Can't decide which processor is better, AMD or INTEL.

[theASSAsiN]

Hi guyz !
I want to know what's the difference between AMD cores and INTEL cores. I read somewhere that INTEL processors having four cores were still better in performance than AMD processors having 6-8 cores. How are the cores in the two of them different?

 

[itmoba]

A CPU doesn't just boil down to the number of cores it has; performance, or the lack thereof, depends upon the quality of its architecture, design, and implementation.

Things you need to consider:

{*} Core count (you've already got this)

{*} Threads per core (how many concurrent threads can run on a single core? For example, Hyperthreading on Intel's CPUs splits one physical core into two logical cores; in other words, each physical core can process 2 concurrent threads)

{*} Cache (L1, L2, L3, L4): the amount of cache is important, and cache coherency is another issue (I won't get into this because it might be above your level of understanding). Right now, the important areas of focus are L1 through L3.

{*} Memory-controllers, transistor count, clocks per tick, etc...: Not going to touch this.


So, which is better? Between 1999 and 2006, AMD's processors literally thrashed the best Intel could muster (minus the P3s). However, Intel was able to get back into the game in 2006 with its Centrino-based line (i.e., the Pentium M and Core Duo), which heavily borrowed from their Pentium 3 architecture. The Pentium 4 architecture was horrible and was ultimately abandoned in favor of the older Pentium 3 architecture. Interestingly enough, the processors by Intel were so good that people literally took the Centrinos from laptops, used a base converter, and used that processor instead of the crappy Pentium 4 (e.g., a 1.8 GHz Centrino laptop processor outperforming a 3.2 GHz Pentium 4 Extreme edition). When Intel caught wind of this, they began to pay attention and ultimately the same Centrino technology would find its way onto the desktop scene.

 

[bicycle_repair_man]

As well as the good points raised by itmoba, you also need to consider how the software you're using will utilise the cores. For example, a CPU with eight cores won't improve performance if you're playing a game that only scales for three cores.

 

[Suzana Gamer]

DX9 Was the era potent dual Core 3.5 ghz Intel / AMD products
DX11 Was the era potent quad cores i5ks/i7ks 4.5 ghz +
DX12 will be the era of Hexa/Octa cores, of course the quad cores will keep selling like some I3S did this years.

If you plan a non upgrade for the next 5 years. Go for intel i7 4790k/4770K series.

If you do not have enough money to afford I7ks. You can go for Xeon 1231 or FX 9590. Xeon its a I7 without graphic card and without Overclock. But like i said DX12 will be the Octa cores era. I bet this Cpus will last 4 years in DX12 minimum

I5 4690K its the best gaming cpu in the world for the moment but im sure in 2 or 3 years this cpu will start have issues with games asking 6, 8, 12 cores to be able to run 3 sli/cf or 4 sli/cf. Also i bet in 3 years 4k 60 fps wil be the new gamer res, like 1080p or 1440p are now.