Results 1 to 6 of 6

Thread: Intel P55 Chipset VS AMD 790X Chipset

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Dec 2009
    Posts
    23

    Intel P55 Chipset VS AMD 790X Chipset

    I have desktop computer at my home with configuration: Intel Core I5 750@4.2Ghz, 512GB of HDD, 4GB RAM, SONY DVD RW, Windows XP. I usually use my computer for entertainment purpose like playing games, playing music,etc. I also access the internet on daily basis. I am using from last 2years this configuration and now want to upgrade it. I am confused between two chipset i.e Intel P55 Chipset and AMD 790X Chipset. Please tell me which one to choose? Need help.

  2. #2
    Join Date
    May 2008
    Posts
    835

    Re: Intel P55 Chipset VS AMD 790X Chipset

    My knowledge say that both(intel p55 and amd 790x) are almost similar. The Intel P55 and AMD 790X are limited to total lanes of 16, this means that they have 2 slots each at 8X. And would like to tell you that the most of the Intel P55 boards have both SLI and Crossfire, whereas the AMD 790X only has Crossfire support and not the SLI. In all, my favor will go in the side of the Intel P55 as it will win in the performance to any AMD desktop processor.

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Oct 2005
    Posts
    924

    Re: Intel P55 Chipset VS AMD 790X Chipset

    According to me Intel P55 is the 1156 socket, they are excellent boards. But if there is ample of a GPU and a dire CPU then there will be bottleneck with GPU always. Intel chipset is consider to be good for gaming purpose as well the P55 chipset is latest product also. Only unsure that the Intel P55 is good for crossfire, i think it is then also. Otherwise, intel will always out perform any AMD boards for gaming purpose.

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Oct 2005
    Posts
    1,217

    Re: Intel P55 Chipset VS AMD 790X Chipset

    M y opinion would be to buy the AMD 790X chipset which better in compare to Intel P55. I can tell you that AMD 790X Chipset supports dual PCI Express 2.0 slots for next generation ATI CrossFireX graphics cards. It provides excellent performance, specially for gamers it does not compromise on its performance. The latest technology of Hypertransport 3.0 provides very high resolution for gaming and HD video, also enable fast speed. Hope your problem get fix.

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Nov 2005
    Posts
    1,187

    Re: Intel P55 Chipset VS AMD 790X Chipset

    Firstly would like tell you that only GPU till today that exceeds 8X PCI lane is the HD5970 and then also it is a fractional amount. But another GPU will sit happy in an 8X lane or 16X lane. And until your motherboard is extremely bad then only your GPU's will be the bottleneck, not the board. My suggestion would be to go with Intel P55, because it will allow you good gaming and think so will fit in your budget also. Hope your problem get solve soon.

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Sep 2005
    Posts
    1,434

    Re: Intel P55 Chipset VS AMD 790X Chipset

    The Intel P55 express chipset gets combo with the Intel Core i7 series processors and Intel Core i5 series processors which makes it intelligent performer for multitasking, creating digital media and also gaming. This chipset delivers excellent quality, performance and latest Input/Output technology. Intel stands over AMD chipset when it comes desktop for gaming and performance. So, my suggestion would be to purchase and enhance your desktop performance.

Similar Threads

  1. Replies: 4
    Last Post: 08-01-2012, 10:57 AM
  2. Replies: 9
    Last Post: 12-11-2009, 12:33 PM
  3. AMD Chipset 790X or 790FX?
    By avvia in forum Motherboard Processor & RAM
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 27-07-2009, 04:37 PM
  4. Replies: 0
    Last Post: 29-04-2008, 12:55 AM
  5. Replies: 0
    Last Post: 11-03-2008, 12:40 AM

Tags for this Thread

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
Page generated in 1,711,714,743.19635 seconds with 17 queries