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AMD vs Intel: A Linux Bout

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the battle-of-the-titans dept.

CrzyP writes "AnandTech puts the latest and greatest AMD and Intel CPUs, including 32-bit and 64-bit versions, to the test in their first ever "Linux Desktop CPU Roundup" to see which performs the best in various Linux applications including database, compiling, rendering, encryption, and more. They suggest the Athlon 64 3500+ over the P4 560 for "balancing price and performance". Very informative!"

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  1. AMD vs Intel by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    AMD is still having quiality control problems and there doesn't seem to be any end in sight. Yes, they are less expensive, but sometimes you get what you pay for. It also doesn't help when the only chipsets you can buy are made by VIA who also produce bug-ridden garbage.

  2. Re:duh by harrkev · · Score: 0, Troll
    Well yea. The AMD has more and bigger numbers. Its got to be gooder.

    Yeah, right!

    A64: 3 + 5 + 0 + 0 = 8
    P4: 5 + 6 + 0 = 11
    So, clearly the P4 is 37.5% faster than the Athlon. Duh!
    Oh, wait. What is the numerical value of the plus "+" in the Athlon model number?

    But then again, when comparing the A64 to the P4, 64 is a LOT bigger than 4, so the A64 must be MUCH better, right?

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