AMD vs INTEL
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It changed over the years, from intel to amd then back to Intel. Currently definitely Intel for everything with the new Conroe and Woodcrest processors. They are out and should be available very soon almost everywhere.
Btw, Woodcrest is a dual processors dual core solution for workstations and servers (these are actually Xeons based on the new Conroe), while Conroe processors are desktop version processors that have no capability of running in multi-processor environments, though they are dual core.
The fastest Woodcrest right now is 3.0Ghz version with 4mb L2 cache and 1333Mhz FSB. Conroe goes to 2.97Ghz Extreme Edition and is pretty much the same except with less L2 cache.
AMD, was the ruler, Opteron series of processors (read 285-290 series) are still very good processors. They can hold their own against new Xeons, however it is important to point out that new Conroe and Woodcrest processors are currently the fastest on the market.
They show advantage over fastest AMD processors (even overclocked) up to 40% and the price is really competitive. You can get a Conroe at 2.66Ghz that will absolutely wipe out anything from AMD at around $400, and this Conroe is not the fastest. Not to mention the new Conroe processors overclock like motherfucker. People are already reaching 5Ghz with 2.33Ghz or 2.6ghz versions.
You can put money on this: Apple has been waiting for these processors to revamp new x86 PowerMacs. You will see very soon new Powermacs with Woodcrests.
Unfortunately for AMD they have absolutely nothing in their roadmap that will match anything from Intel's latest generation of processors at least until 2009. The only thing AMD is hoping will allow them to stay competitive is the new K8L generation of processors, but judging by some experts it might just not be enough.
So if you're buying a computer and you want to save, new Intel Conroe processors are your best choice. Faster, cooler and great overclocking for a low price.
If you want to spend some green, then go with dual Woodcrests at 3.0Ghz. Those puppies ROCK and will absolutely obliterate anything you throw at them.If you still decide, for some reason to go for AMD Opterons or FX62 new AM2 generation of FX processors support DDR2 memory and is really the only wise choice.
In conclusion, Intel is winning this round big time, and it's gonna last, unless something completely unpredictable happens, for at least 2-3 years, you are much better off with Intel now.
Hope that helps.