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    AMD VS INTEL. Which of the two is better

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by KayC, Dec 6, 2011.

  1. KayC

    KayC Notebook Consultant

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    AMD Quad-Core A8-3530MX

    or the

    Intel I7-2670
     
    KayC, Dec 6, 2011
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  2. Star Forge

    Star Forge Quaggan's Creed Redux!

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    Intel i7-2670QM. Intel still has the lead in their CPU performance over AMD.
     
    Star Forge, Dec 6, 2011
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    niffcreature ex computer dyke

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    Uh, the intel.
     
    niffcreature, Dec 6, 2011
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  4. Fat Dragon

    Fat Dragon Just this guy, you know?

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    Fat Dragon, Dec 6, 2011
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    Yes GPU-wise, it uses are strong iGPU and has better Hybrid-CF support with another AMD dedicated card. However if you are already looking at a gaming laptop, that point is moot since the i7-2670QM will often be mated to a dedicated gaming card in the first place.
     
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    KayC Notebook Consultant

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    Sounds good thanks guys. the a-8 threw me off-___-
     
    KayC, Dec 6, 2011
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  7. Fat Dragon

    Fat Dragon Just this guy, you know?

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    True, but the OP just asked which is better, there was no indication of what the processors were being judged on so I just tried to give a good look at the situation.

    For specific comparison purposes, the same site lists the A8's iGPU at #127 against #209 for the i7's, but as Star Forge points out, if you're working with a dedicated GPU already the distinction isn't as important.
     
    Fat Dragon, Dec 6, 2011
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    Never trust model numbers my friend... ;) Always read up the raw performance information before you decide.
     
    Star Forge, Dec 6, 2011
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