Comparing Processors: Cowsumer Conundrum

[BarkingGhostar]

Comparing Processors: Cowsumer Conundrum

One of the reasons why I have never branched out and considered AMD was that it was difficult enough telling the differences between Intel processors, but not having the ability to compare Intel X to AMD Y in terms of processing capacity, or Intel M to AND N in terms of economics was pretty much impossible.

For instance, let's say I was looking at retail boxed processors (only) and had a budget of US$100. Sure, i could look at Intern and AMD separately and see what I can buy for a c-note, but how do I know which camp is going to offer me more in terms of native processing capacity?

NOTE: No OC is expected, and OC is not considered for this thread.

For example, for this morning searching on NewEgg we have for Intel and AMD, respectively. Let's try to assume all other associative costs are constant, meaning that the motherboard can be had for both camps with the same features for the same costs, etc.

How does a cowsumer step outside the shoes of ignorance and into the shoes of an enlightened consumer? :biggrin:

 

[jvroig]

You could start here: AT Bench

To save you time though, for only $100, go get an Athlon II X4 620.

EDIT: oops, sorry, I thought you were actually asking the best processor for $100. Turns out it's just a scenario. Apologies.

 

[MrK6]

How does a cowsumer step outside the shoes of ignorance and into the shoes of an enlightened consumer? :biggrin:

Do some research, just like it's always done, except now it's 100x easier with Google. Because technology, especially the internet, has made so much information available, there's no reason there should be "ignorant consumers" beyond their own laziness and apathy (i.e., no one to blame but themselves). Of course, they can always come post on here and get quite a collection of opinions, which is always very helpful.

 

[BarkingGhostar]

You could start here: AT Bench

To save you time though, for only $100, go get an Athlon II X4 620.

EDIT: oops, sorry, I thought you were actually asking the best processor for $100. Turns out it's just a scenario. Apologies.

Doh, just what I was looking for. Thank you!