Athlon 64 Processors by Sezer Bozkurt
For a long time Intel has been leading the market in processor sales and popularity but AMD is finally putting a stop to that. With the release of their Athlon 64 processor, with 64 bit computing capabilities, they have been slowly but surely regaining the market back from Intel. ... As we know AMD processor run at a lot slower speeds than Intel processors making them cooler to run. ... Although AMD hit the target by releasing their 64 bit processor long before Intel did, they are not standing still.

Intel Celeron vs Pentium by Bradley James
The Celeron and Pentium Processors are two of Intel's best selling CPUs. They are found in a majority of home computer systems. When comparing the two processors it should be first understood that there are different types of Pentium processors - the original Pentium all the way to the Pentium 4... Please consult the Celeron and Pentium product information and configuration before you purchase either processor. ... The Intel Celeron processor was always designed to be a low-cost alternative to the Pentium processor line.

Xeon Chip by Intel Rocks Speed Records by Lance Winslow
Intel’s revenge on AMD maybe the Xeon Chip, which threatens to break speed processing records and leapfrog AMD technology. While AMD was busy starting legal issues against Intel, it was Intel who was busy working on the next technology for the future of the industry. ... Most Corporations are still upgrading between three and five years and getting a jump on AMD is a strategically good move for Intel. ... The Xeon Chip will have better performance per watt and this will be important as the push towards smart robotics in manufacturing, transportation and construction continues.

What Exactly is an Intel Centrino Mobile Notebook? by Peter Stewart
There has been a lot of confusion over the use of the term Intel Centrino and what it actually means. An Intel Centrino mobile notebook is actually a combination of Intel products, including what is marked as the Intel Centrino mobile laptop processor, put together to create a wireless... The specifications for an Intel Centrino Mobile Notebook cover an Intel chipset, a Pentium M Processor (often referred to as an Intel Centrino mobile laptop processor) and Intel PRO/Wireless Network Connection.

Dual-Core Processor Wars: AMD X2 vs Intel Pentium D by Peter Stewart
There's a war going on and the latest battle continues to offer the promise of good prices to consumers looking for the best stuff for their computer. Since the inception of dual-core processors a little while back the race has been on to see who can get the better chip with this dual-core... This definitely put the ball in Intel's court and was downright disappointing for AMD fans. ... During the final days of the single-core battles, there was a stalemate between AMD and Intel. ... That's right, AMD's cheapest dual-core processor cost more than Intel's most expensive.

Dual Core Computer Processors: Luxury or Necessity? by Peter Stewart
Most of the talk going on in the computer processor industry is revolving around dual core processors. But what advantages do they actually give and is it worth it in terms of price? All processors have a core. A processor contains some memory, often referred to as cache, either L1, L2 or L3,... As with processors in the past the mainstream of dual core processors is dominated by the two big guys, Intel and AMD. ... The power of the AMD Athlon 64 3000+ more than does it for my computing needs, and that's where I would stay for now.

How to Choose a CPU by Gary Hendricks
So how do you make sense of all the CPUs out there? Well, let's start by splitting them into four broad categories: Obsolete Processors Budget Processors Mid-Range Processors High-End Processors Obsolete Processors These would refer to those processors which were around 5 or more years ago. ... Some examples of processors in this category would be: the older AMD Athlon CPUs and Intel Celeron CPUs, AMD Duron CPUs, and Intel Pentium III CPUs. ... Under this category, you'd be looking at processors like the AMD Athlon XP, AMD Sempron, Intel Celeron (2.4 GHz and higher), as well as the...

Hyperthreading In Nutshell by Syed Feroz Zainvi
The article summarizes the Hyperthreading technology as best as possible in just ten steps. 1. Hyperthreading (HT) is term coined by Intel for Simultaneous Multi-Threading (SMT). 2. Hyperthreading is meant for dual-core or multi-core processors like Pentium 4 with HT or Xeon MP. ... Some examples are Intel C++ Compiler, Intel VTune Performance Analyzer and High-Level tools from KAI Inc. ... OpenMP library is available for C,C++ and Fortran on both Windows and Unix platforms. ... This technique is better than its predecessor Multithreading and Superthreading in the sense that in each...

Computers - How They Have Advanced by John Gibb
Even over the last decade, the advances in computer technology have been immense. Computers can do more today than ever before, faster and at a better value price. Unfortunately, this also means that shopping for a computer can be confusing, as it is hard to know what you actually need and what... The two main companies producing processors today are Intel (Pentium processors) and AMD (Athlon processors). ... DVDs hold so much data that however big your hard drive is, it is unlikely to hold more than a cheap spindle of DVD-RW discs – and they’re re-writable, so you only need to buy them once.

How to upgrade your CPU - Part 1 by Michael Cottier
Your CPU, also known as the Central Processing Unit, is basically the heart of your computer and without it we would be in the dark ages. Just like the human heart pumps blood throughout the body, your CPU pumps data through the computer and the corresponding parts that are inside of it. ... There are many different socket types and only two main CPU companies, Intel and AMD. ... The socket types Intel uses are slot 1 for Pentium two and three chips, socket 370 for Celeron A's and socket 478 for Pentium 4's.