This one: AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ or This one: Intel Core 2 Duo E6400DA_muffin_man01
I think they are close to equal in performance. Whatever has the lowest TDP and highest TMax value and the lowest price will be best. Depends also if you already have a motherboard that fits one of both.
Sorry if this is a stupid question - but what is TDP and TMax ?Cyborg-21
TDP = Thermal Design Power = watt usage of the CPU, taking leakage + additional heat thereof into account Tmax= max. temp the CPU can work at without failing or malfunctioning
[QUOTE="Cyborg-21"]Sorry if this is a stupid question - but what is TDP and TMax ?DirkVDV01
TDP = Thermal Design Power = watt usage of the CPU, taking leakage + additional heat thereof into account Tmax= max. temp the CPU can work at without failing or malfunctioning Ummmm, ok. I would get the Intel one, and try to get the 6600.
according to tom's hardware's CPU charts, an Athlon 64 X2 5000+ (It didn't have the 5200+) is better than the E6400 so, the 5200+ would probably be the best choice over the E6400 Tom's Hardware CPU Charts
according to tom's hardware's CPU charts, an Athlon 64 5000+ (It didn't have the 5200+) is better than the E6400 so, the 5200+ would probably be the best choice over the E6400 Tom's Hardware CPU Charts doomsdaydave11
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