Which processor? AMD 6400+ or Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600

[dtmcnamara]

Ok so I am building a new computer. Just something for school/minor video editing/some small games here and there. Nothing really in particular and nothing major so nothing needs to be THE BEST, but I dont want to skimp if I can.

Looking at either of these processors, anyone know pros and cons to each?

AMD Athlon 64 X2 6400+ Windsor 3.2GHz 2 x 1MB L2 Cache Socket AM2 Processor
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz 2 x 4MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor

[YoTa_BoX]

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz 2 x 4MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor


Quad core, yes sure nothing really uses all 4 as of yet but when stuff does you will be ready for it. if you went with just 2 cores then ya not as much processing power.

[DemonEyez]

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz 2 x 4MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor


Quad core, yes sure nothing really uses all 4 as of yet but when stuff does you will be ready for it. if you went with just 2 cores then ya not as much processing power.

the intels are doing better atm for video editing/processing kinda stuff.

[bafbrian]

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz 2 x 4MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor


Quad core, yes sure nothing really uses all 4 as of yet but when stuff does you will be ready for it. if you went with just 2 cores then ya not as much processing power.

I have to disagree, AMD processors have always done more work per cycle, reason the lower processor speed (rating), whereas Intel processors have more cycles where less work is done (need higher processor speed).

If all you is just basic stuff, stick with the Windsor.
Video/editing, go with the Intel as that is where they really shine.
Video gaming, go with the AMD with a good ATI gfx card.

[chrisdavis]

I have to disagree, AMD processors have always done more work per cycle, reason the lower processor speed (rating), whereas Intel processors have more cycles where less work is done (need higher processor speed).

If all you is just basic stuff, stick with the Windsor.
Video/editing, go with the Intel as that is where they really shine.
Video gaming, go with the AMD with a good ATI gfx card.

These statements were true prior to Intel releasing the Core 2 Duos.

Here is the X2 6400 being outbenched by the E6850
(a 3.0 gig cpu) in almost every test. And at some points being outbenched by an E6750 (2.66 gig cpu)

http://xtreview.com/addcomment-id-3115-view-Athlon-64-X2-6400+-review-and-benchmark.html


I am partial to Nvidia and right now as far as DX10 cards go Nvidia is still on top. Here are the Bioshock benchmarks

http://www.techspot.com/article/64-bioshock-performance/page5.html

[bafbrian]

This is just from personal experience I had building computers for people I know. I have always seemed to get more out a AMD than an Intel.

[DemonEyez]

This is just from personal experience I had building computers for people I know. I have always seemed to get more out a AMD than an Intel.

yeah again same. but that USED to be true. butwhen the core2duo's came out. Amd's been trying to play catchup.