'AMD vs Intel: an updated perspective'

In 2020, Digiplanet brought you a comparison article about the two major computer processor brands today: AMD and Intel. Today, almost three years later, we present a updated perspective about this rivalry between two companies known globally for the production of computer components and that, together, in 2022, generated more than 86 billion US dollars.

THE CPU – abbreviation of Central Processing Unit is usually called the processor – it is the brain of our computers and it is what enables data processing and calculation execution. Both Intel and AMD offer various options and generations of this component, essential for the operation of your equipment. In this article, we will compare only the more recent generations two processors from both brands.

Until very recently, Intel was known as the best processor brand on the market, while AMD offered options. more accessible. But all of this changed recently, when Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) began to stand out as well when we talk about power, especially with the launch of the new generation of Ryzen processors with Zen architecture.

THE AMD Ryzen 9 7950X was, when it was launched in September 2022, the most powerful processor on the market, but also one of the most expensive (US$699). To “counter” this advance from AMD, Intel presented the Core i9 13900K, which slightly surpassed the opponent. However, the dispute continues: AMD launched a new version of the 7950X on the last day of February, Ryzen 9 7950X3D, which promises, once again, to take the throne of most powerful CPU on the market.

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Leaving the high-end processors aside, when we look at a mid-high range, AMD presents the Ryzen 7, against the Core i7 from Intel and, in this case, Intel outperforms AMD in terms of performance., although the differences are minimal and, unless in very specific cases, both are an excellent option.

In the mid-range, AMD markets the Ryzen 5, while Intel provides the Core i5. Here, the differences become really scarce: although Intel has a slightly higher power, AMD's lower price can make up for it. The same logic applies to the lower range, of Ryzen 3 and Core i3, which are increasingly less used in the market.

It is important to always keep in mind that one can only say what is the best processor when there is a associated context. For office work, the already mentioned Ryzen 9 7950X will not be the best option, as it has a power level far above what is necessary. However, for those who work with 3D animations, for example, the investment in this CPU may be justified. 

In general, in 2023, in relation to the most recent processor generations, the issue of price is no longer a concern, as the difference turns out to be insignificant. In most cases, the Intel Core processors end up being the most suitable for a common daily use and the relatively higher price ends up being worth it. 

In conclusion, it is important to continue analyzing the different processors and generations over time and, above all, with the purpose of the equipment in mind. The competition between Intel and AMD is becoming increasingly fierce, with Intel standing out for its decades-long leadership history and the name it has in the market, while on the other side, AMD is trying everything to surpass its rival and become, more and more, a threat to the supremacy of Intel Core processors.