how is OC'd Intel compare to OC'd amd?

[seiyafan]

Just wondering which chip performs better with overclocking with decent air cooling like the XP120, in other words I want to know how many MHz can u push out of Intel (for AMD I know 400-500 more is not a problem, since I've done it).

 

[DrMrLordX]

Depends on the CPU. Most of Intel's desktop CPUs are putting out a lot of heat these days, so you may need more than a XP120 for competative overclocking(water cooling, etc). That being said, and of Intel's 6xx line can be overclocked quite a bit if you have the right board. Good cooling and good case airflow are a must.

If you're feeling really adventurous, you can OC a Pentium D, but be prepared for hideous heat output.

AMD's current CPUs, both single and dual-core, are much easier to overclock on air. Many of the low-end and mid-range CPUs OC well on stock cooling. The X2 3800+, A64 3000+, A64 3200+, and Sempron 2800+ are all great overclockers on stock cooling, and it gets better with aftermarket HSFs. The 3700+ San Diegos are also pretty good, though probably not worth it now that the X2 3800+ is available.

 

[seiyafan]

Ahh I completely forgot about the heat factor. I think an OC'd Intel dual core can easily draw like 300Watts.

 

[Cooler]

well higest oc i have seen on intel chip was 7.2 ghz. Note that you can only boot in windows with this and thats about it. Stable I think in high 5 -6 ghz range. You will need some Extream cooling. On a dual Core Intel you can get 4+ ghz. Im at 3.8 myself

 

[Unkno]

too much heat = short life span

 

[theMan]

also think about the fact that 1 amd mhz = roughly 1.5 intel mhz.

 

[seiyafan]

Looks like X2 3800+ is the best in terms of perf and value.

 

[TankGuys]

Originally posted by: seiyafan
Ahh I completely forgot about the heat factor. I think an OC'd Intel dual core can easily draw like 300Watts.

Really? That seems really high. ~170-200 I could see, but 300 would be pretty impressive; in a very negative kind of way.

 

[ZL1]

Originally posted by: seiyafan
Just wondering which chip performs better with overclocking with decent air cooling like the XP120, in other words I want to know how many MHz can u push out of Intel (for AMD I know 400-500 more is not a problem, since I've done it).

a good core will give you 1000-1200mhz

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