I searched and searched, but no relevant threads came up and non-debate section versions where either very old or extremely derailed, hence my creating this thread.
I would say Intel currently dominate the market. The Core 2 Duos have excellent architecture and they have the ability to overclock like anything! Current benchmarks do show that even low end Core 2 Duos can stand on top of any AMD system. I know that AMD have lost several hundred million from the C2D (Core 2 Duo) release, and I suspect they will pull back with their 65nm chips, but by then, Intel could have released their 40nm chips!
Not just in the gaming area but also in general applications, the Core 2 Duo seems to stay up on top! I was actually surprised by some of these results myself because it is uncommon to see Intel dominate most applications! Certainly, this put confidence in me when I purchased my E6400!
Even during encoding, compressing and de-compressing, the C2D stays on top consistantly, even with the E6600, now costing a mere £150, is running over even the FX-60, AMDs flagship market processor.
The list goes on but I don't want to add any more images in fear of 56k users, heh.
So, in my opinion, Intel currently dominates the CPU market with their flagship processor, Core 2 Duo. I have no doubt in my mind that AMD will push back and release a fantastic new processor, probably beating the C2D. It is an absolutely fantastic time for buyers. AMD and Intel will soon be battling the entire market again, which means incredibly low prices for the consumers, ourselves.
What is your view?
- Kyle.
> With thanks to TzH for the benchmarks.
I would say Intel currently dominate the market. The Core 2 Duos have excellent architecture and they have the ability to overclock like anything! Current benchmarks do show that even low end Core 2 Duos can stand on top of any AMD system. I know that AMD have lost several hundred million from the C2D (Core 2 Duo) release, and I suspect they will pull back with their 65nm chips, but by then, Intel could have released their 40nm chips!
Not just in the gaming area but also in general applications, the Core 2 Duo seems to stay up on top! I was actually surprised by some of these results myself because it is uncommon to see Intel dominate most applications! Certainly, this put confidence in me when I purchased my E6400!
Even during encoding, compressing and de-compressing, the C2D stays on top consistantly, even with the E6600, now costing a mere £150, is running over even the FX-60, AMDs flagship market processor.
The list goes on but I don't want to add any more images in fear of 56k users, heh.
So, in my opinion, Intel currently dominates the CPU market with their flagship processor, Core 2 Duo. I have no doubt in my mind that AMD will push back and release a fantastic new processor, probably beating the C2D. It is an absolutely fantastic time for buyers. AMD and Intel will soon be battling the entire market again, which means incredibly low prices for the consumers, ourselves.
What is your view?
- Kyle.
> With thanks to TzH for the benchmarks.
Last edited by leetkyle (2007-05-04 06:00:29)
