CPUs > AMD CPUs > From 1.5 GHz to 2.0 GHz > From 512 KB to 1 MB > Socket A

Advantages: Overclockability, Reliability, Price
Disadvantages: erm None

I have had this Proccesor almost a year and half now. All i can sya is it is great, I have used my motherboards overclocking tool nad when running the sandra benchmark it has beaten the XP2800+, I know i coul go further but my memory is generic 333MHZ memory whih will probably be destroyed if i increase the FSB further. Although the Multiplier is shown to be locked on the overclocking software i have, i am sure it could be over come. THe only thing ...
...one and getting 400MHZ DDR Ram. As then you will be really able to let this processor rip. It runs at just over 50 degrees C with the inbuilt fan with SETI runing most of the time, could i have bought a better chip for the money, i do not think so. ... Read review

Advantages: Stable, fast, easy to install and value for money
Disadvantages: Instructions could be clearer

...say? What a product. The AMD 1.92GHz processor delivers high speed and performance at low cost. Built upon the reliability of AMD's processor architecture this product is not only quick and stable but is easy to install. I found this product very attractive thanks to reviews on Ciao and others. Support from AMD was excellent and they provided top support for the product. The only problem with the product was the manual. This was minimal and I ... Read review

Advantages: cheap & good processor!
Disadvantages: 1m cache

Intel Pentium Dual Core E2160 / 1.8 GHz processor is helpful for those people who want to buy good processor but in cheapest rate. It is a stripped down low cost version of the Core 2 Duo. The performance of the processor at stock speed is good. As it is a dual core processor, its multitasking performance is very good. You can compare this processor with other in the following link: http://reviews.cnet.com/processors/intel-pentium-dual-core/4540-3086 ...
...only. But if you want to play games with it.. then the best configuration will be 1. 1333mhz capable motherboard 2. 2GB of DDR2 800mhz RAM 3. ATI 3850 or Geforce 8800gs graphics card 4. Western digital/ Maxtor hard disk 5. case, keyboard, mouse.....etc Installation of the processor is easy. It is same as core 2 duo. So no need to worried about it... ... Read review

Advantages: FSB - 800MHz & 64 bit Support
Disadvantages: Intel Virtualization Technology Not Supported

First of all INTEL ROCKS. I bought a pc with INTEL CORE 2 DUO E4500 2.2GHz processor. its so fast. i can play lot of games with this processor. I can say its better then AMD64. It supports 800 bus MHz ram awsome. I am using vista. In vista my processor rating is 5.1. i also do work on video editing. I can complete my work faster then ever. It is soo quite. Secification: Processors Type - Desktop Name - Core 2 Duo E4500 CPU Socket Type - LGA 775 ...
...Operating Frequency - 2.2GHz FSB - 800MHz L2 Cache - 2M shared Manufacturing Tech - 65 nm 64 bit Support Multimedia Instruction - MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3,SSSE3, EM64T Voltage - 0.85V – 1.5V Thermal Power - 65W Cooling Device - Heatsink and Fan included Nice price and nice product. ... Read review

Advantages: Cheap, fast and cool
Disadvantages: it's not a quad core, £130 may be too much for some

It took a while for Intel to wake up and smell the prices of AMD shares recently (AMD being Intel's main competitor). After years of AMD taking bite after bite out of Intel's market share with innovative, efficient, fast and affordable processors, Intel finally did something about it and released the Core 2 processor. The dual and quad core CPU's completely blew AMD away and AMD still haven't caught up two years later. The Intel Core 2 E8400 is the ...
...advantage of quad cores and Intel has released it's next generation architecture called Nehalem, it's well worth saving your money - with the E8400 costing less than £130, it's value for money, especially if you're overclocking, is undeniable. Whether you're buying a new system with an E8400 in it or upgrading your existing system, the E8400 should be top of your list. ... Read review