Which CPU is better for encoding/ripping: Intel or AMD?

[chotto]

Hmm.. don't know if this has been asked but...

I'm looking to buy a really cheap system and I'm wondering which CPU should I go for (all things being equal). I guess celerons are probably out since they're likely to suck at this. I wanna do dvd-to-dvd or dvd-to-svcd copying and the like so should I go for AMD or Intel CPUs? Keep in mind I only plan on buying a cheap (~$100 - $150) CPU.

Are there also performance differences in within each group in the make of CPU (e.g. cupertino)?

Thanks.

[SatStorm]

Currently, new Intel CPUs are far better any AMD solution.

But for the price you can offer, AMD is the best solution IMHO.
For 100 - 150$, buy an athlon xp @2600/2700 or even 2800.

[hoyboy]

I have a AMD XP2100+ processor on a msi MS6378 M/B, with 512 mb of ram. So far it seems to be a fairly good combination, however it does get HOT without a big fan blowing into the side of the machine. It may not be a problem if you live in a colder environment but in tropical north queensland it's a bit of a problem. My next computer will probably be an intel 2.4ghz with a 800mhz FSB, if only for the cooler chip (as in temp)

[hoyboy]

Oh yeah, also when you get the machine Windows XP would be the best choice, going by all the reports on this forum. I have WinME which I really need to update, but just can't seem to afford it at the moment.

[rhegedus]

Here we go again..............

https://www.videohelp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=162292&highlight=

https://www.videohelp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=162715

[txpharoah]

My 2 cents: Intel
My 2 bucks: https://www.videohelp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=162292

The most stable OS for video production is Windows 2000.

[wulf109]

For ripping it makes no difference,it's more important how your Hard Drive is setup. For programs like DVD2ONE clock speed matters,a 1.6Ghz Intel will convert at the same speed as a 1.6Ghz AMD. For conversion,CCE or TMPEG,I would give the edge to AMD at the same actual Ghz.

[LanEvo7]

It really depends on how much money you have to spend on the system. Currently high end P4s will outperform way better than the high end AMDs. I am talking about 2.6 ghz and up. In the lower end segment, less than 2.4 ghz, AMD's give a much better value. I'm just reminding you the numbers that you see, are not mhz ratings. Its supposed to be just a product code. However, by "coincidence" the product code more or less performes to a P4 of that speed.
It still depends on how you set up your system though. You have to consider prices of all the parts. Its funny when I see people spending all their money on a processor and then the rest of the components are crappy or low performance parts. It ends up being a crappy system and they wonder why.