Intel VS. AMD

[pc4life]

i was wondering this for a while because i heard speculation that Intel processors ran faster than AMD because of architecture. Heres my problem:
Both processors cost the same and i don't know which to get....

Intel Core2DUO@ 2.6 GHz
OR
AMD athlon ii X2@3.0 GHz

Which would run better in games and multiple applications?

-Thanks

 

[sahabcse]

Normally athlon price is lower than intel dual core.

If performance like speed, multiprocessing, then intel dual core is the best one.

 

[Indigo]

Negative. In this case, the Athlon II will spank the Core 2 Duo. The Athlon II is basically a Phenom II without the L3 cache. Athlon II & Phenom II were made to compete against the Core 2 Duos, as such, they offer more performance in most tasks than a Core 2 Duo.

 

[StratosP]

Don't we have a section dedicated for these type of arguments?
Anyway, I think Intel is better if you want to spend more money for a high end processor. AMD is good value for your money and I feel sorry for AMD because no one gives them a chance...AMD make good processors, however up in the high end the Core i7 beats any AMD processor.

 

[iPwn]

Don't we have a section dedicated for these type of arguments?

Sure do, moved to processors.

 

[foothead]

The Athlon II will be better, and it comes with a more futureproof platform. The only reason you should buy LGA775 right now is if you're on an extreme budget.

 

[Indigo]

Anyway, I think Intel is better if you want to spend more money for a high end processor. AMD is good value for your money and I feel sorry for AMD because no one gives them a chance...AMD make good processors, however up in the high end the Core i7 beats any AMD processor.

Except the OP didn't ask about i7.

 

[aPanzerIV]

Athlon II will kick that intels but. Plus Am3 will be backwards compatible with am3+ and (maybe) Am4.