PC hardware forum: Poll: Do you care what brand the processor is and why?

I have an Intel bunny people bobble head on my desk, and it come to life to take revenge on me if I purchase anything that's not Intel.

Both Intel and AMD make some good processors, and some not-so-good processors. The good processors currently include the Core i3/i5/i7 brands, the Pentium Dual-Core brand, the Athlon II and Turion II brands, and of course the Phenom brand. The not-so-good processors include the Intel Celeron, AMD Sempron, and AMD V-Series.

I don't mind AMD versus Intel, and I actually prefer AMD for desktops, but I make sure to avoid the cheap processors mentioned above.

If you're not a programmer for embedded system, IPC, game, ERP, Math software and so on, I would say acturely there's no difference to you in Intel and AMD. But who knows what will happen in your future life ? Most above applications are based on Intel chips cus the market share. So in order to avoid not necessary problem, choose Intel when buy a computer.

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I do PC work for 100 or so local customers, split about equally between AMD and Intel. My customers are NOT gamers or graphic-intensive users. Either brand is fine for light surfing and general tasks. I'm currently recommending Intel (i3, i5, and i7) for replacements and/or new purchases because the Intel's run cooler and are less complicated from a driver maintenance perspective. The newer Intel line continues the evolution toward a single chip solution for processor, memory, and graphics. Simpler "usually" means less trouble, easier diagnosis, and faster fixes. The AMD multi-chip / multi-vendor approach can deliver better results in the right environment (gaming) but just adds another layer of complication for the general user. It definitely introduces the possibility of a driver "mismatch" down the road. Yes, the brand decision may add $50 - $75 to the price but one less service call over the 5-7 year life of the box should more than compensate for that.

...especially when one is spending a lot of money. I tried an AMD processor once, back somewhere in the 90's. I don't remember when but it's when AMD first started giving INTEL a bit of competition. I was very disappointed because I had over heating problems with the computer. I tried different cooling options but it would still overheat. I ended up getting rid of that computer and getting an INTEL based Pentium computer. I just retired that computer in order to upgrade to an i7 and Windows 7. The Pentium I was running did a great job with Windows XP, in fact I think I will reformat the HD, reload Windows XP and sell the thing.

AMD may have solved the overheating problem but I feel like if they did, it was at my expense. I won't give them another opportunity.

I've had INTEL at work and AMD at home for over15 years and more than one of each. Both are stable if the software has been written properly. Intel makes pretty good motherboards, but I would prefer an ASUS (Nagami), Biostar, AS Rock and several other motherboards with an AMD processor for less money and put that money towards the video section. Intel's video cannot compare with AMD's offerings. AMD has always cost less and has had more "bank for the buck". One must recognize that AMD has done a magnificent job with the ATI line of video cards, surplanting Nvidia as the video card of choice at most price points. As far as the latest and the greatest CPU, they are simply not on my radar screen...I prefer to wait a year, perhaps two and pick up a new offering when the prices have dropped considerably and manufacturing quality has improved. Both AMD and Intel have had products with heat issues but that is more the exception than the rule today, and it is easily rectified with a single large 120-140mm quiet fan added to the case exterior. If it wasn't for AMD, computers would cost a lot more, but if it wasn't for Intel and Microsoft's maneuverings, the computer industry would not be as far along today as it currently exists. Intel is more concerned with profits than AMD and has historically not been very forthright or honest with the computing public about floating point defects or how it obtained its "breakthrough" technology (the Pirates of Maynard, Massachusetts!) Nonetheless, its a good thing that Microsoft and Intel "borrowed" a few ideas. and moved computers forward dramatically from the days of $10,000 Apple Macs. I continue to support AMD in my private purchases because it is better for all of us that AMD remains a tough, viable competitor. Viva la competition!

The short answer would be that Intel's Sandy Bridge E series crushes anything AMD has on the Market right now, but it's much more expensive. The last time I checked, this wasn't an opinion but a fact backed up by countless benchmark tests. Now if your question was "which is the better processor for the money?" we might actually have a real debate on our hands.



For the record I use my desktop exclusively for gaming so I can't give a first hand account of how this processor works with 3D rendering or video editing etc. However I believe the tests are still skewed in Intel's favor.

I try to vote with my dollars when I can. Intel has been found to have violated antitrust laws pretty flagrantly. I do not buy Intel chips. Until Microsoft changed its ways (and Gates foundation) I tried to avoid Microsoft products. Apple is now in the same boat owing to their corporate behavior. If more people spent with their moral compass, companies and politicians would be forced to behave.

i would say intel are the best because i have found that Intel are much by far better than AMD. Intel processors dont get as hot as AMD processors do (my AMD laptop caught on fire) and they are better for gaming. Yes AMD is cheaper but that is because they are a cheaper version of intel in other word. Also AMD processors are much bigger than Intel processors so are heavier. If you ask me try to go for a Intel but AMD`s are not bad.

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I am very careful about the brand of processor but my Intex PC is not working well as we know that brand....I have face too much problems in that brand...

The 'No' answer. Why the change? After months of reading several computer mags, sites, tutorials, I realized that if I were to buy today, that 'Yes', indeed, I'd learn everything I could about the components of the computer. I'd be a lazy buyer if I didn't, and previously that kind of behavior (a cousin to impulse buying) has only brought regret, and wasted time with returns, etc. So I change my 'No' to a big YES!