To the intel haters.

[Smartazz]

I've used intel processors since the Pentium 1 and have no problem with them, now people tell me I made a huge mistake going with intel this time, why, is AMD that much better than intel?

 

[mechBgon]

You can get lots of insight by reading the CPU reviews at AnandTech and many other hardware websites.

 

[crispy2010]

is AMD that much better than intel?

NO, its a fad!

 

[erikistired]

amd currently gives you better gaming performance for the dollar. i used intel for a long time, my last few cpus have been amd tho. if intel gets back in the game i'd have no problem switching back.

oh and it's trendy to hate on intel because they are the big company and amd is the little guy. it's always cool to hate on the big guy! right?

 

[markkleb]

Its like Chevy and Ford. Some people are narrow minded. I use AMD cause they were cheaper, now they say they use less power and run cooler. Some also say they run games faster but I think any GOOD cpu is fine. Try not to use the Siempron or Celeron as they seem to be stripped down versions.

 

[Jeff7181]

Originally posted by: Smartazz
I've used intel processors since the Pentium 1 and have no problem with them, now people tell me I made a huge mistake going with intel this time, why, is AMD that much better than intel?

I don't hate Intel or dislike Intel. I dislike their current line of processors. As far as I'm concerned, they can't compete with what AMD has to offer.

Actually, I take that back... I do dislike Intel. Mainly because they switch chipsets/sockets so frequently, ensuring good sales of their new chipsets.

 

[blackrain]

I have never had an AMD. But I have certainly done price comparisons. It's NOT that Intel is bad. It's that Intel i more expensive. You get more bang for the buck from AMD. Nothing wrong at all with Intel if you want to spend the extra money.

 

[markkleb]

Hey "Jeff7181" dont forget socket 7, slot a, socket a, 754, 939, 940, AM2. LOL

And now I think some Intel are cheaper.

 

[Fullmetal Chocobo]

My machine is a dual Xeon. My wife's is an Opteron. Which is better depends upon what you are doing.

 

[Geomagick]

I've switched between intel and AMD ever since I started using a PC.

In most cases I've gone with the chip that offers the best price/performance.

My last intel chip was a 2.8 prescott which I overclocked to 3.75. Since then I've been with AMD, not least because with the s939 processors they offer a very good upgrade path. Just slot in a new CPU and away you go.

 

[Blain]

It's clear that AMDfanboyz wouldn't know a quality CPU if it fell on their heads from a two story rooftop.

Intel is the clear leader in fabrication process, architecture, single and multi-thread performance, not to mention thermal management and cost structure.

 

[mechBgon]

One thing that did inspire "hate" for Intel was the attempt to shift to RDRAM back in the day. People were up in arms about it as if it were DRM

 

[Fullmetal Chocobo]

Originally posted by: mechBgon
One thing that did inspire "hate" for Intel was the attempt to shift to RDRAM back in the day. People were up in arms about it as if it were DRM

Yeah, and you remember when pretty much only VIA was making chipsets for the AMD boards? Ugh, that was horrible.

 

[w00t]

We have nothing against Intel if there processors where better we'd be buying them. It's the Fact that AMD processors are better right now in everything. It's not worth getting a Intel processor right now it's like ripping yourself off that is why people are like no get AMD it's better for gaming and multi-tasking.

 

[Jules]

Originally posted by: Blain
It's clear that AMDfanboyz wouldn't know a quality CPU if it fell on their heads from a two story rooftop.

Intel is the clear leader in fabrication process, architecture, single and multi-thread performance, not to mention thermal management and cost structure.

lol nub

 

[Blain]

Originally posted by: MyStupidMouth

Originally posted by: Blain
It's clear that AMDfanboyz wouldn't know a quality CPU if it fell on their heads from a two story rooftop.

Intel is the clear leader in fabrication process, architecture, single and multi-thread performance, not to mention thermal management and cost structure.

lol nub

U really think so?

 

[mechBgon]

Originally posted by: Blain

Originally posted by: MyStupidMouth

Originally posted by: Blain
It's clear that AMDfanboyz wouldn't know a quality CPU if it fell on their heads from a two story rooftop.

Intel is the clear leader in fabrication process, architecture, single and multi-thread performance, not to mention thermal management and cost structure.

lol nub

U really think so?

If someone drops an Athlon64 X2 on my head from a 2nd-story rooftop, I'll definitely know it on sight and promptly hit Newegg for a new mobo to go with it

 

[xtknight]

If it weren't for Intel's x86 CPUs, I doubt AMD would have any either. I'd still buy an Intel CPU+Intel Chipset for beginners. They are simply a more stable platform. In my experience, the nForce 4 isn't as stable either. VIA paled in comparison when it comes to stability. We won't even get into SiS. BSODs are rampant on my Athlon 64 system compared to my Pentium 4 one. Rampant, of course, is relative. nForce 4 IDE drivers are awful (NCQ corruption, BIOS incompatibilities causing BSODs). My Diamond Max 10 drive won't detect half of the time on boot-up. If I overclock 1 MHz in the BIOS, it refuses to POST whatsoever (at least it used to). Linux will not install without APIC disabled either. If Intel made chipsets for AMD CPUs, that would be like the second coming of Christ.

 

[Jules]

Originally posted by: xtknight
If it weren't for Intel's x86 CPUs, I doubt AMD would have any either. I'd still buy an Intel CPU+Intel Chipset for beginners. They are simply a more stable platform. In my experience, the nForce 4 isn't as stable either. VIA paled in comparison when it comes to stability. We won't even get into SiS. BSODs are rampant on my Athlon 64 system compared to my Pentium 4 one. Rampant, of course, is relative. nForce 4 IDE drivers are awful (NCQ corruption, BIOS incompatibilities causing BSODs). My Diamond Max 10 drive won't detect half of the time on boot-up. If I overclock 1 MHz in the BIOS, it refuses to POST whatsoever (at least it used to). Linux will not install without APIC disabled either.

Its just you.

 

[Jules]

Originally posted by: Blain

Originally posted by: MyStupidMouth

Originally posted by: Blain
It's clear that AMDfanboyz wouldn't know a quality CPU if it fell on their heads from a two story rooftop.

Intel is the clear leader in fabrication process, architecture, single and multi-thread performance, not to mention thermal management and cost structure.

lol nub

U really think so?

Ya rly

 

[xtknight]

Originally posted by: MyStupidMouth
Its just you.

I'm sure it is. :roll:

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=27&threadid=1796279&enterthread=y

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=29&threadid=1796428&enterthread=y

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=29&threadid=1771160&enterthread=y

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=29&threadid=1654288&enterthread=y

 

[Jeff7181]

Originally posted by: markkleb
Hey "Jeff7181" dont forget socket 7, slot a, socket a, 754, 939, 940, AM2. LOL

And now I think some Intel are cheaper.

You don't need to put my name in quotes. It is my username... there's no question about it.

I haven't forgotten about any of those. I'm well aware of each of them. Are you aware of all the sockets and chipsets Intel has gone through, and the requirements to go from one generation to the next?

 

[corkyg]

I've used both for the past 25 years - mainly Intel because AMD didn't exist until the 90s. I like 'em both - AMD pushes the envelope for performance, but most software is more stable with Intel. Since XP, I have stuck with the P4, and I have not seen a freeze or a BSOD since then - about 2000 as I recall.

 

[Jeff7181]

Originally posted by: corkyg
I've used both for the past 25 years - mainly Intel because AMD didn't exist until the 90s. I like 'em both - AMD pushes the envelope for performance, but most software is more stable with Intel. Since XP, I have stuck with the P4, and I have not seen a freeze or a BSOD since then - about 2000 as I recall.

Using Windows to guage hardware stability? Are you fekking kidding me? Junk like Windows 95 and Windows ME should come with BSOD wallpaper as the default. Do you honestly think an Intel processor can handle shyt code any better than an AMD processor?

 

[Blain]

Wasn't it Quake II that required "drivers" for AMD CPUs?