Compare Intel Pentium® 4, 3.2 GHz (BX80532PG3200D) Retail Processor to AMD Athlon™ 64 3200+, 2.0 GHz (ADA3200DAA4BW) Boxed Processor Processor Upgrade

The Intel Pentium 4 processor supporting Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel's most advanced, most powerful processor for desktop PCs and entry-level workstations, is based on Intel NetBurst microarchitecture. The Pentium 4 processor is designed to deliver performance across applications and usages where end-users can truly appreciate and experience the performance. These applications include Internet audio and streaming video, image processing, video content creation, speech, 3D, CAD, games, multimedia, and multitasking user environments. With Hyper-Threading Technology (HT Technology), desktop users can experience greater system responsiveness and performance when multitasking. At home, users can encode audio and video at the same time or run a virus scan in the background without diminishing performance on their favorite game. In the office, HT Technology enables IT managers to deploy PC services such as encryption, compression or backup technologies while minimizing the impact on... Less

Whether it's watching videos, ripping and playing music, or playing games, with AMD64 performance, you can fully enjoy any multimedia experience with a “you-are-there” reality. AMD64 performance makes your computer faster and more powerful to run applications better. For all your applications ranging from email and antivirus software, to banking and presentation applications, to audio and video editing software, the AMD Athlon 64 processor speeds application loading time and boosts application performance. Count on the AMD Athlon 64 processor for added security. A unique combination of hardware and software technologies gives you an added layer of protection for your “always on” media applications. Enhanced Virus Protection for Microsoft ® Windows® XP SP2* can help protect against certain viruses, worms, and other malicious attacks. When combined with protective software, Enhanced Virus Protection is part of an overall security solution that helps keep your information safer. Less