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OBJECTIVES

 Have a correct pronunciation with the implementation of new words related to

microprocessors.

 Have a broader knowledge of microprocessors.

2. THEORICAL FRAMEWORK

Intel vs. AMD Processors Which one IS BEST?

Since the CPU is essential for everything the team does, from tasks as demanding as playing games
to activities as simple as reading the news, you need to make sure you buy a brand you can trust.
By extension, you may also want to know if the rivalry: Intel vs. AMD adapt to the kind of activities
for which your team is primarily used.

Intel vs AMD processors

Currently, AMD and Intel, during this year, are doing drastically different things with their
processors. Intel has maintained its focus on higher clock speeds and fewer cores, while AMD has
doubled in what it knows by integrating larger numbers of cores in its processors at more than
acceptable frequencies.
It should not be surprising then that AMD is creating a great product with its Ryzen brand
processors, that is, the "high performance" chips enjoyed by players like those offered in the
Threadripper series. Meanwhile, Intel is experiencing great growth, except in the desktop
processor category, which indicates a secure competitive progress for AMD.
That said, it is not unreasonable to say that AMD and Intel can serve different audiences, while
some processor models overlap each other.
Intel is undoubtedly the most famous brand of processors in the market. However, it is common
to find models of PCs or laptops equipped with processors from its main competitor: AMD.
What are the main differences between the chips of the two brands? Which one to choose at the
moment of acquiring a new equipment?

Peformance
If you want the best result regardless of the price, then the best choice will be Intel. The Santa
Clara chipmaker not only consistently ranks better on CPU benchmarks, but Intel processors also
consume less heat, which positions them with lower TDP (Thermal Design Power) ratings and, for
therefore, lower energy consumption in general.
Much of this is due to Intel's implementation of HyperThreading, which has been incorporated
into its CPUs since 2002. HyperThreading keeps existing kernels active instead of leaving them
unproductive.
Although AMD has implemented MultiThreading in its Ryzen processors, Intel has maintained, for
the most part, its place in the best performance banks.
Historically, however, AMD prides itself on its focus on increasing the number of cores in its chips.
In theory, this would make AMD chips faster than Intel's, which would save for the impact on heat
dissipation and reduce clock speeds.
Fortunately, the new Ryzen chips have mitigated many of the overheating concerns of the past, as
long as you have decent cooling equipment.
Although it is not difficult to keep an Intel processor cool, AMD likes to get as many cores as
possible in its silicon, so the chips tend to run hotter, that would be logic. But having a good
welding, in stock they are quite cool. The thing changes when you want to overclock, which means
that you'll probably have to invest in one of the best CPU coolers to avoid overheating (like all
processors with overclocking), but with the AMD series that is enough for speeds of stock
This seems to remain the case also on the mobile front (laptops), where AMD has just announced
its contributions. The Ryzen 7 2700U (quad-core, 2.2 GHz - 3.8 GHz) will be better compared to
the Intel Core i7-8550U (quad-core, 1.8 GHz - 4.0 GHz) and looks promising based only on those
numbers.
Now that the range of Core i processors from the Santa Clara company for desktops starts with
four cores and reaches six, the mega-task users could be tempted by Intel. While AMD has reached
parity performance, the battle is now ostensibly geared to the amount of tasks that can be done
at once, rather than the speed to do that task.

Integrated graphics (IGP)

If you are building a PC for games, you should be using a discrete graphics card or GPU (graphics
processing unit), instead of relying on the integrated graphics of a CPU to run games as demanding
as Middle Earth: Shadow of War.
Even so, it is possible to run less intense games from the graphical point of view on an integrated
GPU if the processor has it. In this area, Intel is the clear winner for now, considering that not a
single Ryzen chip in the market will work without a graphics card. But all that is ready to change
soon, at least in the space of the laptop.
In this framework, presumably from the first quarter of next year, Intel will begin to officially send
its high-end mobile CPU chips of the H series with integrated AMD graphics. In turn, this means
that laptops will be thinner and their silicon footprints will be 50% smaller.
All this is achieved using the Embedded Multi-Die Interconnect Bridge (EMIB) technology, together
with a new framework designed to share power between Intel processors and third-party graphics
chips with dedicated graphics memory. Even so, it's too early to know if this is a better solution
than purebred AMD laptops that are expected by the end of 2017.

The latest Intel Kaby Lake, Coffee Lake or AMD A-Series APU processors for desktops will probably
work just as well as any portable graphics solution that comes along.
 In the high range, as in the cases where you will combine your CPU with a powerful AMD or Nvidia
GPU, Intel processors are usually better for games due to its higher base and higher clock speeds.
At the same time, however, AMD provides better CPUs for multitasking as a result of its higher
number of cores and number of threads.

Although there is no clear winner in the graphics aspect, many claim that AMD is the best choice
for integrated graphics (at the moment), while hardcore players who do not mind spending the
extra money for a GPU will discover that Intel is better for games by itself, while AMD is superior
for performing many tasks at once
Overclocking
When you buy a new device or even a CPU, it is usually blocked at a specific clock speed as
indicated in the box.
Some processors send unlockers, which allows higher clock speeds than those recommended by
the manufacturer, which gives users more control over the way they use their components.
Intel is usually more generous than AMD in this regard. With an Intel system, you can expect
overclocking capabilities with the Intel Core 8600K or 8700K 300-400 MHz plus. But beware that
you can not do it if your Intel processor comes from the factory without the seal of approval of the
K series. While AMD allows overclock all its processors.
Both companies will void your warranty if you damage your processor as a result of overclocking,
so it's important to be careful with that. Excessive amounts of heat can be generated if care is not
taken, neutralizing the CPU as a result.
Intel's most extravagant K-seal chips are also pretty impressive. The i7-8700K, for example, is
capable of maintaining a turbo frequency of 4.7 GHz compared to the increase frequency of 4.2
GHz of the Ryzen 7 1800X. If you have access to liquid nitrogen cooling, you may even be able to
reach a frequency above 6.1 GHz using the monstrous 18-core Intel i9-7980XE.

Intel vs AMD: changes in 2018

Intel continues to dominate the performance race with a single thread (at least for now). There is
also no doubt that, for the higher-end processors, Intel has a clear advantage at this time. This is
based on a number of tests and through the internet.

That said, the recent release of the Coffee Lake CPU was good. The 2 additional cores allow you to
compete much better with Ryzen.

You could get an 8320 or 8350 and overclocking to get a decent performance, but the waste of
consumption and ability to cool it down is a horror (in addition to having an old platform). The
recommended thing in AMD platforms is to migrate to AMD Ryzen 3 processors (lower range),
choose the R5 1600 or the R7 1700 and overclock it to gain a good extra performance.

3. Conclusion
As you can see, Intel and AMD have advantages and disadvantages, and only the user can decide
which is the most appropriate solution to the type of use he makes of the computer.
Intel processors will be faster and more efficient, but AMD processors have better graphic
performance and more attractive cost-benefit. After all, both brands have products capable of
responding to different consumer profiles.
In general, make sure you choose the processor that fits your needs and that will last a few years.
Something common is to always be willing to update the RAM, the graphics card and other parts
of a machine. However, the CPU is generally hesitant to update.