Amd Dual Core VS. Intel Dual Core Or Xeon

[Vanquished]

Hi,
My friend was wondering what processor is best for running protools recording software...
He is willing to spend 2-3 hundred dollars on the processor...
I was wondering if you guys could please weigh in on the subject?
Thanks so much
-Jack

 

[LeeJend]

AMD X2 family. The fastest processor he is willing to spring for.

Make sure the system has lots of RAM (2 gig prefered) and a fast HD. The processor can only buy you so much performance. When it has to go to main memory or HD for data it gets choked.

I recommend the X2 because even if pro tool was not compiled for multi processor use now it will get upgraded and in the mean time a dual core chip will let you do other tasks without slowing down the file processing.

 

[Vanquished]

Yah, same here, i told him to get it he has a thing for intel though...
I hope this thread will help him change his mind, i mean look at the votes for the x2...
I love mine as well...
Thanks for your input more is needed and welcomed!
-Jack

 

[Vanquished]

Hey,
Is it possible that some of you guys could say a little something about your choice?
It's fine if you don't but it would help greatly if you could state why you made the choice you did...
Thanks A lot
-Jack

 

[Aprox]

I voted X2, simply beacuse AMD has it down. They have the performance/heat/price crown at the moment. And I am a fanboy

 

[Vanquished]

Yep me too!
I think AMD is the best, if you look at the cnet results its a no brainer: http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-10442_7-6389077-1.html
But still im looking for unbias result for the processor... But i think most of you guys don't truly have a bias to AMD, you just think its better for its performance...
-Jack

 

[Nick M]

AMD is solid. I've been using AMD since, um, a very long while ago, back when they were still somewhat undiscovered and Intel Inside was the big thing.

In a little while I'm going to need an upgrade. I'm running an XP 2800+ now. I'll be getting an X2 4800+ in a few months - aft. erwards I know for a fact I won't need to upgrade for a long while. I use Adobe Premier/Photoshop with gigantic RAW/TIFF files, and it plain beats out any equivalent Intel, at least from my experience.

 

[Vanquished]

Cool!
Thats good...
Hey speaking of upgrading an a long while how long do you think before i'll have to upgrade, i run teh x2 4600...
Thanks
-Jack