65 nm Pentium D? AMD still on top

[CrimsonKnight]

THG Link

In the single-core arena, it is safe to say that AMD remains the performance king.

...

Looking at the dual core sector, the Pentium D 900 is able to mix things up a little bit, but it is not capable of surpassing the Athlon 64 X2's performance at all.

...one more thing....

As far as power consumption goes, a Pentium D 950 actually manages to reduce overall power requirements over the Pentium D 840 by approximately 10%. However, a system that runs an Athlon 64 X2 and the same components requires another 20-25% less energy!

And thats from THG, a site known for allegedly leaning towards the intel/nvidia side of things...comments/concerns?

 

[nerp]

If AMD can remain ahead in terms of both speed and power consumption, I can't wait to see how their .65 nm match up against Intel's, whenever they become available.

 

[Markfw]

You already answered your own question. Get the AMD.

 

[potato28]

Originally posted by: nerp
If AMD can remain ahead in terms of both speed and power consumption, I can't wait to see how their .65 nm match up against Intel's, whenever they become available.

QFT!!!

 

[dmens]

Definitely... since by that time, merom will be out. Should be interesting.

 

[BlingBlingArsch]

Originally posted by: CrimsonKnight

And thats from THG, a site known for allegedly leaning towards the intel/nvidia side of things...comments/concerns?

THG stopped being Intels hoe along time ago. just fyi

 

[DrMrLordX]

THG is only saying what nearly every other tech site has said about the Pentium D 9xx series. It might be an interesting overclocker, but we all know it's filler until Conroe/Merom hit the scene.

Still, if you like heavy-duty sub-zero cooling and you're sick of the "cold bug", the new 9xx series might be just the ticket!