What is the difference between AMD and Intel processors?

AMD and Intel are two companies that produce products that do the same thing. There are differences in size, connectors, and performance; but in the end an AMD computer can do the same as an Intel computer.

Programs are a list of instructions. When a program runs, it tells the Processor the list of instructions it needs done, and the processor does it. Intel created a chip with a set of instructions that programs could call, these original instructions are all that is needed for any software to run.

Some years later AMD came out with a chip that could run the same instructions, using the same instruction calls. This makes the two chips compatable, which means both chips will run the same software. (Mac on the otherhand started with a different chip that was not compatable, and needed completely different software.)

As time goes on, newer chips have more instructions and run things faster, but they are still backwards compatable and have the original instruction calls.

Which is better for laptop? Depends on what you will use laptop for, and how much you will spend.

AMD chips are typically cheaper, and until recently, had better power consumption then Intel chips.

Intel chips are more expensive, but a Core-2-duo chip outperforms and is much better at power consumption then previous Intel chips.

Most new laptops should be fine for internet, office programs, music, and email. If you have specific needs for your laptop, be sure to take that into consideration. My biggest pet peeve with laptops is that good video cards (for gaming) are not upgradable, and can be easily overlooked in purchase.

Personally, I see a laptop as a secondary computer. My priorities are long battery life, weight, and integrated wi-fi. I would get a smaller screen (battery life and weight), and make sure wireless could be turned on and off with a switch (battery life). I would probably get an AMD chip, and get the best price per performance machine (not top of the line). But if I didn't have my higher-end gaming machine, I might consider an Intel machine with core-2-duo chip, making sure I got a good video card, with larger screen.

Considerations:

Weight, Battery Life, Screen Size, Docking Station capable, Performance, video.

Which brand is best? Professional IBM/Lenovo laptops are great, but cost more. I would suggest a name brand, Dell and HP have good equipment. Not sure how Toshiba and Gateway are these days.

Difference Between Amd And Intel

There are probably going to be different outcomes depending on what applications you're using. If you have a specific program in mind, many users may have already gauged how well it works for a given piece of hardware. I suspect that the outcome will vary depending on the application used. Back in the early 1990's, when many CPUs couldn't do certain mathematical functions like floating-decimal point calculations, you had to install a secondary chip, a co-processor onto your board. At the time, there was this flight-sim game called "Falcon 3" that required just that for some of its higher settings. According to legend, many people went out and bought co-processors like the 80387 thinking that if it works on Falcon3, it must make the system faster - but it didn;t work tat way, it just helped with applications that used that specific kind of equation. Similarly, an AMD or Intel processor isn't going to give you all-around improvement - one will lead the other in some applications. However, at the far end of the spectrum, Intel is supposed to lead AMD in the quad-core race so crucial to hardcore gamers. If gaming is your thing (if you're asking to compare two things for you, really need to specify your intended use) the really critical factor is probably your type of video card, especially whether its PCI-e or AGP (and which generation of either) and how much RAM (and its speed it has and what kind of GPU runs it.

About CPUs(processors):

AMD and Intel are both processor manufacturers. There only difference is the name. What really makes is the speed of the processor from any brand you get. I recommend a CPU(or processor) with 2.4GHz, but 2GHz is fine! The best CPU is any of the Intel Core 2 Duos, they are different then Intel Core duo.

About Laptop:

The best laptop brand is sony(for their VAIOs), but the brand name actually doesn't matter. I am going to give some advice on what kind of laptop to get:

1)1024MB RAM or more

2) 80GB or more.

2) 2GHz processor or higher.

3) 15.4 inch screen or less(I recommend 12.1 inch). A big screen will make the computer weight, and the battery will finish in about one and a half hour. I have experienced this everyday so I am telling you this.

Those are some thing good for a laptop. And select a best answer, cause I actually put some effort in answering.

The price difference is true but other than that you won't notice anything. The newer Intel Processors have more cache and right now are performing better and their new processors are also more energy efficient which is good news for you if you're looking to purchase a laptop. Odds are though that you'll end up getting more power for you money going with an Amd processor which are historically the more economical choice.

AMD processors are cheaper. And in some cases, better. AMD has constantly worked to produce better/faster processors than Intel. This is why they are still around, while others have gone away.

I have a Gateway with an AMD turion 64. Runs great. Love it. Pleasantly surprised with the quality.

My daughter has a HP/Compaq (same company) with an AMD Turion 64, and it's excellent.

The AMD laptops will be less expensive than Intel based laptops. In 95% of the cases, your software will not care if it's AMD or Intel.

The differance is disputed alot. Some say Intel is better some say AMD is better. The bottom line is AMD is cheaper than Intel, however Intel runs slightly better at the moment. So I would have you go with Intel currently (though 2 months ago I might have said AMD).

I prefer to build my own computers, however I commonly recommend Dell to people who do not build their own. Their Tech support is not that good though so watch out for that.

Anyway, for a laptop built sometime soon go with the Intel Core 2 Duo.

The difference is that they are made by 2 different companies. The will generally accomplish the same tasks, and if you don't already understand the difference, it won't matter much to you.

As to which is better, it depends on the processor, and when you buy it. AMD and Intel have a habit of leapfrogging each other in technology, so it is hard to say without knowing what you are looking at exactly. I would look for cnet laptop reviews or something to help guide your decision making process.

uhhhh...there are some technical differences between the two, but describing them ,I don't think, is what you are after. As to which is better, It depends on which processor you get( both companies make SEVERAL processors) In a nutshell, Intel processors are typically better then their AMD counterpart but also typically more expensive. I would recommend you check out this website to get information on different computer components (it also lets you search for prices of different computer sellers) It has a lot of good info that should help you make a good decision but it is not terribly technical (you should check out their online buying guides).

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