Spring IDF 2006 Conroe Preview: Intel Regains the Performance Crown
 

Intel setup two identical systems: in one corner, an Athlon 64 FX-60 overclocked to 2.8GHz running on a DFI RD480 motherboard. And in the other corner, a Conroe running at 2.66GHz (1067MHz FSB) on an Intel 975X motherboard. -- Especially looking at titles like F.E.A.R. where Conroe's performance advantage averages over 40%, it looks like Intel's confidence has been well placed.

My next upgrade might not be AMD anymore :)

Conroe E6700
2.67GHz / 1066MHz
4MB
Q3'06 $530
http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=787

price is less interesting... the lower end E6300 (1.8Ghz) is more reasonable priced near $200

I hope so. I put in a few bucks on Intel stock as of late :)

Let's hope its not a KO.

More numbers @ Hexus:

Unreal Tournament 2004 Bot Patch (1024*768)
AMD Athlon FX60 @ 2.8GHz – 159.64fps
Intel Conroe @ 2.67GHz – 186.95fps

Quake 4 – Time Demo (1024*768)
AMD Athlon FX60 @ 2.8GHz – 226.4fps
Intel Conroe @ 2.67GHz – 278.1fps

Half Life Source (pbca_lost_coast) – Time Demo (1024*768)
AMD Athlon FX60 @ 2.8GHz – 112.67fps
Intel Conroe @ 2.67GHz – 140.02.1fps

FEAR (CPU Max, Graphics – Medium) – Time Demo (1024*768) – Average FPS.
AMD Athlon FX60 @ 2.8GHz – 193fps
Intel Conroe @ 2.67GHz – 281fps

http://www.hexus.net/content/item.php?item=4843&page=1

I doubt these figures

you and 99% of all people out there:)

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