Which CPU is better ??

[mariorbros56]

hY. . .i am lookin to build a new computer for work. ..

which cpu is better ??
AMD Phenom x3 8650 ??
or
Intel C2D 7400 ??

and
which graphic card is better for work like drawing ??
NVIDIA or ATI ??

tHanks in Advance

 

[joefriday]

The E7400 is markedly better. Can't make a recommendation on the videocard though.

 

[tahmid]

Take the C2D and ATI HD4550

 

[macabre215]

E7400

graphics card depends on what you are willing to spend, i would suggest a 4850 or GTS 250 <<<< is cheaper right now

4550 would be fine if you don't game

 

[someguy7]

The 8650 is crap.

Look at a PII based x3 like the 710 or 720BE. Those two cpus also retail closer to the price of the Intel e7400 also. At least in the states on newegg.

I would lean towards a Phenom II x3 system.

Look for some benchmarks with the app you intend to use for your work. See how it fares on each arch. and how well it scales as the cores go up.

 

[megamanx00]

E7400

If you're looking at an AMD CPU choose the Phenom II X3 710 or 720. Those two CPUs are a great value, and look even more attractive when you consider that you have a chance to unlock the 4th core and get even more value for it. Of course you need a board with ACC, and a bit of luck, for that.

 

[mamw93]

The Core 2 Duo actually beat out the AMD Phenom procs in certain tests. If you don't believe me Tom's Hardware did the experiment.

 

[antmiu2]

e7400+ati hd 4670