Best Intel / AMD Processors For Your PC

Picking out the best CPU (central processing unit) can sometimes be a very difficult task, especially if you do not know what to choose. There are many, many choices are there, but  there are only two major companies as of right now that develops processors. There is AMD and Intel, but which one should you choose?

AMD vs. Intel 

Intel and AMD have been developing processors for years now. For many years, Intel has always been preferred over AMD, for specific reasons you'll see down below.

Top AMD Processor:

AMD FX8150 8-Core

This bad boy is the best of what AMD has to offer. The FX8150 is the first native 8-core desktop processor, and it works incredibly well when it comes to multitasking. One simply cannot deny the speed of the AMD FX8150, but unfortunately, it falls behind an Intel Core i5, which basically means it won't even be a match for the Core i7. The price is what makes this powerful processor stand out. 


Clock Speed: 3.6 GHz

Cores: 8

Price: $189.99 (Amazon)



Top Intel Processor:

Intel® Core™ i7-3940XM Extreme Edition

This monster of a processor here is the fastest Intel Ivy Bridge processor as of right now. Those who require incredibly raw power for their new systems, should definitely get this processor.

Clock Speed: 3.0 GHz, up to 3.9 GHz

Cores: 4

Price: $1096.00 



Post by © 2012 Andy Chin 

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