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by sambath kumar on December 12th, 2003

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What is the difference between AMD's processors and Intel's Pentium 4 processors?

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  • by qualhiveldorf on February 16th, 2004

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    The main difference between AMD and Intel processors are that AMD processors have a 10 step execution process which doesn't allow as fast of a clock but AMD's counter that by being able to do moreoperations per clock cycle. Intls on the other hand have a 20 step execution proccess which allows much higher clock speeds but they have fewer operations per clock. Thats why a 2.08 Ghz AMD barton can perform at levels like a 2.8 GHz Pentium 4. Another difference between the processors are the sockets they use. AMD's generally use Socket A (462 pins) while Intel generally uses Socket 478 (478 pins). Other differences include supported chipsets, AMD motherboards generally use SIS, VIA, or Nforce chipsets while Intel motherboards use Intel, SIS, and most recently ATI chipsets. AMD is a favorite for overclockers because with minor modifications the FSB multiplier can be unlocked while Intel multipliers cannot be unlocked (Not to say that AMD is used exclusively by overclockers, because it is not, but this ability to be unlocked is a plus). Also as of now Intel processors have the largest L3 cache at 2mb while the largest for AMD is 1mb.

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  • by RockyRun2011 on July 22nd, 2007

    RockyRun2011

    To be honest, i have no idea. But I have an AMD Athlon II, and It kicks my brother's intel's ass!

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  • by DR HANDY on July 2nd, 2007

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    AMD is a killer when it comes to gaming and cheaper than INTEL while INTEL is a multi tasking processor but more expensive than AMD. AMD runs cooler than INTEL so it gives a less power consumption than INTEL.

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  • by Badcube on May 19th, 2009

    Badcube

    Sounds like AMD is better for Gaming and overall? Ty

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  • by Aviral on July 21st, 2007

    Aviral

    For PROLONGED Internet usage is it good to go for AMD 32 bit Athlon (or any other available in same range) or INTEL Pentium 4 with 3.o Ghz HT?

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  • by Brian I on July 22nd, 2007

    Brian I

    Intel was the only producer of CPUs for PCs for many years. However over the past few years Intel and AMD have been playing leapfrog with each other - for a while one has the fastest chip and then the other has. As an Englishman with the typical English love of the underdog I'm proud to say that I have NEVER owned an Intel chip. I'm an AMD die-hard.

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  • by nur saadah on July 19th, 2007

    nur saadah

    the spelling of the words differentiate them.hahaha

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