To answer your questions, for me there are two main things to compare:
Just quote you example plug from
http://www.potterhouse.net/
1. Price - Intel 6750 is going at $315, I can't fine the exact match from AMD so I use below:
- Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0GHz 6MB LGA775 Box $369.00
- AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core 6400+ 3.2GHz 2MB AM2 Black Edition at $355.00
I
will take the Intel for their much advance core design (45nm process vs 65nm), lower power consumption, lower heat and better overclocking capability
2. Performance - Again, this is not the absolute, nevertheless a good barometer on where the chip lies....check out a few synthetic benchmarks from the pros:
http://www.firingsquad.com/hardware/intel_core_2_duo_e8500_wolfdale/page4.asp
Other consideration including the motherboard chipset....during my purchase time the Intel P35 chipset was far more superior than the Nforce or VIA chipset on AMD.....also drivers and compatibility seems less of an issue from my pass experience :sweat:
And finally, I am a little sceptical on AMD PR rating on their processor...basically they quoted their lower speed's chip with Intel equivalent PR rating....though they claim equal or faster in term of performance, I somehow feel otherwise....it's like saying their 1000cc car is equal or better than Intel 1.4L car....it's bull.....I am not willing to pay for that :thumbsd: