Quote Originally Posted by iPrank
If price is not a factor, buy Intel. No doubt you'll get better community support/ application support. (don't want to go into speed comparison.)
What? This makes no sense. You should go with AMD for the Application support.

Both AMD and Intel support the x86 platform. I have never run across an application that could not run on both AMD and Intel. It's bad design if it cannot run on both (unless it's an APP specific for the platform like a performance read out application for HyperThreading on an Intel CPU (AMD has hyperthreading, btw)).

AMD's 64 bit processor supports both 32 and 64bit applications natively so it only makes sense that AMD would be the better choice in applciation compatability.

Also, what do you mean community support? Both have a huge following....
Quote Originally Posted by RobDog888
Well thats for a Xeon processor. I'm not going to get one of those.
I may be wrong but I remember reading somewhere that you can not compare a Intel 3.0 with an AMD 3000. Its something to do with the way AMD uses different measurements. an AMD 3000 is not a 3.0 Gig like Intels its actually less from what I hear.
A 3GHz Intel is comparable to a 3000+ from AMD. Hence the name. AMD cannot say "3000+ is equal to a 3GHz Intel" so they say it's equal to a 3GHz Duron CPU.
Quote Originally Posted by RobDog888
Price is not a factor and I have to say I am biased towards Intel as I have been a Intel user all my life with no problems. I want quality and performance as its going to cost allot. Dont want to waste money but not afraid to spend it.
If you are biased towards Intel then that's fine. Both processors will work for you perfectly.

Quote Originally Posted by RobDog888
See so then a AMD 3000 CPU for say $100 is not that same value and performance as an Intel CPU 3.0 for $150. The Intel CPU will outperform the AMD since the AMD is actually like a 1.8?
The 3000+ means it's comparable to a 3GHz performance. AMD's GHz doesn't matter as much. It gives more performance per Hertz.
Quote Originally Posted by RobDog888
Yes, I am hearing a theme for this thread already but the votes dont match with the theme. AMD is more expensive I think from what I have seen in pricing.
I always get my stuff at NewEgg.com. They usually have great pricing. Some of AMD's new chips are expensive, but overall Intel is higher.