which processor is better

[turtile]

ok... but im still confused with this

http://www23.tomshardware.com/cpu.html?modelx=33&model1=448&model2=474&chart=174

the cpu benchmark for the PD is very much higher then the Athlon 64

The CPU tester utilizes dual cores. Most games do not. So the benchmark above is useless.

 

[freedonutss]

Pentium D Dual Core beats AMD in benchmarks. Intels run at lower temps but have a lower temperature before it burns up. AMD run at higher temps but have a higher temperature threshold. Honestly, I would use the Dual core. There is maybe a slight difference between the two.

 

[m6qrp]

thanks guys for all your replies. this is for my second rig which i plan to use as a backup system. i think that i'll go for the PD.

 

[turtile]

Pentium D Dual Core beats AMD in benchmarks. Intels run at lower temps but have a lower temperature before it burns up. AMD run at higher temps but have a higher temperature threshold. Honestly, I would use the Dual core. There is maybe a slight difference between the two.

You have it reverse. Intel Netburst > temp than AMD K8