Intel e7400 2.8GHz vs AMD X2 6000+ 3.1GHz

Sanman99

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I am probably going to buy a computer sometime soon, and was wondering if I should get one processor or the other (from a custom builder).

I have researched it for a week or two now, but I decided to just ask on the forums here.

My question:
What is the difference in performance between the two processors?



Thanks
 

halcyon

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I would go with the e7400 unless you just feel obliged to help the little guy. I think you'll not only get better performance but higher performance upgrades in the future.
 

DiscoDuck

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I have many computers and I try to stick with one platform so I can cross transplant parts as needed. Most of them are AMD. But my newest gaming machine was an intel E8400 based rig. The performance difference was enough for me to buy my first intel processor since a celeron 466. I put together a nvidia 740g and 4850e rig for a friend last night and at rock bottom prices it will make one sweet non gaming upgrade ($181 with ram and psu) with very low power use.
 

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actually, if future upgrades are a consideration, you'd be a bit better off with the amd build, just make sure you're getting a newer model am2+ motherboard. amd tends to change sockets less frequently than intel. in fact, intel probably won't be making any additional processors for the 775 socket, so you'd be limited to the current offerings for future upgrades.

if you're looking for straight-up performance now, the intel proc might be a little faster, but the difference won't be much between the two. You'd be fine either way. you won't be able to tell a difference unless you're running synthetic benchmarks
 

Sanman99

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I'll probably get the AMD X2 6000+. It is cheaper, probably about the same performance.

I don't usually upgrade any part of a computer, so I don't really need to look at many specifics other than the performance and price.
 

Mondoman

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The e7400 is *much* faster. The Athlon 64 x2 is equivalent to the old Pentium D CPUs, while the e7400 is a (3rd generation?) Core2Duo, which is much faster at the same clock speed, has a much larger cache, supports the new SSE4.1 instructions, and uses less power.
As for future upgrades, that depends on how long your MB maker supplies updated BIOS's. Most older socket AM2/2+ and 775 boards can't take the latest CPUs not because they won't fit, but because the MB manufacturer has stopped producing BIOS upgrades that include support for the newest CPUs. Gigabyte and Asus currently seem to be better with this than some other makers.
Those who noted above that the "correct" peer for an e7400 is a Phenom II x3 are correct. Finally, if you are concerned about gaming performance, it's the graphics card that will make the difference, not the CPU.

 

Sanman99

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I guess I'll get the Intel, then. Thanks for all the help!
Tom's Hardware Forums are literally the best, ever!Sanman99
 

loneninja

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Don't even compare the X2 against the Pentium D, the Pentium D was absolute garbage. According to Tom's charts an Athlon X2 4000 @2.0Ghz(Windsor) out performs the Pentium D 960 @ 3.6Ghz in Supreme Commander. Yeah the C2D are much better than the X2, but the X2 is much better than Pentium D was.

As to the OP's question, I would go with the C2D if the systems are priced similarly and have the same graphics card.