OC'd Athlon XP-M vs Athlon 64

[ZanatosFox]

Im putting together a new computer for a friend, and was wondering which would perform better, an Athlon XP-M 2400 OC'd to approximately 3400-3500, or an Athlon 64 2800+, 3000+. I was also wondering if OCing the AXP-M will significantly decrease the life of the processor. The A64 option is a bit more expensive but if the newer core gives a significant operformance boost over the AXP-M i'd probably go for that, plus i wouldn't have to Overclock it, which isnt really a problem for me but he isn't great with computers so im not sure how he'd feel about having an OC'd processor.

 

[jpeyton]

The A64 at 2.0GHz would be equal to, or better than an XP-M at 2.5GHz.

It won't significantly decrease the life. Not on the procs I've overclocked anyways (I usually upgrade every 2 years though).

 

[klah]

XP-M@2.4GHz vs. A64-3000+

 

[Manzelle]

According to those benchmarks my Athlon XP-M 2600+ @ 2.665GHz probably keeps up or outshoots an Athlon 64 3200+ - right on...

 

[Dman877]

But OC that A64 to 2.4 it mops the floor with any Barton .