Intel or AMD ? Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Quad, Core Duo, Core 2 Extreme or Xeon ? That’s the first question in your mind when you are looking to buy a new desktop or laptop computer because processors, whether from AMD or Intel, are probably the most expensive part of any configuration.
For extreme performance, [...]

Today’s PC market is dominated by microprocessors from two manufacturers: Intel and Advanced Micro Devices, or AMD. Intel makes Celerons, Pentium 4s and Centrinos (mobile Pentium processor with extra chips to control wireless Internet connections). AMD offers similar products: Athlons, Turions and Semprons.
When you look at a CPU you’ll see specifications on it such [...]