Intel Q9550 Vs AMD x4 955

[armorman]

so which one is better?

Intel Q9550
or
AMD x4 955

[Marshillboy]

They're roughly on-par in terms of performance. But considering the 955 costs $150 and the Q9550 costs over $250, obviously the 955 blows it away in terms of price/performance. There is no compelling reason to buy a Qxxxx series cpu anymore.

[Cabbs]

Originally Posted by Marshillboy

They're roughly on-par in terms of performance. But considering the 955 costs $150 and the Q9550 costs over $250, obviously the 955 blows it away in terms of price/performance. There is no compelling reason to buy a Qxxxx series cpu anymore.

The exception being that if you already have a system compatible with the Q9550, it may cost more to move to a 955 since you would have to buy a motherboard.

[Marshillboy]

Originally Posted by Cabbs

The exception being that if you already have a system compatible with the Q9550, it may cost more to move to a 955 since you would have to buy a motherboard.

True, but my point was fiscally it doesn't make sense in terms of a new build/board.

[AmD~pWnD~yOu]

Originally Posted by Marshillboy

They're roughly on-par in terms of performance. But considering the 955 costs $150 and the Q9550 costs over $250, obviously the 955 blows it away in terms of price/performance. There is no compelling reason to buy a Qxxxx series cpu anymore.

He simply asked which is better, and the answer is Q9550.