lol... there are so many threads on this sort of topic already out there...
the FACT is that intel has an integrated heat spreader which reduces the heat on its processor...
also the architecture is very different as is the way the 2 cpus work..
no one has YET mentioned the fact that AMD'd design allows it to do FAR more work than a pentium... to the tune at the moment of 9 instructions per clock cycle compared to 6 for pentiums... what does this do? well it does cause heat... and now for some basic math...
total number of instructions :
intel - 2.8 ghz x 6 instructions per clock cycle = 16.8 million instructions per second
amd - 2.13ghz x 9 instructions per clock cycle = 19.17 million instructions per second.
the 'inefficient' design of AMD processors allows it to do far more work at lower clock speeds, the price being it is hotter...
intel is a good solution as is AMD...
as you can see... there is a massive difference in actual performance...I am comparing the top 2 cpus from each manufacturer...
when saying things like THIS CPU IS PRIMITIVE or THAT CPU IS MORE EFFICIENT you can well start a little flame war...
btw... where is it is fabbed makes no difference what so ever... all manufacturer factories have to meet minimum requirements... your USA is better than the EAST is not a strong argument...
hopefully... you can take some time to research the true architectural differences instead of taking at face value what INTEL says... remember... intel is being taken to court for false advertising...
good cpu... no doubt... I have a p2 sitting on the floor of my room... but personally I Can't afford one... those who can and are happy... more power to you...