Intel vs AMD: which chipmaker does processors better?

Introduction

There are a lot of moving parts when it comes to PC upkeep. It’s by no means an effortless task, and it only gets more difficult as you consider buying new parts and upgrades. It’s not an impossible challenge, however, as maintaining a PC comes down to little more than a basic understanding of how one works.

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Among the most important parts of a computer is the CPU or the processor. If the motherboard is the PC’s skeleton, the CPU is the brains of the operation. That said, finding the best processor for your needs is made easier once you determine which brand suits you best: are you an AMD or an Intel fan? The answer isn’t as simple as whether you prefer red or blue.

Like the war waging in the graphics cards space between Nvidia and AMD, the CPU market oversees the rivalry of AMD vs Intel. Despite biased hearsay, both company’s chips have their own advantages and shortcomings. With AMD beset on all sides, let’s look at how its processors stack up to Intel’s Kaby Lake chips, which power even the latest round of ZenBooks.