Processor speeds

Processor speeds are largely irrelevant these days due to the rapidly
changing state of processor development. The last time that I checked, Intel
processors were favored for their performance - but there was news about AMD
"catching up" very soon (haven't heard about that yet).

The decision regarding a processor is one that only you can make.
Unfortunately, it takes a bunch of reading and research to make an informed
choice. You'll find people who swear by the AMD's and you'll find others who
swear by the Intel's. Who's right? I dunno.

Finally, some consideration must be given to how you'll use the processor.
Do you game? Do you do a lot of video editing? Or, do you just surf the web
and check your email? Each processor has different things to offer for each
of these scenarios - and it'll get even more confusing as you blend them
together to try and get the most effective mix for your system.

Now, all this having been said - I'm an Intel fan myself.

- John

"Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:

> AMD Desktop Processors Introduction
> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Catego...eId=138#topic1
>
> Intel Desktop Processors Introduction
> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Catego...eId=137#topic1
>
> --
> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows Shell/User
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> "Jim Brown" <jbrown15@hvc.rr.com> wrote in message news:%23e7058QEIHA.1208@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> How do you tell what the speed of an Intel or AMD processor is? What is
> the best type?
>
> Thanks,
> Jim Brown (jbrown15@hvc.rr.com)
>
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