Yet another laptop question - somebody please explain the difference between the processors for me? [more inside]
posted by antifuse on Dec 28, 2008 - 8 answers

AMD or Intel? (2008 Edition) [more inside]
posted by edbyford on Jul 10, 2008 - 17 answers

What are the most energy-efficient microprocessors currently available in mass-market PCs/laptops? [more inside]
posted by nyterrant on Apr 12, 2007 - 5 answers

Where can i find benchmarks between AMD Turion 64 X2 and the Intel Core duo / Core 2 duo? [more inside]
posted by EvilKenji on Aug 20, 2006 - 2 answers

I'm trying to choose a new processor, and don't know which one to buy. [more inside]
posted by tdreyer1 on Jun 8, 2006 - 22 answers

I'm somewhat of a professional computer guy but even I am totally mystified by the current state of Intel and AMD processors. Can someone hip to the latest explain why chips are suddenly only going 1.8Ghz again, which chips from Intel are powerful enough for HD playback, and what, if any, good a 64 bit processor does for today? [more inside]
posted by mathowie on Feb 28, 2006 - 23 answers

To get the best performance per dollar, do I want an Intel Pentium D or an AMD Athlon 64 X2 for my new DB+Compute server? [more inside]
posted by b1tr0t on Nov 14, 2005 - 18 answers

AMD or Intel? I'm calling on the collective to abandon corporate loyalties and reveal unto me a true assessment. Even the mighty Tom has no clear answer. For the home-user who wants to avoid obsolescence for the next 18 months, which of these two companies' processing products offers the best bang for my buck? Or more specifically, for my $180 or less? [MI] [more inside]
posted by grabbingsand on May 4, 2004 - 13 answers