I am so confused about processors!?

[1dsandtrap]

I was going to get the athlon 64 3200 but its only 2.0ghz and cost $200
but a pentium 4 2.4ghz is $150, why would AMD charge so much more?

[|D|-Char-ley_Killa]

Re: I am so confused about processors!?

they have different eqivilents, 3200 = p4 3.2 or so

[Krypp596]

Re: I am so confused about processors!?

AMD 64 is just better...

[1dsandtrap]

Re: I am so confused about processors!?

ok thnks for the help

[imported_sandman]

Re: I am so confused about processors!?

AMD has lower speeds, but uses more efficient technology. Like Char-ley said, a 3200+ is roughly equivalent to a P4 3.2GHz.

[Karl]

Re: I am so confused about processors!?

Whats a 3500+ Equivelant too ?

[Firefly]

Re: I am so confused about processors!?

3.5 Ghz

[colony]

Re: I am so confused about processors!?

An Athlon 64 3200+ is more like a 3.4ghz P4 in gaming

[imported_sandman]

Re: I am so confused about processors!?

The AMD numbers (3200, 3500, etc.) are roughly equivalent to the same speed in MHz for P4, i.e. a 3500 is about 3.5GHz for a P4. That's just comparison performance-wise.

[1dsandtrap]

Re: I am so confused about processors!?

alright good I was getting a little sacred when newegg said it was only 2.2ghz

[Sniper_13]

Re: I am so confused about processors!?

the p4 can only have 32 bits processed at a time, the AMD 64 can have 64 bits process at a time which simply makes it better for gaming cause after all games do demand alot of processing. so go with the AMD its much better , btw i have the same on just make sure u dont get the clawhammer core cause u cant oc it that much

[rombaft]

Re: I am so confused about processors!?

AMD cpu's just can do more calculation per clock cycle, this is why they have the same performance or better performance then the intels.

if you buy an AMD look for a san diego core, they have better memory handling

[|D|-Char-ley_Killa]

Re: I am so confused about processors!?

why doesnt AMD make there clock speeds the same it would be so cool, and people wouldnt look at intel and think that higher means better!

[rombaft]

Re: I am so confused about processors!?

why doesnt AMD make there clock speeds the same it would be so cool, and people wouldnt look at intel and think that higher means better!

they just have a different architecture, wich means they can't handle clockspeeds like intel.
But actualy the AMD are more effective.

Let me put it this way for making you understand in a certain way.

intel is a 1.8L engine , who can run 10.000 rpm and on 10.000rpm it has 300Hp .

AMD is a 4.0L engine, who can only run 6.000 rpm, but on 6.000rpm it has 350Hp .

rpm is the clock speed, Hp is the power

[djstubbs]

Re: I am so confused about processors!?

rombaft speaks the truth.