The age-old question comparing Intel to AMD

[Dougx1317]

I know this type of question has been asked a million or so time, but I can't find any with these cpu's.

I was going to get an Intel E7200, but I was also looking at AMD X2 processors. What X2 processor would most equal the E7200 in performance? Also, would I be better off getting the E5200 right now? What would the performance difference be? I won't be overclocking.

 

[smithereen]

If you don't plan on overclocking, E7200 and X2 6000 would provide similar performance, both around the $100 area. The Intel has a narrow performance advantage; the AMD has a narrow price advantage. Mid-level AMD chipsets have a large advantage over Intels, and a Socket AM2+ board would not need to be upgraded for AMD's next-gen processors, to upgrade from E7200 to Core i7, you would need to change your board and your memory. Personally, I would recommend the AMD with a 780G or 790GX board, but it is a tough call at this point. The 790GX comes with formidable integrated graphics and the option to crossfire a entry- to mid-level graphics card or two with it, so the integrated power does not go to waste. Obviously, on a decent board you could overclock the E7200 to kingdom come and back, and then it's a hell of a deal, but the board would not come cheap, and there is some element of risk in doing so.

 

[joelg88]

Go with the E7200

 

[roofus]

Actually you can get a board to take an e7200 to kingdom come and back for around a hundred bucks. Shop the p35 chipset and you will see alot of options. Actually, there are even some p45 for just a little over a hundred.

 

[someguy7]

If you wont overlock I would consider spending a little bit more money on the cpu and get a e8400.

But with the Info you gave its hard to pick a cpu. You didnt say what other parts you are going to use. Or what is the purpose of the machine.

They are both good cpus for the money and if you could give more info people count give ya some better advice. As smithereen did with all the board/graphics options/upgrade uptions in the future

 

[IzzyCraft]

The equivalent is always the one that matches the price of the other one although i think an old winscore 6400+ is the only performance =

 

[Thorbaden]

for games there is no performance comparison between amd and the e7200. e7200 beats all of amd. even the e5200 does that. if you overclock the e5200 to teh same speed as an 8500 (3.13ghz i think or something, which is really easy as many people get 3.3ghz without increasing voltage) there will only be about a 10% performance difference between the two. sped $180 on an e8500 or $80 on an e5200 or $120 on an e 7200 (which is only 2-3% better than the e5200 at same speeds) your choice.

 

[chookman]

For strictly no overclocking for a gaming machine i would agree with someguy7, spending a little more cash and getting something at a higher clock and more cache would be much more beneficial.

 

[enigma067]

I know this type of question has been asked a million or so time, but I can't find any with these cpu's.

I was going to get an Intel E7200, but I was also looking at AMD X2 processors. What X2 processor would most equal the E7200 in performance? Also, would I be better off getting the E5200 right now? What would the performance difference be? I won't be overclocking.

Intel processors cost more then AMD's offering.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xi4yxKNWehU

Save yourself some money...... It's the smartest choice.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ivx0XYMCZJw

 

[cjl]

Intel processors cost more then AMD's offering.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xi4yxKNWehU

Save yourself some money...... It's the smartest choice.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ivx0XYMCZJw

Of course, the smart ones will compare the intel Q9300, Q6600, and similar $180-$300 CPUs to the AMD offering, rather than a $1000 Extreme Edition. Suddenly, this argument goes out of the window.

As for that second one, it's a single test that doesn't have any details. It also goes completely against every benchmark online, which makes it somewhat suspicious.