which is better? p4 805 d or amd 3700+

[smooth3d1]

Which is better? p4 805 d or amd 3700+, I plan buying a new cpu soon. I know the p4 is a dual core cpu and the amd 3700+ is a single core.

Between these two, which would be better for encoding video and multi tasking at the same time. I would assume the 3700 cpu will be faster in single thread apps, but I want to be able to use the computer while encoding, thanks for any help I get.

 

[evilr00t]

The 805D would be a better bet for your application.

 

[aequalsb]

Pentium MMX 166@233
32MB PC66 SDRAM CAS2
ATI Rage II+ 2M
200W Generic AT PSU
4X Sony CD-ROM
1275MB Seagate 3600rpm

Now your computer takes me back to high school..... Our's came w/ an encyclopedia. We used it to look up body parts. ah...My first computer porn. Good times. =)

 

[dasickninja]

Stay on target here man.
To the original poster, the PD 805 will be better for what you plan just like what evilroot said and unless you overclock you don;t really have to worry about excessive heat or any of that.

 

[NaDa]

805D would be better in more programs than 3700+. Its faster at DivX certanly.
Conroe would be a far better buy.
Are you buying a new system or just upgrading? Are you overclocking?

 

[dasickninja]

Not all boards support conroe though

 

[kwalker]

For encoding and very little else the D805 wins hands down.
But over all the 3700+ is the better CPU.
If you’re using the computer for much more than encoding you will be disappointed in the performance of the D805 unless overclocked.
Pcmark scores high and divX scores higher with the Smithfield dual core.
Take a good look at the charts before you make the jump.
http://www23.tomshardware.com/cpu.html?modelx=33&model1=449&model2=487&chart=177
Multi tasking is the only other benefit I can think of that is noticeable between the two.

 

[smooth3d1]

Thanks for all the reply's, I know that 3700 is better at most things but i really want a dual core for multi tasking, I would prefer a 3800+ x2, but it is out of my price range, I do very little gaming on my pc. Is more programs going to take advantage of dual coresin the future? is the 805 more future proof?, and this is a new system. thanks

 

[jamesgoddard]

It's not how future proof the CPU is you should worry about - but more how future proof the motherboard is... If you do go for the 805 make sure you get a motherboard that can also support core2duo for some time in the future, Asrock do a range of very cheap core2duo compatible motherboards. Something like the Asrock 775Dual-VSTA http://www.asrock.com/PRODUCT/775Dual-VSTA.htm will support everything you can chuck at it, and is very cheap...

 

[Aids]

What exactly is your price range?

 

[AddictiveHerring]

Umm, first of all in general THe pentium D 8xx series, is complete crap, Hot as hell, slow as hell, and power hogs. But if you are considering the 805 overclock I suppose that would run better than A stock 3700.

Intel will have the upperhand in encoding etc. however I honestly suggest an E6300, If it is out of the price range wait, it would be worth a month of waiting easy, and once again you have some better future proofing.

 

[qcmadness]

Umm, first of all in general THe pentium D 8xx series, is complete crap, Hot as hell, slow as hell, and power hogs. But if you are considering the 805 overclock I suppose that would run better than A stock 3700.

Intel will have the upperhand in encoding etc. however I honestly suggest an E6300, If it is out of the price range wait, it would be worth a month of waiting easy, and once again you have some better future proofing.

There will NOT be price cut for C2D family in October.

 

[AddictiveHerring]

I neither said that, nor implied that, I meant wait until you can afford it. lol

I just checked newegg could you shell out 30 more for a Pentium D 915? $128 w/free shipping,

There also is an X2 3800 in the Oem section for $137 however you would have to purchase a HSF combo most likely. If you do buy the 805 or the 3700 I suggest buying them OEM and taking the extra money and buying a third party HSF, at least for the 805, which is just soooo much hotter than it is fast.

 

[qcmadness]

I neither said that, nor implied that, I meant wait until you can afford it. lol

I just checked newegg could you shell out 30 more for a Pentium D 915? $128 w/free shipping,

There also is an X2 3800 in the Oem section for $137 however you would have to purchase a HSF combo most likely. If you do buy the 805 or the 3700 I suggest buying them OEM and taking the extra money and buying a third party HSF, at least for the 805, which is just soooo much hotter than it is fast.

I live in Hong Kong.
I can buy a x2 3600+ for ~US$120.

 

[angry_ducky]

I neither said that, nor implied that, I meant wait until you can afford it. lol

I just checked newegg could you shell out 30 more for a Pentium D 915? $128 w/free shipping,

There also is an X2 3800 in the Oem section for $137 however you would have to purchase a HSF combo most likely. If you do buy the 805 or the 3700 I suggest buying them OEM and taking the extra money and buying a third party HSF, at least for the 805, which is just soooo much hotter than it is fast.

I live in Hong Kong.
I can buy a x2 3600+ for ~US$120.

2x256K L2 cache?? It's a dual-core Sempron :lol:

 

[qcmadness]

2x256K L2 cache?? It's a dual-core Sempron :lol:

The "Sempron" x2 3600+ can kill PD-915 :lol:

 

[dasickninja]

You're basing this off of what?

 

[qcmadness]

You're basing this off of what?

http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/cpu/display/athlon64-x2-3600.html

 

[dasickninja]

Thanks for the info I was wondering what you meant by "Sempron 3600". I tried looking for benches for comparison and I couldn't find any. Thanks for the correction.

 

[jamesgoddard]

You're basing this off of what?

http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/cpu/display/athlon64-x2-3600.html

pwned

 

[dasickninja]

Read the above post jackass.

 

[joefriday]

D805. It so terribly owns the 3700 in multithreaded encoding applications it's not even a valid comparison. You'll need an FX-57 to keep up with an 805 in multithreaded apps.

 

[AddictiveHerring]

Damn, I am jealous, newegg treats me right though.

 

[qcmadness]

Damn, I am jealous, newegg treats me right though.

But it is a Socket AM2 part.

 

[angry_ducky]

D805. It so terribly owns the 3700 in multithreaded encoding applications it's not even a valid comparison. You'll need an FX-57 to keep up with an 805 in multithreaded apps.

You're biased because you own a D805. Nonetheless, the 3700+ is only 400MHz away from being an FX57; their core, cache, architecture, and everything else are the same. Aside from the price, of course :lol: