Is AMD Athlon 3000+ a Better Alternative to Intel's 3 GHz CPU?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the performance comparison between AMD's Athlon 3000+ and Intel's 3 GHz CPU, focusing on aspects such as pricing, performance expectations, and potential flaws in the Intel chip. The scope includes technical performance analysis and consumer recommendations.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested, Technical explanation, Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest that the Intel CPU has bugs and performs lower than expected, advocating for a shift to the AMD Athlon 3000+ as a cheaper and better alternative.
  • One participant points out that there is an existing 3.06 GHz Intel chip that has been performing well, indicating that the newer chip may not be what others believe it to be.
  • Another participant speculates that the issues with the Intel chip may relate to a specific flawed production batch.
  • One suggestion is to consider overclocking an XP1700+ to reach performance levels comparable to the Athlon 3000+, arguing that it offers a cost-effective solution.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the performance and reliability of the Intel CPU compared to the AMD Athlon 3000+. There is no consensus on which option is definitively better, as multiple competing perspectives are presented.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference specific performance issues and production details without providing comprehensive technical specifications or data to support their claims. The discussion lacks clarity on the definitions and benchmarks used for comparison.

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it got bug, performs lower than expectation,
intel had held its shipment,
better shift to AMD athlon 3000+, cheaper and better.
 
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Originally posted by Saint
it got bug, performs lower than expectation,
intel had held its shipment,
better shift to AMD athlon 3000+, cheaper and better.
Thats not the chip you think it is. The one just released is on a 400mhz bus - there is an existing 3.06 ghz chip that has been out for a few months and works fine.
 
i think it refers to some batch of production that got flaws.
 
I think get an XP1700+ and overclock it to 3000+ levels. Seriously, why pay more for faster when u can pay less !
 

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