Comparison of Intel and AMD processors in 2021: Which is better?
In the PC processor market, the two companies are in close competition; AMD with red flag and Intel with blue flag. Different users around the world with different uses such as gaming, rendering or server, use the processors of these two companies in their systems. In recent years, the competition between Intel and AMD has become very hot, and these two companies, year after year and in turn, compete with each other, and it is very difficult to say which company performs better. In fact, every company has its strengths and weaknesses.
Intel and AMD performance in 2021
In this article, we intend to compare the overall performance of Intel and AMD in 2021. Stay tuned to Lyon Tak.
The competition between the blue and red teams is heating up
Prior to 2017, Intel had been the absolute leader in the processor market for several years, and AMD was in a weak position. Intel introduced the 14-nanometer Skylake and Kabylake processors, and the “4-core + 8-thread” combination was truly the best and most ideal combination for a gaming processor at the time.
But in 2017, everything changed. AMD unveiled the Zen architecture and Ryzen processors and changed the competition forever. Around the same time, games were moving in the direction of requiring more powerful processors, and the “4-core + 8-string” combination (Intel’s preferred combination) was no longer sufficient for high-end gaming systems. Ryzen processors, on the other hand, were available in 6- and 8-core models and did not have many of the problems of Intel processors, such as thermal problems. As a result, the game has changed dramatically since 2017, and AMD has become a threat to Intel.
What is the situation in 2021?
Now, in late 2021, AMD with Ryzen 5000 Zen 3 processors and AMD with 11th generation Tiger Lake and 12th generation Alder Lake processors are on the desktop market, and each team’s model has its strengths and weaknesses. In this article, we compare the performance of Intel and AMD this year in terms of criteria such as price, technical performance and foresight.
Intel and AMD: Price
In the past (before 2017) if you wanted to buy an economical and inexpensive computer, you had to go to AMD. But Ryzen processors have completely changed that mindset, and today, AMD processors are probably more expensive than Intel’s processors.
It can be said that in the market of home and consumer processors, it is cheaper to buy Intel processors. In the domestic market, the situation is even more to the detriment of AMD. Unfortunately, Ryzen 5000 Zen 3 processors are scarce in the domestic market and their prices are unreasonably high. That’s why if you want to build a home system, it is better to go for Intel processors.
Intel and AMD: Technical Performance
In terms of technical performance, both Intel and AMD perform well and very closely. It depends on what processor you need and, of course, how much you want to spend.
In terms of low-cost, low-end processors, AMD’s next-generation APUs (G-Series processors) are valuable options. These processors have a number of RX Vega graphics processors inside. The internal graphics of these processors are quite enough for everyday work and multimedia, and you can even count on them for gaming.
In the market for mid-range and high-end gaming processors, the situation is slightly different. Everything works in AMD’s favor when you analyze issues on paper. The technical performance of the company’s processors is a head and neck higher than its main competitors, Intel’s 10th and 11th generation processors. Even compared to the 11th generation Rocket Lake processors, the situation of Ryzen 5000 processors is not unfavorable at all. But when you put your foot in the store to buy, everything is different.
Unfortunately, AMD’s share of the processor market is below 30%, and the processor production of this processor is not close to that of Intel. Because of this, AMD Ryzen processors are often difficult to access, and finding the right model at a reasonable price is difficult. In a turbulent domestic market, the situation is getting worse. Although the value of buying AMD Ryzen processors on paper is very high, their unreasonable price in the domestic market completely changes the situation in favor of Intel processors.
Intel and AMD: The situation in the future
At present, both companies have a relatively good position and, in addition, they know that the other side is a strong competitor. For several years, Intel underestimated its rival and suffered a major blow. But now the CEO of Intel has changed and “Pat Glasinger” has done his best to bring the blue team back to its heyday. Twelfth-generation Alder Lake processors with a 10nm hybrid architecture are the first step in this return.
AMD, on the other hand, is not going to back down. The company plans to improve its Node 7 nanometer and re-launch it under the Ryzen 4000 series. The reason for this is to control the crisis of silicon shortage and inventory and improper access to the company’s processors. In addition, the company is seriously working on the 5-nanometer Zen 4 architecture and plans to introduce them by 2022.
Concluding remarks
Both Intel and AMD are extremely powerful companies and produce great processors. If you are planning to buy a processor, you should know that both companies are very good. Yes, if you wanted to buy a gaming system in 2017, Intel was your best choice. If you were planning to buy a processor in 2019, buying the old 14-nanometer Intel processors was not wise at all; Because the 7-nanometer Ryzen 3000 Zen 2 processors were superior to their competitors in every way. But for now, Intel and AMD are very close, and the important thing is that you buy a processor that meets all your needs at the most reasonable price.
We hope you find this article useful. What do you think about the performance of Intel and AMD in 2021? If you were to buy a new processor + motherboard for your computer today, which team would you join, the blue team or the red team? Be sure to let us know in the comments section.