Brief Overview of the AMD Processor

Recently I gave an overview of the different Intel processors. Intel's competitor is AMD (Advanced Micro Devices). AMD has been known for some time by gamers as the processor to own. AMD is not only a good gaming processor but has the power to run almost any application with the same performance as Intel's processors. This article gives you a brief overview of the processors AMD offers and the what they was designed for.

AMD Sempron

This the everyday computing processor designed for the low end or affordable computer. It wasn't designed to be a gaming processor or a super multitasking computer. It was designed for the person who wants affordable computing solution and doesn't want to break the bank. This processor will run just about any application but it wasn't designed to handle heavy multitasking loads. You will find this processor in cheaper low end models of desktops and laptops. If you did not need a computer to do many things at once this would be the processor for you.

AMD Athlon 64

This is the a step up from the Sempron. This processor was designed to do just about anything although it still is not really a gaming processor until you get into the Dual Core processor line. This processor was designed for the average user who does multitasking and uses multiple applications. This processor is still affordable and you would find this processor in your low to mid range computer price levels.

AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core and X2 Dual-Core

The AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core is designed for the laptop where the X2 Dual-Core is for the desktop. This processor gives you 80% performance boost over the Athlon 64. Which means you can do more things in less time. Its like two processors in one doing the work for you. This processor will do multiple applications without any waiting or slow downs. This is a processor with muscle that will handle just about any computing job for the individual user. The only thing it can't do is be server its designed for the individual user.

AMD Athlon FX

This processor features the Quad FX platform with dual socket direct connect architecture. What that means is this is one kick butt machine. This will allow users to mega task and play games with no restrictions. This would be your ultimate machine to play games or whatever you wanted to do. This machine can handle the load of almost anything you can put into it. If you wanted the ultimate game machine in your home it would have this processor in it.

AMD Opteron

This processor is for servers and workstations in the workplace. Like the one above it has Quad-Core technology but is designed to work in an office environment to handle all the demands of business.

This gives you brief overview of what AMD has in its line and what they are used for. Last thing to note is in many cases AMD can be cheaper than Intel and offer the same processing power in its comparable processors.