AMD v/s Intel

[vikramwaits]

IM planning to buy a laptop coming week and im in love with the pavillion series. Im sorry forgot to introduce myselves, My names Vikram and i live in middle east where we don't have all that good range of laptops. Anyhow im very confused between the core 2 duo and AMd 64 turion. Which of the 2 is better.Even realised that AMD's are cheaper. My use shall be normal but shall be viewing a lot of movies and games. So i want a processor that is good with graphics with no other disadvantage. So can some one please some time for me and explain me the difference between the 2 processors and also suggest me which one shall i go for.

Thank you

[artp209]

Comparing the two depends on which models of each. Generally, a Core 2 duo is faster and more expensive. My laptop has a AMD Turion processor only because I felt it was the best value at the time. I wouldn't reject a laptop because it included either of the CPUs, because they are both quite capable. Other features may be more important.

[vikramwaits]

its not really a matter of rejecting or something, but i was just trying to get the difference as im planning to buy one soon. To be more specific i would put it as this way- AMD turion 64 X2 v/s Intel Core 2 duo. Which ones better and faster..and basically wats the idfference between them. Wat shall even be the negative sides of each of em. I had consulted roughly regarding this and he said that graphics are better on AMD but its get hot quickly! any comments??

[George Hallam]

Intel all the way, they are more efficient and the chipsets with the MOBO are alot better all round go with intel 100%

[artp209]

Vikram, it is apparent to me that the Intel Core 2 Duo mobile processors are currently better in every way. If you're looking for the best performance in a laptop, stay with them.

Art

[Heartborne]

Up until 2 or 3 years ago I'd have said go with AMD but now Intel is firmly ahead of the competition in areas of price, performance and reliability.

[vikramwaits]

Hmm..to be honest i had decided on intel but then just had a 2nd thot of why not an AMD. Anways i shall be buying a Intel. Thanks for the help guys...