VS 2005 hardware: AMD or Intel?

From a performance point, I don't think the two systems will make a big difference. AMD is probably cheaper, and the CPUs have a technology called Cool'n'Quiet, which reduces the core frequency to save energy (resulting in less heat), just like mobile processors.

DanielRieck at 2007-9-9 >

such as the following
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;907892&sd=rss&spid=3198

Although bear in mind that the problem may have been phrased incorrectly and may include AMD chips too. But with a title that specifically states Intel EM64T can't be that far off the mark.

Gurbhajan

Gurbhajan at 2007-9-9 >

I can't back this up with any benchmarks whatsoever, but my line of thinking going on my knowledge of the two processors would be that since Athlons are usually quicker when it comes to float calcs, and Intels typically better at int ops, it would make sense than an Intel would be quicker. However, given the way the AMD and Intel numbering schemes are these days, and the numbers seem to mean diddlysquat (despite them intending them to be lined up against certain ones), I'd be suggesting you just pick the best one in terms of bang for buck.

Of course, for that, you'll need benchmarks.

trowe at 2007-9-9 >