# Pentium or Athlon? **URL:** \ **Category:** random\ **Created:** [December 2, 2002, 3:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pentium-or-athlon/8991 "2002-12-02T15:31:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![thediablo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c37758/32.png) [@thediablo](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/thediablo)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2002, 3:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pentium-or-athlon/8991/1 "2002-12-02T15:31:11Z")
Hi guys just got this lil question. i was going to buy the weekend a new pc, i was looking forward for a pentium IV 2.4Ghz (80gig, 256ram, GeFORCE, etc…) and the guy at the store told me that an Athlon 1.5ghz is more good than a pentium IV, and i ask him, them why is way more cheaper to buy an athlon proc. than a PIV?, but i dont remember what he said, but he strongly recommend me that i go for an athlon proc. either than a pentium IV What can you guys tell me? a Pentium, or an Athlon? Thanks! Best regards, thediablo ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2002, 3:36pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pentium-or-athlon/8991/2 "2002-12-02T15:36:22Z")
Athlons are cheaper and just as good if not better. The reason that Pentium is so cheap is because it is a Pentium. Everyone knows about Intel and they are the most widely used so they raise their prices and they get away with it. I only go with Athlon… ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2002, 3:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pentium-or-athlon/8991/3 "2002-12-02T15:41:16Z")
so you strongly recommend me an athlon? what athlon proc. is the best one or newest one out? Thanks, for the response ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2002, 3:48pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pentium-or-athlon/8991/4 "2002-12-02T15:48:20Z")
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**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2002, 4:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pentium-or-athlon/8991/5 "2002-12-02T16:23:51Z")
nice thanks 😃 so anyone has a dif opinion? ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2002, 4:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pentium-or-athlon/8991/6 "2002-12-02T16:37:32Z")
> \*Originally posted by Jubba \* > \*\*Athlons are cheaper and just as good if not better. The reason that Pentium is so _cheap_ is because it is a Pentium. Everyone knows about Intel and they are the most widely used so they raise their prices and they get away with it. I only go with Athlon… \*\* I think what ment to say is “the reason pentium is so EXPENSIVE! is because it is a pentium” 🙂 But either way, I agree totally with Jubba. I would never go back to an intel unless they get it working better. In every bench mark test I have seen the Athelon kicks it’s butt - especially on the graphics side of things. Just do a search in google on benchmark tests and you will see the differences! ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2002, 4:41pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pentium-or-athlon/8991/7 "2002-12-02T16:41:48Z")
ok thanks! so Athlon is really better than pentium, 😃 what athlon proccessor would you recommend me or where can i find some desktops with athlon latest. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2002, 4:42pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pentium-or-athlon/8991/8 "2002-12-02T16:42:20Z")
oops…hehe…yeah thats what i meant! ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2002, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pentium-or-athlon/8991/9 "2002-12-02T16:47:13Z")
Pentium is more expensive due to it´s liabilty and recongnization, and Athlon is cheaper because it´s the counter part, the better option if you can´t get a Pentium. The difference is not that much, but exists. Pentiusm is faster and less buggy, but Athlon is very good too. If money is your problem (like mine) buy an Athlon (like me), if not go for a Pentium, Asus (mother board and video card), seagate or quantum (HD), Diamond (Sound card), Samnsung (monitor and memory), Plextor (cd writer), 3com (net card) and Micro$oft (optical mouse and keyboard). That is my dream set:) =) ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2002, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pentium-or-athlon/8991/10 "2002-12-02T16:47:25Z")
what about this article… [http://www.digit-life.com/articles2/roundupcpu/pentium4-28-athlonxp-26-mx.html](http://www.digit-life.com/articles2/roundupcpu/pentium4-28-athlonxp-26-mx.html) it mentions athlon sucks compared to piv 2.8 ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2002, 4:53pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pentium-or-athlon/8991/11 "2002-12-02T16:53:48Z")
[ZDNet](http://reviews.zdnet.co.uk/review/21/1/581.html) =) ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2002, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pentium-or-athlon/8991/12 "2002-12-02T17:04:46Z")
well i got money problem 😃 s oim looking forward for the athlon. can you reccomend me the best desktop with athlon proc.? ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2002, 5:23pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pentium-or-athlon/8991/13 "2002-12-02T17:23:37Z")
> \*Originally posted by Guig0 \* > **… Asus (mother board and video card), seagate or quantum (HD), Diamond (Sound card), Samnsung (monitor and memory), Plextor (cd writer), 3com (net card) and Micro$oft (optical mouse and keyboard). That is my dream set:)** =) ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2002, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pentium-or-athlon/8991/14 "2002-12-02T17:30:37Z")
but im going for athlon… its ok… how much u think it would cost ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2002, 8:08pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pentium-or-athlon/8991/15 "2002-12-02T20:08:00Z")
can you tell me what specs for an athlon would work best, or is the best one. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2002, 8:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pentium-or-athlon/8991/16 "2002-12-02T20:09:19Z")
Athlon \> Pentium. I just say that because everyone Ive asked that, have said the same exact thing. So, out of 20 people, they all say Athlon, so something must be proven 😛 Oblique :evil: ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2002, 10:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pentium-or-athlon/8991/17 "2002-12-02T22:12:59Z")
For cost/performance, Athlons are very good (which would be the best choice for you). If you are looking for raw power, the Pentium IVs with increased on-board cache and faster bus speeds (anything from the last six months) really rock the athlons. The older P4s did not fare so well with the Athlons; the newer ones do 🙂 Cheers! Kirupa :rambo: ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2002, 10:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pentium-or-athlon/8991/18 "2002-12-02T22:29:01Z")
> \*Originally posted by almighty unibrowser god kirupa \* > **For cost/performance, Athlons are very good (which would be the best choice for you). If you are looking for raw power, the Pentium IVs with increased on-board cache and faster bus speeds (anything from the last six months) really rock the athlons. The older P4s did not fare so well with the Athlons; the newer ones do 🙂** I hear your divine voice, it´s like music to my ears. Ispite the temptations and the clamor of the unfaithfull masses, I never lose my faith, never change my course in the enlighted path. I always believe this to be true, and now the forum god show me the sign! **Thou shal not say that Athlon is better than Pentium** 😛 😛 😛 =) ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2002, 11:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pentium-or-athlon/8991/19 "2002-12-02T23:18:19Z")
I heard that Pentium broke the 3Ghz Processor mark a bit ago, but of course it will take them a month or so to release the retail version. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2002, 11:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pentium-or-athlon/8991/20 "2002-12-02T23:24:10Z")
im still fond of the 386’s! Why dont we use that! i mean come on! We dont need faster processing, we need effiecient processing =) lol I also like the computers with the Punch cards to run a program … lol jk [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/pentium-or-athlon/8991.md?page=2)