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payot   03-03-2009 at 02:41:36 PM

Hi, Im going to upgrade my computer to use programs like 3d Max and Maya. I know that intel CPU are better for those programs than AMD, but it also cost a lot more

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yomamafor1   03-03-2009 at 05:57:41 PM
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Actually not exactly. While Core i7 920 is about $100~200 USD more than the highest end of AMD's Phenom II, it does perform a lot better in 3D rendering programs.

http://www.techreport.com/r.x/socket-am3/wb-3dsmax-render.gif

Personally I think by going for Core i7 you'll get a better performance / cost ratio.

------------------------------ Intel will not take the top spot, or probably the top 3 spot back for the forseeable future. Not even with 32nm and more cores will intel be able to beat Jaguar. - JennyH the AMDiot, Nov 2009
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loneninja   03-03-2009 at 05:59:41 PM
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Phenom and C2Q perform similarly in 3ds max, not sure about maya. The I7 is much better than either in 3ds max if you can afford it. Basically go for the fastest quad core you can afford, don't bother looking at duel core processors as a 2.0Ghz quad renders faster than a 3.0Ghz dual core.

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