Hmm... I haven't priced mid-range in a while... Intel may have the current edge there with cut-rate prices on older designs and inventory.
for very (LOW END) and (Entry Level) he chooses AMD for price/performance and (MID-Range), (High Performance), and (Extreme performance) he chooses Intel...
| Recommended CPUs by Market Segment | ||
| Market | Processor and Platform | Price |
| Ultra Budget | Sempron 2800+ AM2 (1.60GHz 128K) | $50 |
| Entry Level | Athlon 3500+ AM2 (2.2GHz 512K) | $84 |
| Midrange | Core 2 Duo E6300 (1.86GHz 2MB 1066FSB) | $180 |
| High-End | Core 2 Duo E6600 (2.40GHz 4MB 1066FSB) | $310 |
| Extreme Performance | Core 2 Extreme QX6700 (Quad 2.66GHz 2x4MB 1066FSB) | $1250+ |