
by ramarc - 5/2/07 6:57 AM In reply to: The unit with GMA will play few games. by R. Proffitt
http://www.anandtech.com/cpuchipsets/intel/showdoc.aspx?i=2802&p=5
the e6300 'wins' most SYSmark timings compared to a 4600+, but in 80% of the other benchmarks, an x2 4600+ is equal to or faster an e6300. so an x2 4800+ is definitely faster than a e6300 (though the difference won't be noticeable in typical activities.)
P.S.: tomshardware has never included the e6300 in its charts.
Thanks for the update.
by R. Proffitt - 5/2/07 6:59 AM
In reply to: no, the x2 4800+ is faster than a e6300 by ramarc
How do the 2 units compare for total Watts?
Bob
BTW...
by R. Proffitt - 5/2/07 7:01 AM
In reply to: Thanks for the update. by R. Proffitt
I used toms before and scaled it around near enough CPUs. My results were too close to call and given the difference in Watts I gave my nod to the C2D.
Bob
a 65w x2 has lower power draw than a e6300
by ramarc - 5/2/07 7:38 AM In reply to: BTW... by R. Proffitt
performance per watt is about the only area that amd has a consistent lead of intel.
I used the system Watts from the maker. Not just the CPU.
by R. Proffitt - 5/2/07 7:40 AM
In reply to: a 65w x2 has lower power draw than a e6300 by ramarc
Thanks for the update.
hey
by derby123 - 5/2/07 6:37 AM In reply to: Re by packer57MMMM i would go for the hp HP a6030n with AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 dual-core processor 4800+
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce 6150 SE
First th processor is the same speed it may differ a little bit but the Intel graphics arent recommended however i experiences the 6150 LE video card and it can run new games with considerble graphics but look if u are looking for gaming i dont recommend HP
AMD !
by sujith.james - 5/2/07 2:25 AM In reply to: AMD Athlon(TM) 64 X2 or Intel® Core(TM)2 Duo by packer57Definitely AMD one !
I own both AMD & Intel ... they are now 8 months old, & I Bet the AMD is still as fast as it was the first day !
& ya, AMD has worked a lot on Heat produced by the processor. That does it all !
I WOULD GO WITH THE AMD
by everwanted2 - 5/3/07 1:00 AM In reply to: AMD ! by sujith.jamesI was in the same quandary just last week for the same two desktops. I even bought the 6030 but returned as soon as i found an open box at Sams Club for an HPm7767c, E6600 processor, 2 gigs ram, 600 gb harddrive, nvidia 7500, and a 22 inch monitor for a spanking 849.99!!! The the e6300 beats the amd in many areas, and vice versa. but i still would have gone with the amd for its more stylish casing, graphics card, and faster baseline processor speed.
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